UPDATE: The Australian Bureau of Statistics released their latest report (Dec 2023) which states that as of Aug 2023, 'Median employee earnings was $1,300 per week, up $52 (4.2%) since August 2022'. (Average according to the latest report was around 1800, but we didn't have the median at the time of filming this video). 🎬 MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS - Top 4 MOST AFFORDABLE Australian Cities - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYx7z9WxZtjUg9o.html - Is it Worth Moving to Brisbane? - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZISulLCiotbZY7g.html - Top 4 CHEAPEST Australian Cities - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYx7z9WxZtjUg9o.html - What is it like to live in Melbourne - kzread.info/dash/bejne/e62GkqNrqsbeZMo.html - AVOID These MISTAKES When in Australia - kzread.info/dash/bejne/apyOrc6bn9rNY6g.html - How to Buy a Car in Australia - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnmr1ruSpNaxmKw.html - 12 Job ideas for migrants - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lXVqppiPhpO6d6g.html - Study in Australia Everything to Know - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGWnlsObY5u2iqw.html - TOP TIPS for Living Cheap in Australia - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZd7z6ZmmsXPfdI.html - How to Rent a House in Australia - kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5aHsdqefsa4e9Y.html

@athrvsydney26

7 ай бұрын

You’re a beautiful and pretty girl I like ur hair too and plus good video experience sharing video around this country good export 🌊🏏🇦🇺

@fionameredith8787

4 ай бұрын

Median income in Australia is $67K before tax. After tax, take home pay is $1050 per week. Tax is quite a bit higher for non-residents. A person earning $110 K per year (which is in the 80th percentile of earnings - very high) might have an after-tax income of $1800 if they had residency status.

@odyssey8631

3 ай бұрын

I was wondering if the above amount is before tax reduction or in hand amount?

I’m a local in Sydney, you need to make at least $1000 a week if you want to live an okay life if you’re single. If you want to go to the bar it averages $10 a drink. Average tickets for events is $30-$50. Movie tickets are like $30. I recommend getting a car if you live in Australia because it’s a big country, my car costs me like $2000 a month. Sydney is a very transitional place, people change jobs and move places quickly (it’s very difficult to get a full time job), it’s also quite segregated in terms of the “area” you live. People judge you on where you live in Sydney, the west is where all the ethnics and bogans live and the city and north is where all the rich white people live. No one really likes to leave their area because it’s a hassle in terms of traffic and money. In my opinion this city has been designed for gentrification all the way back to colonial times. Nightlife stops at 2am, if you have a high paying skilled profession then you will enjoy yourself. If not. You will find it hard long term. To end on a good note.. Newtown has great live music and bars.

@haych27

7 ай бұрын

Australian's have become very judgemental. $12-14 for a glass of wine.

@aleksandarverardi3688

6 ай бұрын

Indeed. 👍

@tastymustard6234

6 ай бұрын

How about don't be single, share finances and expenses and you will be doing much better...

@jean-claudemorgan8063

4 ай бұрын

Are we talking 1000 AUD before or after tax?

@trekkie-cat

4 ай бұрын

Thats not judgemental! ​@haych27

Thanks for breaking the info down. So helpful!

Hello Martina, I’ve been following your videos for the last one year before moving to Australia myself! Thank you so much for making your videos simple yet to the point which helped viewers like me to get a feel of the country and how to settle down in Australia. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

@Amosbolarinwa

6 ай бұрын

Please my brother I'm in Nigeria and love to come to Australia how save is the country

This is a basic breakdown for our family of 5 with a combined income of $1500 per week which is a basic wage- Rent -$500 per week ( thats for a 3 bdrm with small backyard a bit run down) Groceries - $350 per week Work travel in fuel- $130 per week Car regos x 2- $40 per week Electricity - $83 per week Mobile x2- $25 per week Internet- $20 per week basic annual school fees for 3 children- $750 for books etc. Uniforms, lunch box, bags, shoes- $500, plus additional costs like school excursions etc. When extra things come in like car repairs, needing a new appliance, Christmas or birthdays, extra bills etc. we do struggle alot as our budget is pretty squeezed already, we live in a cheaper suburb within 40mins of Brisbane.

