Living in Australia: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Australia

Living in Australia

Last updated on Mar 02, 2024

Summary: The approximate population of Australia is 25 million people. The largest cities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Expats love living in Australia for its laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and diverse culture. People describe life in Australia as relaxed, friendly, and vibrant. Popular foods in Australia include barbecued meats, seafood, and salads. Vegemite is also a popular spread. The cons of living in Australia include the high cost of living, the long distances between cities, and the hot climate in some areas. The average cost of living for an expat is around $2,500 to $3,500 USD per month. This includes rent, food, transportation, and entertainment.

What do I need to know about living in Australia?

When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Australia, they said:

"It is ranked as the world's most livable city. Many expats travel the world and end up here," explained one expat living in Melbourne, Australia.

Answer Question & View More Answers

Traveling Mailbox
Connect

Traveling Mailbox serves thousands of travelers, expats, digital nomads, businesses, individuals and others in over 47 Countries by scanning their postal mail so they can view it online anywhere in the world. They provide customer service 7 days a week so if you need assistance, it is just a phone call away. Traveling Mailbox works with Evernote, Bill.com and Dropbox. And, there are Traveling Mailbox apps available for iOS and Android devices.

Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

Traveling Mailbox

Click connect to have our partner contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

How do I meet people in Australia?

Please login to continue reading this article.

Not a member? Join Today (it's free).

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.