The cost of living is high in Australia. Rent is weekly and I pay as much in one week as I did for an entire month in Miami. Base pay for nursing is about the same as in the US. However, I work at a private hospital so I get paid “penalties”. These are benefits to the nurse, but penalties against the hospital. If I work night shift, I get paid 15% more an hour than when I work day shift. If I work Sunday, I get paid 50% more and get extra time off. 

Cars are very expensive. When I was living back home, I had a Kia Soul which I purchased for around $15,000. The same car here in Australia is $38,000. I bought a 2004 car for $5,000. 

My biggest suggestion is if you want to come to Australia; grow a BIG nest egg. 

Nearly everything costs more.