Thank you so much for all the info. They're so useful 🙏

Hello Martina, love your work specially putting it simply and most objectively to breakup the costs and factors around to make it more general........loved this video as it kinds of summarize the bunch of videos made earlier and bring it upto 2023 levels to bake in inflation and impact on cost of living overall❤

The best video i swear very informative and yes i am moving to australia and lets hope we can make it far in australia..❤

Another nice and very informative video. Thanks mate. Keep it up. Cheers....

I am absolutely delighted to see this video because of the way you talked about every aspects and details of living in Australia with transparency. Thank you for making this video for us, I found it highly beneficial. You are the best Martina, Keep up the good work.💯

@livingsimplyaustralia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely feedback, appreciate it

A useful summary for people. Obviously well-researched.

I like how you explained all costs with good cases

Very well explained. Thanks. I live here for 38 years and all good.

I’m moving to Australia soon and it’s super exciting…. And nerve wracking!! Your channel had been a great help as of late! Thank you so much for all the useful links and tips!

@livingsimplyaustralia

8 ай бұрын

So exciting! and thank you for the lovely feedback! I'm very glad to hear the channel is of some help :)

@FionaEm

8 ай бұрын

Welcome in advance 😊

@justdoingmything

8 ай бұрын

@@FionaEm thank you so much!

@justdoingmything

8 ай бұрын

@@livingsimplyaustralia :D 👍 indeed! Good luck with all the future content!

@dekumutant

8 ай бұрын

hope you enjoy this beautiful country : ), Welcome!

Hello I'm moving to QLD next month I'm so excited, your channel is very informative for me. ❤

Good video, thank you for posting

Meaningful video. Great tips. Thanks Martina. I do usually make shopping at Spudshed cheap veggies at very low price yet fresh daily.

I jst love the way she breaks down everything 🌹

This video was so helpful ❤ thanks so much . VINAKA 🇫🇯

Thank you so much for the wealth of information.

Very helpful video, thank you for all the information!

Hi, I love your Channel a lot. Your video is so helpful. I just want to say thank you to you, you do an amazing job. You did it great. I appreciate it very much. You are rock, keep up your good work. All the best. Cheers, Thang

The video holds so much truth. We are sure that the students must've gotten a more clear understanding of the place.

Great Video.. Very helpful.. Congrats!

Excellent video. Highly recommend your video to would be migrant to Australia.

Great vid. Thank you.

For groceries you just smart which one offers special,for example if you have baby or toddler just keep browsing every week which one offers special, it will help you to saved a lot. Fresh veggies are cheaper in fresh market. Also sometimes discount shop like Reject Shop also gives you very cheap price compare to supermarket. We spend (family of 3) arround 200-250/week for groceries.

@nikosbalakos6525

3 ай бұрын

its a sad way to live if you constantly have to shop for specials all the time

Hi, ur vlogs are really informative. im moving to Sydney with my family soon. Can you please make a video on safe and affordable suburbs in sydney.

Thank you for your information

In Belgium you can buy a 😅 lot of food with 100 euro . Internet is 50 euro a month. Water also we pay 😊 quarterly .

I know places in Sydney for 600-1300$ per week, even in the central coast in Avoka for 1000, some in. 600 a week is generous a lot of places cost lots more, and rip people off . 300 a week is cheap in all of nsw, even county/rural areas can charge 400-500 a week in some places.

Really informative guide

The best content in the world

The most crazy priced product is powered milk. The price has increased from $6 a bag to $10 a bag. The bag makes 10L of milk

I lived 8 years in Australia and it always blew me away how many middle and middle-upper class families spent on childcare. To the point that, in many cases, kids would only attend a few days a week and often only half a day, making it very hard for both parents to have a full-time job (unless you had your mum/dad nearby, or hired an au pair or something like that). I live in Europe now and, at least in that aspect, life is so much easier. Yes, taxes are higher, but my partner and I don't need to juggle 4 balls in the air trying to grow professionally while having our kids away from screens for a good chunk of the day.

