Just starting out...Rather in awe of all the information!

[GemmaL22]

Hi there,

I have wanted to move to Australia for quite a while, and just never really looked into it; was just a dream.. However my boyfriend is at RAF Northolt working as a fireman, and he has just asked whether he could get a transfer to Australia. As i am an account exectutive in a marketing company, i don't believe i can get many/if any points, so this looks like our only way in. The only problem is my boyfriend would have to take a£6000 pay cut.
So... here is my question, is there somewhere where i can compare the cost of living..?
We are both young - I'm 22 and my bf is 27, and we have over £40,000 savings between us.
I apologise for the long post, there are just so many questions!

p.s hello to everyone, this is a great site

[julie2g1b]

hi there

welcome to pio, prob best if you ring up a couple of agent as they give you about 15/30 mins free sound them out and then at least they can tell you which visa to go for............go matilda on here seem very helpful ...........

good luck

julie

[Siblin!]

Hi Gemma,

I think what i have heard and researched myself seems to be that Aus is on a parr with England in terms of cost of living , varying slightly on state to state .
Housing again , is comparable dependant on area and state. But you can be looking at around $400-500 for a basic family house out of the city.
Do remember - interest rates are at %9 and other taxes vary slightly .

In terms of visa advice , contact an agent or visist the goverment web site for some advice to consider your options . Agents offer a free consultation to access your position.

[kdal]

Hi Gemma, Welcome to PIO. Well you have a nice sum of money there to take with you and you are young so follow your hearts and go for it!

Good Luck

[kdal]

Gemma forgot to say that on PIO, there is a money & finance section read those threads as they may help you with the cost of living part

[Zagg]

Best of luck Gemma.

I'm not yet there, but from what I've read the cost of living in Australia is about the same as other here all things considered.