What are the pro's an cons for an American thinking of relocatin to down under? Lifestyle, money, housing, crime, etc?
2006-10-18 10:43:36 · 6 answers · asked by Nick C 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
I've never visited the USA but a know a few people who have lived there for a few years. Most of them have said that there is not a great deal of difference, day to day. People are much the same.
Australians seem to be more relaxed about some things than Americans according to a New Orleans man who arrived here several years ago. For instance there is a lot less "fly the flag patriotism" in Australia but just because you don't see the flag at every house does not mean it does not exist.
Crime rates are lower than in the US. The murder rate is a fraction of that in the USA. One US criminologist here said the violence rate is actually not much lower but since Australians are rarely armed fatal injuries are rare. (It used to be considered dishonorable to carry any kind of weapon). Most crime seems to be housebreaking by that ever present menace - the drug addict.
Prostitution is now legal in strictly controlled houses and gambling has always been legal so there has been little chance for organised crime to get big.
Road death rates are slightly higher than in the USA, but the difference is marginal and local death rates are lower than they are in some western European countries.
AIDS has a low incidence. As soon as it emerged in the 1980s the Govt of the day started a major public awaremess campaign. Sufferers are usually male homosexuals and intravenous drug users. There are no endemic diseases.
Most Australian housing vaguely resembles the Californian bungalow. There is usually only one floor and no basement. Typically houses built before about 1972 have 3 bedrooms, one bathroom. After that many houses were built with an "ensuite" which is a shower booth and water closet attached to the master bedroom with a full bathroom elsewhere. Kitchens generally are smallish but well appointed. Most places do not have pantries or "dens". Recently though land prices have risen while the cost of building has fallen so newer houses are larger and better appointed.
Major cites and most medium to small towns have sewer systems and safe water supplies. Electricity is 240Volt, 50Hz so most American appliances will not work here. Cable TV and mobile (cellular) phones in larger towns. There are up to 5 free-to air TV networks available, multiple AM and FM radio stations. The landline phones work.
2006-10-19 01:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi...Im an Australian but with US Residence and have lived in the US for about three years....
I love Australia and will say that it kicks *** over living in America any day, not that I dont like living in the US, but Australia is home and it will always be that way...
In Australia I live in beautiful tropical north Queensland so there is really nothing to compare to this region in any other part of the world other than maybe Hawaii, but there lies too many tourists and lots of crime...
In the US I live in the south...Phenix City, Alabama to be exact and its nice and less than two hours from Atlanta so there are lots of pros to go with living so close to such a big city...
Honestly, I will never, never, never live in the US long-term but I do love the fact that I get to experience two totally different countries which is something that most people dont. Also, being an Australian living in the south does have its benefits as I have lots of friends as everyone wants to know me...
If you want to move from the US to Australia then my all means go ahead. You will not regret it and after all, if you dont like it...you can always go home!
2006-10-18 11:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by skattered0077 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Australia is a Libertarian's dream, with few ridiculous laws, moeny stretches a bit further (except for petrol!!), and crime stats are much lower in similar-sized cities. However, please keep in mind that in order to immigrate, you must have a job, be under 45 years of age, and in very good health. If you are a smoker, you must get a chest x-ray. Interesting point; you get your American social security benefits in Australia after you retire!
2006-10-18 10:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think of Canadians tend to work out the final public of human beings as being spoiled and vapid, from solid climate, extensive quantities of money and textile possessions, etc., yet no longer inevitably stupid. Canada seems to have plenty closer ties to Britain than u.s. does, which will account for truly some the rigidity. human beings will continually use generalisations to 3 quantity, in view which you won't be in a position to fulfill each and each individual in a rustic earlier you're making any judgements. i think of human beings could be much less indignant via stereotypes, because of the fact regardless of each and every thing, there is usually a grain of actuality in them. the priority comes whilst violence or discrimination happens as a consequence of fake innovations, yet that is prevented via basically coaching persons to admire the human rights of others. i think of most of the teasing that is going on between human beings and Canadians is all in solid exciting.
2016-12-26 22:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no cons to moving to Australia. The Lifestyle is great...the weather is great...the people are great...jobs can be a bit hard to find but if you are qualified in something you should do fine.
2006-10-18 10:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro's - hardley any americans
Con's - there is some americans
2006-10-18 16:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by Aussieblonde -bundy'd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