@user-or6yn8pm3c

5 ай бұрын

Its easier to have a good quality of life if you are poor in Australia than in the United States. American healthcare is terrible. If you get severely ill it could cost you.

@bmv7420

5 ай бұрын

Hi, what country are you currently living in?

@damilolaajiboye5261

4 ай бұрын

Please be specific in where you live in Europe. Because here in the U.K is no joke at all!!!!!! It ridiculously expensive here

As an European citizen that moved to NZ I can highly recommend moving to Australia

Very very informative

Australia is so much cheaper than nz, wages are alot more also. We moving next year in October. Cant fn wait!

super helpful content

thank you for this extensive explanation so reassuring ! However any ideas about Brisbane ? could you please include it in your future videos ? a lot of students are moving there

@livingsimplyaustralia

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I have a dedicated video about Brisbane - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZISulLCiotbZY7g.html - but for grocery costs etc you can take those averages in the video as an estimate. You can also use the Study Australia website which has a cost of living calculator for students (not sure how accurate it is or how up to date, but worth giving it a try) - costofliving.studyaustralia.gov.au/

@vampyyrism

8 ай бұрын

@@livingsimplyaustralia thanks for answering . The website study in Australia is amazing, it is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much

@Ben-jr6vl

6 ай бұрын

not as expensive as sydney but still ridiculous

When I first reallocate to Melbourne. The first 2 months is the most difficult time. Finding a rent is kind of time taking since I didn't have renting history yet. I estimate it would take the pay of the entire 1 month to furnish your home. Living alone in a 1b1b studio can be more expensive than living in shared with another person in 2b2b or 2b1b apartment. In Australia, it's always a lots better if you buy something in large package than buying a small individually. 4$ for a can of coke but only 7$ for a pack of 6 cans.

1 month left to move in Melbourne and your videos made my questions answered most of it anyway. Thanks for the guidance. Only fear I have is loneliness.

@livingsimplyaustralia

5 күн бұрын

Thank you, so glad the channel has helped :) And yes, that's a valid concern and definitely one of the biggest migration challenges, but as long as you are proactive in trying to expand your social network, I'm sure you'll be alright :) If you haven't watched it already, I have a video about overcoming loneliness when you migrate kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2mHyLN-d7TbhJc.html Hope it helps

Hi! I got a granyflat around Bexley for 580/w fully furnished. its like separate 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen, mini garage. do you think its worth it?

As someone who has been in Australia for almost 2 years, don't come here if: -you have children (home affairs loves that $$$$) -if you don't have a skill on their skill shortage -if your line of work requires you to go through an expenisive and nearly impossible registration process -any dependents at all -are a student that needs to work to survive -have health issues -or want to bring an older relative over. Don't get me wrong Australia is one of the best places in the world but the immigration process is a big business for the Australian government. It takes longer and is harder to get a visa but I highly reccommend immigrating to the US or an EU member state. Australia is for the rich single immigrant.

@Hitler-xb7om

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for advice

$17K private school fees in Vic? Private school fees in Sydney are around $30K/year. On the other hand, $7K for public school is higher than Sydney. My son goes to a Public High School. Yearly fee around $1000 plus uniform, stationery, sport (depending on selection, some are free). Yes, students must BYO (bring your own) laptop. A good laptop ~$AUD1500 (more for a Mac) and can last at least a few years. Free bus pass if students live 1.5km from school or 40 min walk. Not sure if this applies to non-residents.

@livingsimplyaustralia

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. In terms of private school fees, this is based on the latest report from Futurity Investment Group (all sources on vid description). It surprised me as well because based on general knowledge private / independent schools are usually around the $30k to $40k mark pa. But these are the figures the report shows in terms of averages for 2023. These were the most up to date data I've found. If there are any other 2023 reports showing different figures, happy for anyone to share, and I'll pin that down on the vid. Thanks for the comment!

@petermcculloch4933

8 ай бұрын

My youngest completed her secondary education in 2013 and the Victorian private school she attended charged around twenty thousand per year, back then.

@audleong7250

6 ай бұрын

Perhaps the private school fees are an average between independent schools and catholic school which are subsidised by the government, hence the fees are much lower .

