hia Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 People I have gone through another forum in which people have been really against migrating to AUstralia because its one of the most expensive countries in the world. Aftr reading that forum I have been very disturbed and depressed because of the cost of living in Aus.they say that the COL is way higher than in US or UK...Is it true? They also say that on ur salary the tac is 30 to 40% ??? Oh my God!!! Thats pissing me off...Please help me !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest59177 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 The NUMBER 1 reason to NOT migrate to Australia is that you don't know NUFFINK about the country amd get misled by misinformation you found on the internet. When we were checking out a new apartment we were going to buy here in Karachi, one of the other tenants told us HORROR stories how they didn't have any water. Turned out that 24 hours water supply is the hallmark of those apartments. Sometimes people will crib just for the heck of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hia Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 The NUMBER 1 reason to NOT migrate to Australia is that you don't know NUFFINK about the country amd get misled by misinformation you found on the internet. When we were checking out a new apartment we were going to buy here in Karachi, one of the other tenants told us HORROR stories how they didn't have any water. Turned out that 24 hours water supply is the hallmark of those apartments. Sometimes people will crib just for the heck of it. let me tell you...That forum had 100's of 1000's of people who said things negatively about moving there..I dont understand why everyone there was talking about tax food rent cars medicare ...not even a single post that was positive...I am amazed .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hia Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Just for an example look at this one: Affordable city in Australia: 0 Housing cost in Australia: Complete joke Grocery in Australia: Pay more and get less in quality and quantity Life Style, Beach Culture: please pay $8.80 per hour for parking first to visit any beach Education: Complete crap Racism? Yes, everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinandbianca Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm fed up of reading stories of people needing to earn 200K+ to survive etc. Two years ago me and my fiancee were pulling in about 100K between us and still affording to go out for dinner 5 nights a week, having holidays and a comfortable life. Quote from city of sydney website:- The median average income of the City workforce is $1085 per week, or an annual income of $56,570. Nearly one-fifth (18%) of the workforce has an income of more than $2,000 per week and a further fifth receives between $1,300 and $2,000 per week. If all these people survive off this than why can't we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I detest how inaccurate and alarmist information is spread by viral people posting and reposting links to stupid sites. 1. Food is cheaper in Australia (I have the online shopping summaries to prove it!!!) if you buy fresh and make things yourself. If you want to live off ready-meals and hideous food then it probably is more expensive, but in that case you'll probably die early from malnutrition or heart disease anyway. 2. Happy people rarely post on forums that are geared towards unhappy people. If you don't like the sound of Oz then don't move there, easy fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm fed up of reading stories of people needing to earn 200K+ to survive etc. Two years ago me and my fiancee were pulling in about 100K between us and still affording to go out for dinner 5 nights a week, having holidays and a comfortable life. Quote from city of sydney website:- The median average income of the City workforce is $1085 per week, or an annual income of $56,570. Nearly one-fifth (18%) of the workforce has an income of more than $2,000 per week and a further fifth receives between $1,300 and $2,000 per week. If all these people survive off this than why can't we. So true !!!! We're going over on one salary (My hubby is looking forward to being a kept man for a while), and I think we'll live very well on my salary alone (which is nowhere near $150k!!!) until he finds a job he WANTS to do! My mum and dad live very comfortably on ~$65k a year (and they have two properties and a small mortgage on one). OK they don't eat out very often, and don't 'do' lots of overseas trips...... but still! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hia Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 To move or not to move that is another question ..My sister has already applied for skill assesment ... The point here is why every single person there is saying BAD about australia.. Another post : Australia is anywhere between 1.8 to 3 times more expensive than Canada Australia is anywhere 2 to 4 times more expensive than US .. I am leaving, I am leaving in 2 weeks..lahlahlahlah...going to be in North America - the changes are already happening: 1. I can send my kids to private school instead of crappy public schools here 2. Paying 2% mortgage instead of 8% in Australia 3. Buying a house for $500K (4 bedrooms, 2 garages, 3 levels, beautiful neighbourhood) Here, I am paying $4000 in rent (50 years old house, 3 bedroom, freezing and hot, no garage) 4. No more stupid tax in Australia 5. No more crappy service 6. No more dealing with Aussies here that have been brain-washed by the Government that we are the best country in the world 7. Much more business opportunities, hotels are 1/2 price than Australia, 8. No more "Most expensive grocery" in the world I am so happy to leave Oz, and all of you should follow..this country (which is my home country) is just a crap place. JUST look at this post... Unbelievably discouraging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Just don't move to Australia. Sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hia Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Stop Hia. Just don't move to Australia. Sorted. Thanks for the very lame suggestion... I just want to clear out the ambiguity that is goin on in my head for a while... Can somebody debate on the tax rate that AUS charge on one saary...Is it really 30 ro 40%%%%% ??? Ehhhh Please discuss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PositivePixie Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Simples hia - don't move there then. No big loss to us lot :biggrin: Have you not been told the most basic of rules for internet research? You need at least three websites to all be saying the same thing before you can really trust information. I'm guessing not. If the other forum is so negative, so what? Why insist that they are right on this forum, where not everyone is negative? Otherwise, just go a join the other forum and leave us non-negatives alone, as tbh we don't really want to hear the negativity and mis-information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PositivePixie Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for the very lame suggestion... I just want to clear out the ambiguity that is goin on in my head for a while... Can somebody debate on