Every kiwi I’ve seen on SM say NZ is very expensive more than Australia. 🤷🏻♀️
2026-08-23 12:01:12
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wanderingeye :
Nz is not cheaper. Worked and lived in both Aus (remote Pilbara) and cities in Aus. Nz is still more expensive. Cars, boats, food, housing, fuel and yep income way down.
2026-08-23 19:48:10
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Playsouf :
man said landscape and view lol, when tf did those things ever pay the bills 😂😂😂
2026-08-23 19:21:29
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Liz✨ :
I reckon most things are close cost wise ! Some things cheaper, some things more. Not all salaries are more - agree for trades from what I’ve heard and you’ve said, but not more pay for a lot of corporate jobs in my experience . Buttttt corn me the lifestyle (better weather, more going on, more options for everything because bigger population + demand). People just need to do research before they move because everyone’s experience will be different for sure and it depends what you want!
2026-08-23 12:01:22
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Jacob Daniel :
Your also need to compare location and scenery on value the property that your renting, everywhere in New Zealand is so close to the beach and views ect, his a prime example right here, this town in Victoria is something that you should be compare cost too in most off New Zealand well that’s location and because it use to be a holiday destination for me where I’m living in NZ is very much the same and close to the beach. We are in a similar state/quality house, 3 bedrooms on 809m2 paying $650 a week rent this is 583m2 paying $750 a week a full $100 more. As I’ve stating previously in another comment, I’m on $32 per hour full time in NZ same role my mate was doing for $29 casual not getting the benefits I do. Let’s dive into some more stuff on this thread ayy
2026-08-23 22:17:45
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Harry :
Nz is not cheaper at all not the cost of living or fuel ect and like you said you get paid way less back home in comparison to oz
2026-08-23 12:19:41
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Elsa kennyone :
How many taxes in Aus compared to nz?
2026-08-23 20:08:52
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Centrefold Spread :
Kiwis have no idea how much you really get taxed in Australia. Salaries might seem bigger but it’s a leaky bucket
2026-08-25 03:16:07
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zak :
nz is cheaper and food is better pay isnt but not every kiwi moving over is actually better off because they still do bs hours
2026-08-23 14:34:28
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Shannon Ginders :
Same ol shit this same topic has been going on for ages the pros and cons of both countries have been known for decades
2026-08-31 05:33:19
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vulturesrighteous :
Australia either bans everything and if they can’t ban it they tax it, too much big brother bs going on with that albo government
2026-08-31 10:56:41
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Nare :
Foods about the same in Australia……. tax is 10x worse here better wage for sure but it’s not really worth it. Crime in Australia is crazy aswell
2026-09-01 19:41:01
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bronbra7 :
I’d rather live back in Aussie
2026-08-24 21:23:34
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franki3 :
nz aren't cheaper,
2026-08-23 13:21:42
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vaughnbrown716 :
im kiwi the wage difference is huge!! I can get $10 $20 more and hr in Australia
2026-09-01 02:01:22
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Yeekox :
Got a mate who does the exact same job as me at the airport and he made 2.5 x my last financial year …
2026-08-25 22:44:44
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Imagine :
I'm a Kiwi living in Australia. New is a lot more expensive.
2026-08-31 00:53:59
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Nocarrots :
Nz is not cheaper. Because you have to factor in wages. Aus has better wages by far. Almost double the wages for me. And my rent and bills about the same. So please how is nz. Cheaper? Nz is one of the most expensive places to live in the world. That’s why we are all leaving. Because the wages are so low comparatively to the cost of living. I’ve never felt so poor since my student days
2026-08-25 00:43:21
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Firestarter :
There is no way NZ is cheaper!
2026-09-02 09:59:03
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math :
if you live in Sydney I think it ends up similar because the rents are so extraordinary. but if you're doing FIFO I have zero doubt you're killing it
2026-08-25 01:36:16
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cloudy :
Nz is not cheaper in anyway, stop the cap
2026-08-24 17:03:21
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Jay :
Yes we all know that Australia has higher salaries and wages when compared to NZ, the reality is the population of NZ is equivalent to Sydney, we have smaller economy and Australia's is much bigger, Australia also has 5 different minerals that are mined contributing to GDP.
ultimately it simply comes down individual preference and the lifestyle one chooses for themselves, having lived in both countries, they each have their individual pro's and con's, I disagree that one is better than the other, they each are awesome in their own ways
2026-08-24 16:20:48
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FULLJANDAL :
yea I give half my wage over here to the government to
2026-08-23 23:01:24
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Jacob Daniel :
Work as a landscape gardener, on $32 p/h, full time so I get the benefits. My best mate same experience as me on $29 p/h full time hours casual in Melbourne go fucking figure. Actually going to do a proper video on this topic because Aus is such a fkn hoax
2026-08-23 22:03:47
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CarltonKirks :
We definitely get taxed more tho taxed to breath
2026-08-23 13:36:02
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