It is not just daily expenses, but the cost of insurance, water, electricity and other acceptable utilities. Many will leave the country as it has become impossible to live here!

Damn how informative

Interesting video. I live in the US, admittedly a wealthy part of America, so the prices for the majority of the costs you cited seemed very similar to what I pay except the I had to realize one USD is trading (today) at AUD1.53. So my USD40 haircut at the barbershop is really AUD61. Of course, this is America and we have tipping for just about everything so that may balance out the equation, right? I don’t have kids and graduated from college decades ago so those expenses were of no interest but what about liquor stores/prices? Dry cleaners? Housekeeping services? Just suggestions for a possible updated video…

Nice video

I have another year to visit Aus on a working holiday visa... but i checked Sydneys hostels and they have litterally doubled in price since I visited back in 2018 to 2020. New Zealand is slightly better in affordability now... but man. I feel sorry for all those who didn't get the chance to visit already. There's no way i would survive out there they way i did my trip back then.

@haych27

7 ай бұрын

$100 a night for a bed in an 8 bed women's dorm in a hostel! It's insane - no backpacker can afford it!.

@jamesmccarthy4777

7 ай бұрын

I can not recommend moving to Australia right now unless you're a young, healthy, and rich immigrant. Visas here are insanely expensive and I'm returning to US because of it.

@valiaudet3415

6 ай бұрын

Yep. Since then when you were here everything is more expensive.

Interesting video

Nice❤❤

I live in Australia beautiful country, we are in a housing crisis, people are homeless, and struggling, petrol, mortgage rates gone up as well as electricity cost of living.

@Glenn-ei3xp

8 ай бұрын

You mean as it is in every country in the world currently? Record low unemployment, high wages in Australia. Just be grateful you are one of the third of one percent of the worlds population lucky enough to call Australia home instead of whining

@jackl4739

8 ай бұрын

Ya should appreciate to Aussie government lettin ya stay here for benefits ….

@vincentnguyen8067

7 ай бұрын

Same here in Toronto, Canada life, getting harder and darker every thing expensive, but your wage never increases fast enough 😂

@Ben-jr6vl

6 ай бұрын

where 1 out of 3 childeren live in poverty. I'm glad I got out@@Glenn-ei3xp

@obsidianpennis3534

4 ай бұрын

​@@Glenn-ei3xphow is talking about important issue's "whinning" be serious

I live in Australia and I wish the wages were so high and the cost of food so low

@jackieward5561

8 ай бұрын

Yes, it's not so good for people on minimum wage 😢

@Alwayshopeless

8 ай бұрын

I thinks everyone know living in australia too expensive and there know its not balance with sallary.

@debbiebarnett9533

8 ай бұрын

@@Alwayshopeless Living in Australia is not that financially difficult but it’s not as easy as she’s making it out to be. Inflation has gone up but that’s not just in Australia. I don’t have difficulty getting by financially but who wouldn’t like a little more? We are definitely better off than a lot of countries

@adamkings001

5 ай бұрын

Hi debbie

Hi, thank you for reporting. Could you tell me about website name that about university cost in Australia?

@SK-zi3sr

3 ай бұрын

As an Australian uni is pretty expensive

Hola buenas podrías hacer un vídeo de los precios de los coches de segunda y de motos gracias

The typical Australian worker earns around $57,918 per year or round 1100 per week. no need to include billionaires

@AlisonVella

6 ай бұрын

The bills every month or week? Because when I live is every month and get around 1100

@carlitoxb110

6 ай бұрын

Do you know the meaning of the word “average“

@PFitz539

6 ай бұрын

The issue is low incomers wanting to live in high income areas.

@jefflim7020

6 ай бұрын

Is that enough to buy a house in Adelaide Australia?

@rexrajbhar

5 ай бұрын

​@@PFitz539It means they are expecting good pay when they get any chance to work. As the opportunity is limited everyone is in hunt of good pay

It’s insane the prices, today I went to the shopping and only 3 items cost me $20 basically if you have kids your will going to spend between $100 to $200 a day in a basic food

Hi, thanks for this. Do you really need to drive in Australia? Thanks

@trekkie-cat

4 ай бұрын

It certainly helps!

