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They usually say “If you want bucks, go to Australia, if you want the quality of life, choose New Zealand”. But how true is that and why do people constantly compare Australia and New Zealand?
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Perhaps, there are many more things in common than there are differences between them both.
Let’s start with the similarities. Aussies and Kiwis share many common traits such as culture, equality, outdoor lifestyle and sports.
Living In Australia
Pros
- Australians earn more income and have a higher standard of living
- The median annual income for Australia is AUD 79,632.
- The unemployment rate is low
- Australia will offer more of a chance to progress your career along with more opportunities
- The healthcare system and education in Australia are excellent
- Warmer weather
- Earthquakes are rare
- Internationally connected
- More culturally diverse
- More internationally connected
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Cons
- High living expenses
- Finding work is difficult and time-consuming
- Mortgages are hard to get (especially for foreigners)
- The country feels isolated
- Property is very expensive
- Lifestyle and culture: there’s a lack of various activities in smaller towns
- Private health insurance is expensive
- Travelling between cities is difficult and journeys can be long
What are the benefits of working in Australia?
The job market for working holidaymakers is going strong in Australia with plenty of opportunities for 18-30-year-olds in most industries.
The demand is for workers in regional parts of the country allowing travellers to earn good money, save money and apply for a second-year visa afterwards.
To work in Australia it is important to remember the documents you will require.
These documents include an:
- Australian Tax Filing Number (TFN)
- Australian Bank Account
- An appropriate Visa
Possible jobs in Australia include fruit picking, ranch work, bar work, office temping and lots more.
The easiest way to apply for your Australian working holiday visa is with Visa First. Along with this, we offer an Australian Employment Course to improve your chances of a successful job hunt.
Our Taxsaver Pack will get you an Australian Tax File Number, avoid emergency tax and will help make it easier to claim a tax refund.
Living In New Zealand
Pros
- Goods, services, rent and groceries are all cheaper in New Zealand than Australia
- Rent in New Zealand is cheaper, a 3 bedroom apartment in New Zealand costs $2,603.29 a month while a similar apartment in Australia costs $3,035.28 per month.
- Life in New Zealand tends to move at a more relaxed pace.
- In 2019, New Zealand was ranked as the second safest country in the world. New Zealand has a lower crime rate than Australia. Plus, you won’t have to worry about any snakes!
- Lots of rights for expats
- Top-notch education and high-quality healthcare
- Great food
- Vast, untouched wilderness
Cons
- It’s isolated
- Imported goods can be expensive
- The public transportation is limited, slow and expensive
- Lots of mosquitos
- Dental treatment is very expensive
- It has limited career options
- House prices can be very high
What are the benefits of working in New Zealand?
New Zealand operates a pensions system of auto-enrolment.
New employees aged between 18 and 65 years are enrolled in the national scheme. However, they can join a qualifying superannuation scheme laid on by their employer instead.
Many New Zealand workplaces offer perks such as life, disability and income insurance.Other perks include help with childcare, work flexibility and gym membership.
New Zealand classifies the balance between family and work-life as extremely important and ensures all worker’s take downtime from busy work schedules.
Status, rank and hierarchies are much less important in New Zealand workplaces than elsewhere.
Managers are respected by the staff in New Zealand and are seen as one of the team.
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Apply for a Visa
If you travel to New Zealand on holiday, you’ll need to get either an NZeTA or a visitor visa — unless you’re an Australian citizen.
No matter if you are visiting Australia for a short term period or if you are planning to stay for several years, you must have a valid Australian visa.
Depending on your personal circ*mstances, you may need a different visa type.
If you need a holiday or working holiday visa for Australia or New Zealand, Visa First can help you.
It is important to remember no visa-no entry! You can check if you need a visa for the country you’re travelling to with Visa First.
We can assist you in securing your visa from start to finish and boost your chances of a successful outcome.
Visa First is a leading international immigration consulting company. For additional information about Australian and New Zealand visas, you can e-mail us at info@visafirst.com.
