We wanted to collect in one place everything you need to know to live in Australia, from the visas you can choose to, to the cost of living, through the main characteristics of the climate.
Our goal is to make everything clear to you from the beginning, so you know at all times what you are going to find on the other side of the world and do not take surprises. Ready?
If you need more reasons to convince yourself that Australia is one of the best countries in the world to live, here we leave you the ones that for us are the most important:
We would have to write this reason in capital letters since it encompasses all the others. One fact explains it all: Australia is the country with the best life according to a 2016 OECD ranking. Almost nothing.
Australia has been one of the countries in the world that has least felt the effect of the global crisis. His unemployment rate has not exceeded 6% for many years (before the crisis in Spain we had 8%), and his minimum inter-professional salary is one of the highest in the world and stands at 23.306 euros per year.
It is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime rates. In addition, the possession of firearms is not allowed.
Australia is one of the best countries in the world to study: it has an innovative educational system and is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
The Australian healthcare system is public and free for its citizens and permanent residents. Furthermore, it is one of the world's leading innovators and researchers.
Melbourne has reached the top of the ranking of the best cities in the world to live for several consecutive years, and other cities such as Sydney, Gold Coast or Perth are not far behind. Its cities are comfortable, with little pollution, well connected and with a great climate.
Australia is a multicultural country. Workers and students from all over the world are attracted by its high quality of life and its multiple opportunities. Because, above all, that is Australia: a land of opportunities. This means that miscegenation is the day to day of the nation, and that everyone lives together without any problem.
If you like enjoying the outdoors (and who doesn't!), Here you are going to enjoy it squared. Australia has endless corners to explore where you will feel like you are the first person in the world to visit them to surf, set off on a road trip… Here you will find a perfect setting for everything you want to do!
Although the cost of living here is quite high, wages are proportional and allow you to cope perfectly, even if you are a student and work only part-time.
For you to get an idea, these are the 3 main expenses that you will have to face yes or yes and will largely determine the cost of your stay in these lands: accommodation, transportation and food.
This is one of the costs that will depend the most on the city you live in and the type of accommodation you choose: living in a flat with a shared room is not the same as living in a single room.
To give you an idea of the prices of individual rooms, in Sydney a room can cost between $ 250 AUD and $ 350 AUD, depending on whether you are in the center or outside. In the case of Melbourne you can find rooms between $ 250 AUD and $ 380 AUD also depending on whether you want the center or the surroundings. On the other hand, cities like Gold Coast or Perth, you will find rooms between $ 190 AUD and $ 290 AUD per week very well located.
In Australia public transport is very good and you can get around the city by bus, metro and tram. However, there are cities that are cheaper than others, such as Melbourne, where tram transportation is completely free in the downtown area.
Our advice is to always try to buy a second-hand car, especially for those weekends that want to get away. In addition, there is so much movement of buying and selling that when you leave you can sell it at almost the same price that you bought it.
On the other hand, it is also highly recommended to buy a bicycle or a scooter, since in the long run you will save a lot of money especially on short trips.
If you really want to save, avoid eating out and learn to cook. Supermarkets often have happy hours with very aggressive discounts. Coles, Woolworths and Aldi are the best known in Australia. Take advantage of those moments to make the purchase and prepare tuppers to take them to work or to school! They usually put these offers in the late afternoon.
Keep in mind that not all of us eat the same, but if we had to say how much you could spend a week on your purchase of the supermarket it would be between $ 60 AUD and $ 90 AUD. A tip to save even more money on food is to share expenses with a friend.
Australians take life very seriously, and that is why they are not limited to just work: they go out, laugh, surf, live, fall in love ... Here there is time for everything and life goes at a pace that allows you to reconcile.
In Australia you can enjoy a leisurely lifestyle that will allow you to meet new people and do activities such as surfing, discovering nature, visiting new places, trying different food ... Oh, and enjoy the events that we organize every month at Dingoos, of course!
In Australia there are as many types of accommodation as budgets and lifestyles: from a backpacker (which comes to be like a hostel and is perfect for your first days), in fact if you come with Dingoos we will help you hire one for your first weeks, up to a student residence, a shared flat or staying in the house of an Australian family working as an au pair.
Our recommendation regarding accommodation is that don't start looking for one until you get to AustraliaThere is so much on offer that you will find something safe, and it is also better to visit them personally.