Which mobile plan provider are you using that is providing service for $30?

@markaustin1323

8 ай бұрын

Vodafone or Optus

same standard in canada high cost of living.including. rent. foods.tax .etc atc.

Perhaps it's worth noting the minimum wage is now standing at $23.23 per hour.

I currently live in San Diego, California and it’s slowly becoming a city exclusively for the wealthy. You can’t buy a house on a teachers salary anymore. Really considering moving to Australia, I really wanna try out a different country!

@tdb7992

6 ай бұрын

Come my friend. We are happy to have you.

@valiaudet3415

6 ай бұрын

Australia is much more expensive than San Diego

@zentriffid

6 ай бұрын

@@valiaudet3415 San Diego median house price is 979,000, thats less than most Australian capitals.

@ninaclemente5944

4 ай бұрын

Australian government schools are run by the AEU. They have a system of contracts for new arrivals. Look into it. Don't believe the bullshit on here!

@chihhsiangluan7862

3 ай бұрын

San Diego is more cheaper than Australia ,dude 😢

Hi, How much I should expect to shell out in Sydney pw? I am planning to live in the city near the university to save time so I am ready to shell some extra bucks doing that. But I can make cuts in other departments like grocery, bills etc.

@InfinityIsland2203

6 ай бұрын

Be prepared to live in a tent unless you spend most your income on rent. Mine is $1900 per week for a decent 2 bedroom apartment in Eastern Sydney. Petrol is above $2 per liter. Electricity around $200 per month.

Love ❤

Try doing your calculation on median salary, not average salary, and it paints a totally different picture. A more realistic salary for aussies is around $1250 per week, which is around $65k a year.

I don’t think high cost of living will be permanent. Surtain factors causing cost of living crises I won't get into it here to cause debates. This is also happening world wide. Eventually things will ease.

I make 72,000 a year - US. So I’ll be ok in Sydney? Cuz I’m sick of the expense here ! But sounds like it’s almost the same there !!

By comparison, I have a cheaper house in the US in Austin, TX. I pay >792 AUSD per week for my house. Again, that's considered cheaper here.

295 AUD for a dentist cleaning? This is incredibly expensive! In my country (Italy) I payed my last dentist cleaning 70 euro (more or less 114 AUD).

@trekkie-cat

4 ай бұрын

Proof Australia being the "lucky country" is a load of crap!

@lello1152

4 ай бұрын

Yes bro but in italy the average salary is near 1200€ a month for a 40 hour a week. Thats modern slavery.

@davidlp3019

3 ай бұрын

That's the going rate in australia without any private health insurance. Dental is not covered by Medicare unless you're under 16/pensioner etc and it can be extremely expensive in Australia.

Hey there!

what do you think of our supermarkets in australia

@AAAA-vu7fp

8 ай бұрын

Great supermarkets,great choice of food,clean and friendly

@audleong7250

6 ай бұрын

And they also offer lots of discounts

This one is good coz of the timestamp

Y’all are extremely affordable compared to here in the USA. Unfortunately, your income doesn’t meet the necessary standards.

So in Australia you pay rent by the week? and when you say quarterly you mean every 3 months, you pay water?

It's very very expensive , accommodation is rediculously expensive thats if you are able to find anywhere ,people are only looking out for themselves they are trying to survive same as you , do not expect to make any friends

@sal78sal

6 ай бұрын

The rents she talks about are a joke, if there is a house available for $600 per week, there will be 60 people trying to get it.

Rent is much more than what you are saying. Also utilities are much more than you are saying.

I'll be moving to Australia soon as an undergraduate international student. Thank you so much for this video. Could anyone please provide information on the types of jobs available for undergraduate part-time students and the average pay per hour?

@livingsimplyaustralia

5 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the comment! I have a video about jobs for international students - kzread.info/dash/bejne/lXVqppiPhpO6d6g.html Hope it helps :)

@ninaclemente5944

4 ай бұрын

Don't do it!

