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Migrants in Demand |
| Engineers |
| (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical etc) |
| Healthcare |
| (Nurses, Pharmacist, Doctors etc) |
| IT Professionals |
| (C++/C#, SAP, Java, Siebel) |
| Tradesmen |
| (Toolmakers, Electrician, Welders etc) |
| Other Professionals |
| (Accountant, Chef etc.) |
Cost of Living
Australia stands out as one of the world's most desirable places to live and work when cost of living and quality of life is considered.
Australia's quality of life is high, featuring: lack of congestion, high quality housing and urban environments, access to sporting and leisure facilities, a clean natural environment and excellent climate.
Australia's cost of living is the lowest among developed countries and even Sydney, Australia's dearest city, offers a cost of living far lower than comparable regional centres including Beijing, Seoul and Hong Kong, according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
The cost of living in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth is less than Sydney, however so are the average salaries and household incomes.
Following table is basic indication of monthly cost of living for a family of four (with two school age children) in 5 capital cities of Australia.
| Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | |
| Avg. Single person salary | $2,200.00 | $1,960.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,780.00 | $1,780.00 |
| Avg. Household Income | $3,520.00 | $3,120.00 | $2,960.00 | $2,880.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Avg. Family Expenses | |||||
| Housing (Rent) | $880.00 | $744.62 | $690.46 | $683.69 | $676.92 |
| Utilities | $235.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Food & Drink | $480.00 | $450.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Transport | $363.33 | $307.44 | $285.08 | $282.28 | $279.49 |
| Schooling & related | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Medical | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Clothing | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Sports/recreation | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Total Expenses | $2,078.33 | $1,877.05 | $1,780.54 | $1,770.97 | $1,761.41 |
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