Australia is so big that the weather differs a lot from the east coast to the west or from the north to the south. To give you an idea, the further south the colder it is and the further north the warmer, for example, Melbourne can be a cold place in winter while the Gold Coast is quite temperate, and in the case of Cairns even more.
In short, here there is a tropical, subtropical, desert, tropical climate ... If you are rainy, you will find a place where it rains every two times three; if yours is the sun, you can live in one of the sunniest cities in the world. What you want! Even so, when you talk to your Dingoos guide, he will inform you in detail about the climate of each city depending on the time of year, so that you have it easier and you can choose the destination that best suits you.
It all depends mainly on your goal, since the first thing you will have to do is apply for a visa depending on the time you want to spend in Australia and what you plan to do here. But calm @, because from Dingoos we will help you achieve this thanks to the team of experts in Australian visas.
Our advice is that if what you want is to study and at the same time work to get some money, it is the Student visa, although as we will see later there are many other visas that you should also take into account depending on your objectives and the time you are going to spend in Australia. Even so, we want you to know a little above what are the main advantages of this visa, since it can become your best option.
With this visa you can come to Australia to study and work for more than three months and for the entire duration of your course (plus the vacations that correspond to you and some extra time). Thus, in addition to studying, you can work part-time to pay for your stay and the occasional trip.
Another advantage of this visa is that you can also come with your partner, who can apply for a couple visa and work full time.
Here comes the best part, because you will not need to have a minimum level of English nor will your age condition you, since you can request it no matter how old you are.
Student visa is the easiest to get! You will only have to enroll in a course accepted by the authorities.
If you want to live in Australia for 3 months or less, your best option is the Tourist Visa.
If your plan is to come to live in Australia for 6 months or 1 year, you have two options mainly, the Student Visa or the Work and Holiday visa.
Both visas allow you to work, although they have their peculiarities, for example the W&H Visa does not allow you to work for more than 6 months with the same employer and the student visa allows you to work 40 hours every two weeks.
On the other hand, its main difference is in the requirements that are demanded. To obtain the W&H Visa, you must be under 35 years old and demonstrate a minimum level of English through an official certificate, while the student visa does not require any type of language or age requirement, regardless of your nationality.
On the other hand, there is the issue of places, where the student visa does not have a limited number of places while the W&H visa does.
Our advice is that if you are thinking of coming for 6 months and then decide to renew, you will have to pay the visa fees again, while if you contract your course for a longer duration, You will save money when you have to renew your visa. Keep this in mind because it happens to many of us 😉
If you want to live in Australia for between one and four years, the ideal visa is the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (482), although it is a visa that has its very specific difficulties and requirements.
If your dream is to stay and live in Australia forever, your option is Skilled Visa for Australia, and you mainly have two types:
Skilled Nominated visa (190)
Skilled Independent Visa (189)
Sydney is the most universal Australian city, a great city that never sleeps and where you always discover something new that leaves you in love.
Melbourne is one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the world. The only bad thing about going is going back, but you can always find a way to stay forever.
All year long, miles of beach and buildings so high that it is impossible not to hang in the clouds with your mouth open. Welcome to the paradise of surfers!
A haven of peace on the shores of the Pacific, the cradle of Australian bohemia. A place that more than a place is a way of living life.
The state capital of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia with two million inhabitants. A very manageable city with good weather all year.
The great capital of the west coast, a city that being not so touristy perfectly preserves the essence of Australia. The best sunsets in the country are here.
An urban tropical paradise, surrounded by nature and with only 120.000 inhabitants, which is also close to a thousand sites that you can not miss.
A subtropical paradise without large buildings or urban massification, perfect for walking watching koalas and surfing near dolphins.
Life on the beach, life better! The Australian sun coast is perfect for you if you are a quiet person and cannot imagine living in a big city.
The fifth largest city in the country located in the state capital of South Australia. Beautifully organized and full of culture.
Hobart is one of the oldest cities in Australia. A place full of life, with impressive landscapes and many corners to discover.
We process your student visa so that you do not have to fill out a paper. All we need is to pay the fees and provide us with some documents, such as your ID and passport.
We will help you find the course that best suits you in the city that most interests you and we will manage your registration.
We will be waiting for you upon arrival and we will receive you as one of ours. We want you to feel part of our community since your first day in Australia and become a member of our #FamiliaDingoos.
Australia comes to learn, grow, meet new friends, do thousands of things for the first time ... Australia comes to live intensely and for us it will always be a luxury to do it by your side!