the tax rate that AUS charge on one saary...Is it really 30 ro 40%%%%% ??? Ehhhh Please discuss... http://www.paycalculator.com.au/ (and it wasn't a lame suggestion, anymore than your panic-mongering 'Australia is awful, you're all wrong, the other website is the Messiah' was) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest59177 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for the very lame suggestion... I just want to clear out the ambiguity that is goin on in my head for a while... Can somebody debate on the tax rate that AUS charge on one saary...Is it really 30 ro 40%%%%% ??? Ehhhh Please discuss... Unfortunately you will need a PhD in economics and accounting to understand any of it. No really. Go on Google and type in 'Australia Tax Rate 2011'. Then see for yourself first what kind of tax brackets there are. Take a look at seek.com.au and see what kind of salaries can be earned in you sister's profession. Also search for government benefits australia. Just to give an example, if you are a PR migrant with a child, the government gives you a generous weekly PAYMENT RIGHT AFTER LANDING in Australia. Search for things like quality of life in Australia. Don't take our word on it really, see for yourself. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PositivePixie Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Oh everyone - guess what? England has been taken over by flying pigs. Really! The tax rate it has just been announced, is going to rise to over 65% (65.4%) for those earning over £20K a year. And they are abolishing rubbish collections, whilst not lowering council tax. Must be true, eh hia? - its on the interwebnet.....:clown-rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hia Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 http://www.paycalculator.com.au/ (and it wasn't a lame suggestion, anymore than your panic-mongering 'Australia is awful, you're all wrong, the other website is the Messiah' was) PositivePixie, sorry if im being rude but for every big move you need to hav a lot of research and moving from one country to another is a hell big of a step...eaving everything behind and very blind about what wi happen nex, you should be having all the +ives and -ives of the other country... Austraia may hav gud points, but whtever I heard If im sharing with poms here is not a big offense i guess...or is it??? I want to clarify the doubts that that forum has built in me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinandbianca Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Dont think tax is too bad myself. I'm paying about 33% in the UK once you take N.I. into consideration as well. Don't forget its compulsory for your employer to pay 9% superannuation on top of your salary as well. Tax rates 2011-12 The following rates for 2011-12 apply from 1 July 2011. Taxable income Tax on this income 0 - $6,000 Nil $6,001 - $37,000 15c for each $1 over $6,000 $37,001 - $80,000 $4,650 plus 30c for each $1 over $37,000 $80,001 - $180,000 $17,550 plus 37c for each $1 over $80,000 $180,001 and over $54,550 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest59177 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Oh everyone - guess what? England has been taken over by flying pigs. Really! The tax rate it has just been announced, is going to rise to over 65% (65.4%) for those earning over £20K a year. And they are abolishing rubbish collections, whilst not lowering council tax. Must be true, eh hia? - its on the interwebnet.....:clown-rolleyes: HEH!!! For a moment there PositivePixie, for one tiny moment... :swoon: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musmanasghar Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Go there and check whether its suitable for your or not . I dont care how many negative posts were there about australia. i will surely move and will see how will i survive there. you will find tons of articles regarding "100 Reasons why not to move to USA/CANADA/UK/FRANCE/AFGHANISTAN" Alternatively you will find 1000 reasons why Australia is best country .... If australia is that bad then why its 4 cities are listed in MORE LIVE ABLE CITIES of the world. including Melbourne standing 1st .... Its better not to waste your time on these articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I think the simple answer is , If Australia was that bad, then everyone would have returned to UK, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Maybe the best thing you and your sister should do is visit Australia to see if its suitiable for you or not, its a big decision to move to another country if you are so undecided that its for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hia Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 For example as a non-resident, I think you are not entitled to many benefits, better check that out first. We met a family from Berkerly last week, and she could not get anything in terms of benefits in Australia. I have found out that you may find you will need a car eventually as public service is NOT available everywhere....Austraia is a big country, transportation shud have been better if this is the case... You may find insurance cost much higher for you as a non-resident.Also on banking, Australia has the worst banking system in terms of customer service and rip off their customers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hia Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Maybe the best thing you and your sister should do is visit Australia to see if its suitiable for you or not, its a big decision to move to another country if you are so undecided that its for you. We are not undecided...yet absurd possts and threads may make you think for a moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musmanasghar Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 For example as a non-resident, I think you are not entitled to many benefits, better check that out first. We met a family from Berkerly last week, and she could not get anything in terms of benefits in Australia. I have found out that you may find you will need a car eventually as public service is NOT available everywhere....Austraia is a big country, transportation shud have been better if this is the case... You may find insurance cost much higher for you as a non-resident.Also on banking, Australia has the worst banking system in terms of customer service and rip off their customers..... Benefits depends upon VISA subclass, may be they were on TR or provisional visa ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinandbianca Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Benefits depends upon VISA subclass, may be they were on TR or provisional visa ... I think that people expect it to be just like the UK with sun. If the Uk didn't pay out so many benefits we might not be in as much debt as we are now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 let me tell you...That forum had 100's of 1000's of people who said things negatively about moving there..I dont understand why everyone there was talking about tax food rent cars medicare ...not even a single post that was positive...I am amazed .... Which website is it? Btw, tax is roughly 26% of take home pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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