@hanahashemi3920

4 ай бұрын

@@ninaclemente5944 why not?

@puddingtvinc

3 ай бұрын

Any particular reason?

When I went to University in Australia (Adelai Uni) is was FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! What INSANE times we live in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sister,How much can i save?

thank you so much for share best information👍

I know it's not 100% accurate, but comparing your estimate for groceries, it's the same as we spend in the UK when converted to GBP (actually Australia is slightly cheaper). Average wage is double what we have now too. Looking good so far 😂

@ianbrook7793

8 ай бұрын

And you'll find that wages are higher in Aus.

Hope this info helps someone: I'm moving to Sydney in a week to start a new job. I am paying $85 AUD / week for myself, partner, and child. I'm on HCF overseas and I'm on a work visa 482. I was initially considering Allianz overseas health insurance which would have been $488 AUD / week, which is kind of outrageous. Luckily my immigration agent gave me some other options; I settled with HCF which gives good coverage.

@sal78sal

6 ай бұрын

$488 per week on heath insurance. lol, its cheaper just to operate on yourself.

@mollylemonk

5 ай бұрын

more outrageously is that immigration is destroying Australians lives. WE. ARE. FULL. No jobs for us.

is it okay to requestt makina a video how to deal with mental health when relocating to Australia? I'll be relocating next year with no family members. Just wanted to see what activities can I/we to kill time. thank you. watching your videos as always! @livingsimplyaustralia

@livingsimplyaustralia

5 ай бұрын

100%. In the meantime, I recommend watching this video I made that relates to that topic - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2mHyLN-d7TbhJc.html Hope it helps :)

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I'm form Romania and for me it's normal to pay for water in restaurants😂

how often do u see deadly animals or insects like deadly spider/snake ?

I lived in Australia from 2016 to 2018..How much difference prices had changed??

@Nathan-ry3yu

7 ай бұрын

A lot. Unfortunately. You would have a heart attack. Double on everything. Petrol went as high as $2.25c a litre. $1.98c on average. People paying extra $900 a year on electricity. And gas went up too. Rentals is extremely hard now due to shortage of housing. And rentals have sky-rocket depends on where you live but I'm in Melton Victoria and my rent went up from $1560 a month to $1900 a month food Double. Even milk for 3 litres hit $4.75c back in 2018 it was only $3. I got fish N chips for my family of 4 the other day it cost me $75. Back in 2018 $42. all fast food went up too. KFC ect $16.45c a large meal deal. Back in 2018 $13.45c

There’s only like 2 or 3 ikea’s in all of Australia

australia seems to be quite expensive.. with low salaries

average is meaningless... you need to use the median salary to give a realistic pictiure.

Very expensive the prices of everything has gone way over the top and they are just plain ridiculous 😂😂😂😂

Que tan tipico es la escalada en Australia?

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Indonesia🇲🇨🇲🇨 menyimak

If youre coming to Melbourne, make sure youre cashed up or win the lottery...plenty of work there but you will be doing so much overtime just to keep your head above water. If youre a lazy person dont worry bosses over here love buttkissers...just part of our culture

@sal78sal

6 ай бұрын

Winning the lottery is a very good strategy to a comfortable life in Australia.

There's no way avg wages are 1800 here in aus lol I reckon most ppl are more than likely on 1000 to 1200 a week

@sal78sal

6 ай бұрын

she just googled it. average $1800 lol more like 70% earn under the average.

@darthkader243

6 ай бұрын

seems legit@@sal78sal

@frankriquelme4623

4 ай бұрын

The government fudge the numbers that’s with the tax added just like 1-2hrs of employment classify you as employed

@davidlp3019

3 ай бұрын

The average is put up by very high income earners. The median salary in australia is about 1000 to 1200 a week

@FrankCGabriel

2 күн бұрын

I work on a office job, and earn $1200 after tax. No way $1800 is the average. Are we talking before or after tax?

Hi Martina, amberstudent would love to collaborate with you.

Who is getting that average pay??? I only see Government jobs and health workers meeting that mark every other regular job is slavery in Australia.

Wow, your bills are so affordable compared to Sydney