Living in AUSTRALIA vs AMERICA | 10 Surprising Similarities and DIFFERENCES

In this video, I discuss the main differences in living in AUSTRALIA and AMERICA! Are you considering moving to the United States or Australia? Have you ever thought of what life is like in either one of these great countries? If so, you have come to the right place and have found the right video. I speak from experience, and having lived in BOTH America and Australia, I think many of you will this very informative, especially if you're thinking of living in one of these two AWESOME countries! I have been living in America for a number of years now but I also had the privilege of briefly living in Australia too a few years ago. While living in the United States has been an incredible experience, I have not forgotten about my experience living "Down Under". There are quite a few similarities between America and Australia but there are also a number of differences that need to be taken into account. So, would you live in Australia or America? Are you thinking of moving to either one of these countries, or are you looking to leave one country for the other? Have you ever wondered what made the United States and Australia different from one another? If so, you have found the right video!

In my opinion, the United States is the best country in the world...but Australia is a great country too. Both countries offer great experiences and each have their own advantages and disadvantages. The points I make are based upon my personal experience and research I have done on the subject.

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[FionaEm]

I know you mean well with your comments 🙂 but some of them are factually incorrect. Australia is 75% as big as the US, and stretches from approx 10 degrees to 43 degrees south of the equator - so we have everything from snowy mountains to hot deserts to tropical rainforests and gorgeous beaches. We also have the iconic Great Barrier Reef, Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock), Sydney Harbour, Kakadu and the Twelve Apostles, to name a few landmarks.

We don't have as many interstate highways because our population is smaller and most of our capital cities are a long way apart. It's easier to fly than drive for 10, 15 or 20 hours!

It also stands to reason that we have fewer top-ranked universities than the US because our population is a lot smaller. Bigger isn't always better!

As for Americans being friendlier, I think that depends on your point of view. A lot of Aussies think American friendliness is somewhat superficial. On the other hand, Aussies tend to be friendlier once they know and respect you.

[grunthostheflatulent]

I have a unique perspective having worked and bounced between both countries and dealing with many expatriates from Australia and the US.
A common statement I have personally heard MANY times over the years is this,
Americans now living and working in Australia will say, "The best decision I/we ever made!"
Australians now living and working in America will say, "The worst decision I/we ever made!"

[smurfun]

I think Australia is better for things that are actually important not mentioned in your video like health care, gun control, our prison system and how we treat war veterans.
I once had a serious brain injury and went through the public system. (No insurance) Cost me zero dollars and my employer paid my full wages for 3 months while I was off work. What would happen to you in America if you were too ill to work for 3 months and had no insurance?
My guess is unless you were rich you would end up homeless.

[julieknight]

If you're going to compare two countries at least do more research.

[tetsuan]

Your key word was that you lived in Australia briefly, not enough to know or to experience Australia.

[Katrinagaming-enos]

Without repeating everything I've read in the comments as well as noting the thumbs down tally. Australians are not being defensive they are simply saying your stats are wrong, or your bias, or your comparisons (based on population) is out of context, or your simply ignorant (to things such as Australian snowfall, cuisine, etc) makes this post wrong on so many levels.

I understand your comments are personal but if this post is a guide to future travellers, then it's misleading.

[dutchroll]

Your point 1) about the food is actually probably influenced a lot by what you're used to. I've visited the USA a lot, lived there for a year, and have family there. I think American food is dominated by junk food around every corner, excessive sugar, and excessive processing. For international cuisines, it is admittedly hard to find good Mexican here because we simply don't have a Mexican immigrant population. However Greek, Italian, Indian, and Southeast Asian food of a quality at least equal to the USA is very easy to get (Indian & Asian food is far better here than the USA in my experience). We have large populations of those immigrants and they are proud of their cuisines.

Your point 6) about safety is fine, but the one thing which is exceedingly unlikely in Australia is that you'll get shot anywhere, including in the big cities or dark unless you're operating a biker gang meth lab.

Your point 7) about wealth doesn't mention the wealth disparity from the poorest to the richest. This is called "wealth inequality" and in the USA it is *massive*. The USA ranks #4 in terms of the most wealth inequality between richest and poorest, and Australia ranks #149. So most of the national "wealth" in the USA is held by very few people. Not so in Australia.

