The
following information is about some of the important
things you should consider before deciding to
apply to migrate to , or remain permanently in
, Australia . you should remember that it is entirely
your own responsibility to investigate your settlement
prospects in Australia . |
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cost in Australia: |
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The
cost of living in Australia , compared to
many other countries , is high . it is essential
that you can provide for yourself and your
dependents in Australia ,As a guide , it
is estimated that in 1999 households of
migrants who had lived in Australia for
less than 2 years spent an average of $930
per week supporting 3 people. It is estimated
that a couple , renting accommodation in
Australia , would need a minimum of $365
per week to survive . A single person would
need about $225 Per week , Remember , too
, if you are migrating to Australia , that
the cost of relocating is high. There are
significant costs involved in traveling
to Australia , relocating household goods
, and setting up in new accommodation .
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Living
in Sydney and Melbourne |
| SYDNEY: |
The
largest and most dynamic city in Australia,
Sydney is located on the south-east coast
of Australia, in New South Wales. Sydney
has world famous landmarks, such as the
Opera House and Sydney Harbour and since
the summer Olympics in 2000, many purpose-built
sporting and other facilities. The city
enjoys hot summers and mild winters - this
is definitely an outdoors place! In the
eastern suburbs of Sydney are pristine,
sandy beaches, to the north and south are
fascinating national parks and to the west,
the beautiful, celebrated Blue Mountains.
Sydney is a laid-back, friendly place, with
all the amenities and convenience of a world-class
city, without many of the problems found
in other comparable places. Sydney is not
the capital city of Australia, although
you could be forgiven for thinking that
it is! |
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| MELBOURNE: |
Melbourne
is in the state of Victoria, about 725 kilometres
south of Sydney. It prides itself on being
a cultured, urbane place and feels much
more European than Sydney, both in its grand
architecture and its attitudes. The weather
is also reminiscent of some places in Europe,
with pleasantly warm summers and cool, rainy
winters. They say that Melbourne can see
"four seasons in a day" - those
of you who have been there will know that
this means you have to be prepared for anything.
Other things that characterise this city:
trams, great food, unspoilt surroundings.
Melbourne is a centre of culture, especially
of young culture and our students who have
returned from studying there absolutely
loved it - "Forget Sydney!" they
say, "Come to Melbourne!!" |
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