Both Canada and Australia are frequently ranked among the best places to live globally. Cities like Toronto, Sydney, Melbourne, and Vancouver often feature in the top 10 cities for quality of life. Deciding between these two countries depends on various personal and professional factors. Here’s a detailed comparison to help you choose:

1. Relocation Factors

• Relatives and Friends: Where are your family and friends located?
• Geographical Proximity: Is Australia closer to your current location, or is Canada more accessible?

2. Professional Considerations

• Occupation Demand: Not all professions are in demand in both countries. Evaluate where your skills are more sought after.

3. Future Plans

• US Relocation: If you plan to live in the USA eventually, Canada may be a more convenient option due to its proximity.

4. Weather Preferences

• Climate: Australia generally has a warmer climate compared to Canada.

5. Minimum Wage

• Australia: $24 AUD per hour
• Canada: $17 to $19 CAD per hour

6. Visa Fees

• Canada: Generally lower visa fees.
• Australia: Higher visa fees.

7. Bank Interest Rates

• Canada: 4.75% (Bank of Canada key interest rate, June 2023)
• Australia: 4.10% (Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate, June 2023)

8. Unemployment Rate

• Canada: 5.2% (June 2023)
• Australia: 4.9% (June 2023)
• Note: It may be slightly easier to find a job in Australia.

9. Passport Index

• Canada: 185 countries visa-free
• Australia: 184 countries visa-free

10. GDP

• Canada: $2.11 trillion
• Australia: $1.74 trillion

11. Population

• Canada: 40 million
• Australia: 26.6 million

12. Number of Universities

• Canada: 100
• Australia: 42

13. Universities in Top 50 Global Rankings

• Canada: 5 universities in the global top 100, 53.9% of adults have tertiary education
• Australia: 8 universities in the global top 100, 51.5% of adults have tertiary education

14. Average Annual Salary

• Canada: $55,806 CAD (2022), Cost of Living Index: 71.51 (June 2023)
• Australia: $90,329 AUD (2022), Cost of Living Index: 89.23 (June 2023)

15. Economic Strength

• Canada: Strong in industry, technology, and finance
• Australia: Strong in mining, agriculture, and tourism

16. Pathway to Citizenship

• Canada: 3 years
• Australia: 4 years

17. Languages

• Canada: English and French
• Australia: English only

18. Healthcare

• Canada: Universal healthcare with 73.3% patient satisfaction (2022)
• Australia: Universal healthcare with 80.1% patient satisfaction (2022)

19. Quality of Healthcare Facilities

• Canada: 80% of the population lives within 30 minutes of a hospital (2022)
• Australia: 75% of the population lives within 30 minutes of a hospital (2022)

20. Immigration Policies

• Canada: Express Entry system, 405,000 permanent residents admitted in 2022
• Australia: Points-based skilled migration program, 160,000 places in 2022-23

21. Safety and Stability

• Canada: Ranked 6th safest country (2022)
• Australia: Ranked 13th safest country (2022)

22. Diversity and Multiculturalism

• Canada: 21.9% of the population are immigrants (2021)
• Australia: 30.1% of the population are immigrants (2021)

23. Career Advancement Opportunities

• Canada: 45% of employees received a promotion in the last 12 months (2022)
• Australia: 41% of employees received a promotion in the last 12 months (2022)

24. Availability of Skilled Jobs

• Canada: 1.2 million job vacancies (Q1 2023)
• Australia: 480,000 job vacancies (Q1 2023)

25. Cost of Groceries and Utilities

• Canada: Grocery price index 118.1, Utility price index 154.4 (May 2023)
• Australia: Grocery price index 122.4, Utility price index 167.8 (May 2023)

26. Internet Cost

• Canada: Average monthly cost $65 CAD (2022)
• Australia: Average monthly cost $75 AUD (2022)

27. Quality of Public Transportation

• Canada: 74% customer satisfaction (2022)
• Australia: 68% customer satisfaction (2022)

28. Quality of Natural Environment

• Canada: 89.7% of the population lives in areas with good air quality (2022)
• Australia: 85.2% of the population lives in areas with good air quality (2022)

29. Family Reunification Policies

• Canada: 28% of new permanent residents sponsored by family (2022)
• Australia: 32% of new permanent residents sponsored by family (2022)

30. Crime Rates and Public Safety

• Canada: 5,488 criminal incidents per 100,000 population (2022)
• Australia: 6,742 criminal incidents per 100,000 population (2022)

31. Access to High-Speed Internet

• Canada: 95.4% of households have high-speed internet (2022)
• Australia: 92.1% of households have high-speed internet (2022)

32. Ease of Adapting to Local Culture

• Canada: 87% of immigrants report feeling a sense of belonging (2022)
• Australia: 82% of immigrants report feeling a sense of belonging (2022)

33. Quality of Childcare Services

• Canada: 84% of parents satisfied with childcare quality (2022)
• Australia: 88% of parents satisfied with childcare quality (2022)

34. Availability of Waste Management Services

• Canada: 94% of households have curbside waste collection (2022)
• Australia: 98% of households have curbside waste collection (2022)

35. Opportunities for Culinary Experiences

• Canada: 21,000 restaurants and food service establishments (2022)
• Australia: 18,000 restaurants and food service establishments (2022)

36. Quality of Life Index

• Canada: Ranked 6th globally (2022)
• Australia: Ranked 10th globally (2022)

37. Ease of Doing Business

• Canada: Ranked 23rd globally (2023)
• Australia: Ranked 14th globally (2023)

38. Availability of Startup Ecosystem

• Canada: 4,100 active startups, $6.8 billion in venture capital (2022)
• Australia: 3,700 active startups, $4.2 billion in venture capital (2022)

39. Quality of Financial Services and Banking

• Canada: 90% of the population has a bank account (2022)
• Australia: 95% of the population has a bank account (2022)

40. Research and Development Spending

• Canada: 1.7% of GDP (2022)
• Australia: 1.9% of GDP (2022)

41. Migrant Population (Cross-Cultural Collaboration)

• Canada: 21.9% of the population are immigrants (2021)
• Australia: 30.1% of the population are immigrants (2021)

42. Land Size

• Canada: 9,093,510 square km (2nd largest in the world)
• Australia: 7,692,024 square km (6th largest)

43. International Airports

• Canada: 8
• Australia: 9

44. Currency Conversion

• 1 CAD = 0.75 USD
• 1 AUD = 0.68 USD

45. Tokyo 2020 Olympics Medal Tally

• Canada: 24 medals
• Australia: 17 medals

46. Life Expectancy

• Canada: 82.2 years
• Australia: 83.1 years

47. Divorce Rate

• Canada: 40.7 per 1,000 married couples (2020)
• Australia: 1.9 per 1,000 married couples (2021)

48. Parliamentary Seats

• Canada: 338
• Australia: 227

49. Population Growth Rate

• Canada: 1.1% annual growth rate (2022)
• Australia: 1.5% annual growth rate (2022)

50. Population Growth Rate

• Canada: 1.1% annual growth rate (2022 estimate)
• Australia: 1.5% annual growth rate (2022 estimate)