Your point 10) about education really doesn't take into account population. You have 330 million people. We have 25 million people and only 4 or 5 major cities. You expect us to have as many great universities? Maybe a better comparison would be to look at Australian technological breakthroughs (co-discovered penicillin, invented the black box flight recorder, invented the first commercially useable ultrasound scanner, discovered lithium treatment for bipolar disorder, invented the bionic ear, invented the first pacemaker, invented the first electric drill, founded Google maps before it was actually bought by Google, developed the HPV vaccine - the world's first ever anti-cancer vaccine, discovered the cure for peptic ulcers, etc). Not bad for a tiny population. 😉

[nelsondesousa]

You lost me when you said that the US is safe! What the hell are you talking about? You are way off on so many points. Where are your facts?

[cceats]

I’m currently living in the US. Prior to this, I’ve lived in Brisbane for 2 years, and the U.S for 6 years. Just my opinion, my concern with living in the US is safety, working culture, and cost of living. I’ve worked in both countries, I really miss the amount of holiday days in Australia. The U.S working culture is more intense, and in a sense, it’s more like a ‘rat race’ (I know you don’t have to be a part of that). The Salary in the US seems more, but the cost of living ( rent or own, property tax, home insurance, house insurance) is high, and healthcare cost is ridiculously high too. Hard to say which one is better. At this point of my life, I prioritise my life quality and mental health more than making 10k or 20k more a year. I’m planning to move back to Aus.

[diobrando]

I'm Israeli who's been in both USA and Australia. USA is so much better in every aspect especially salaries.

[soumya]

The video is so to the point! Thank you so much .Was reading the comments people only want to pinpoint whats not correct :I

[twistedaus]

11:31 Unless you're a pedestrian. What I found with the US is it was much more car focused. I found it extremely frustrating just trying to talk around sometimes. You would just come to the end of side walks randomly, and you very rarely felt protected from the roads as a pedestrian. Side walks would be completely dilapidated and in disrepair, often to the point where you would question whether you're supposed to be there. If I want to walk 20km in a direction in Australia, I can do that relatively easy...but in the US walking lets say 1-2mi to a grocer....that might be a challenge if not impossible in many cases without large detours or needing to switch my mode of transport.

[windydelta]

Man, I keep getting your stuff recced now. But dude how long were you in Australia for? How much time did you spend researching for this video?

[ZeBoy]

You can drive from city to city in Australia just fine Highway 1 is the longest continuous highway in the world it circles to entire coast of Australia linking every mainland state capital, it’s also possible to skip the Victoria and travel directly to Perth from Sydney via Adelaide it’s Also possible to drive directly via paved highway between Melbourne and Darwin via Adelaide skipping WA likewise it’s possible to drive Sydney to Darwin skipping Brisbane.

So yes you can drive continuously from city to city in Australia.

[seachangelezzie]

Would be interested to know how long you actually lived here, whether you worked here, made friends, had family, explored all the states and territories etc. I lived in Canada for 7 years, worked there, married a Canadian and feel I have q good understanding of their culture and country. I travelled in Europe for 3 months, and would never claim I "lived" in Europe

[BigGamer_]

Chris as compare to labor cost income which country best US or AUS

[allygaretzka]

Hi! I’m planning to venture out to the country from the States towards the end of the year. I’ve been in TX most of my life so I’m used to the heat (although it might be a different type of heat). Being able to work for anywhere I’m flexible as far as dates & cities go. Do y’all have any recommendations? Genuinely asking. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated. I’ve between Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Also, if y’all know the current state of the country I’d love to hear about it. I’m doing so much research before I relocate.

[socomxx]

Moved to America, I freaking love it soooo much, so much fun, feels like I'm living my life here. Think I'm going to settle in America for good. If you have a job and manage your money correctly, you'll be fine in America.

[gayle]

I think the title says it all. Australia verses America. Like a contest. It’s not a contest dude and your opinion is just that, your opinion. There are countless facts to refute almost every one of your biases. Like you, I also have lived in both countries but currently live in Australia. My daughter also attended school in both counties, albeit only middle school in US, and I could refute almost all of your assertions, but I won’t bother, because like you, they are just my opinions and biases. But the one that really riled me was education, sure you have Ivy League universities but you also have sub standard primary and secondary education systems mired by overcrowding and lack of resources. My daughter, nor any other child attending school in Australia, has ever had to wear a bullet proof backpack, nor participate in drills against a shooter attacking their safety in schools. This was one reason we came home. Safety. America is not a safe country.

[joebloggs]

Chris - I don't think you got out too much over your three months - there is as much diversity in food and climate as you see in the United States. You just happen to know more about where you've lived for most of your life - that's reasonable I guess. Culturally you are more aligned with being North American, and link being outspoken with being friendly, but not the case here in Australia, some are just quiet but thoughtful none the less.