What is the average cost of housing in Australia?
If you are thinking about moving to Australia, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...
"Housing is more expensive here. They vary a lot but in this area you would pay A$1400-A$1600 for a clean family home. O/w most would be rather shabby," commented one expat who made the move to Sydney, Australia.
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"The cost of housing in Australia varies greatly depending on the location, with the average cost of housing being relatively high compared to other countries. Generally speaking, the average cost of rental accommodation in Australia can range from around $250 to upwards of $700 per week, while the median price of purchasing a house is approximately $550,000," remarked another expat in Australia.
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What is the average cost of housing in Australia?
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.