Yahoo Finance Expats rate the best and worst things about Australia
Clear sunny days, glittering beaches, and world-class cafe fare; there’s a reason why many who come to Australia never leave.
A recent report by WorldFirst shows how Australia stacks up for expats against their home country.
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The study surveyed 755 expats and foreign-born residents and asked them to rate 20 aspects of Australian life from one to 10 as compared to the same aspects in their birth country.
Here’s what they found.
Australia is most-loved by migrants and expats for its quality of life, safety, weather, and healthcare.
Wages, despite general stagnant wage growth, also rated high up the list, followed by other work-related perks: the opportunity for work-life balance, career opportunities for migrants and expats, financial security and job security.
Our biggest downfalls
Despite ranking highly in other areas, it’s unsurprising that Australia’s perks are dampened by high rental and unaffordable property prices.
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Our ‘revolving door’ of politicians was also noted, with politics as the third-last favoured attribute of Australia among migrants and expats.
“It comes as no surprise that foreign-born residents rated poorly our property prices, politics, cost of living and even our nightlife,” said WorldFirst head of foreign exchange Patrick Liddy.
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