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100% fewer venomous creatures in NZ.

Being young itchy footed kiwis in the mid 1960's we joined the flow back and forth across the Tasman and spent 7 years there .. and found out first hand all you are pointing out today, nothing has changed... wages were more in OZ, but taking into account that rents were higher and properties harder to find, housing very much more expensive and home ownership was a dream in Oz whereas a very definite reality in NZ... electricity and water higher and higher education enormously more expensive in Oz....clothing more expensive and groceries only marginally cheaper.... BUT quality of living did not compare... every single thing you pay for in Oz.. even parking to go to the beach!! We returned home with our young family to raise the kiwi way and found there was a school on the end of the street and the kids walked to school, most kiwis had homes with sections big enough for a game of footie or cricket..and running bare foot as kids there was not the fear of snakes and spiders.  It was just one big relief to raise kids the kiwi way and not have to sit and watch them in parks playing - guarding them against the pedos which hang out around these spaces. 100% more family friendly in NZ and 100% easier being a parent in NZ!

Police in Australia are a lot more scary than the NZ version for the average non criminal citizen

Really great video. Mum and I watched and mum said "let him know he's very listenable and has put in a lot of work to make this"

Great comparison with actual data.  Thanks for sharing.

No mention of the out of control gangs in OZ I just moved back after 20 years in Australia and it is all about: out of control crime, stinking heat that makes you sick and things that want to bite you.

My whanau in Australia often complain about the poor work/life balance - but then again many of them are manual workers.

Owning a vehicle in oz is crazy expensive

One seldom mentioned cause of the difference is the existence of powerful unions in Australia. New Zealand unions were neutered in the 80s and 90s.

Greetings from paradise, I live in Queenstown and will never change that for living in Australia.

Sydney I wouldn't even consider moving there for less than 180k and at least 250k for a family.

You forgot stamp duty taxes in Australia when purchasing  property. Each state has different taxes but in my state.. for a purchase price of say $1 million you would need to pay duty of $42000 AUD more or less on top of the $1000000 purchase price.

No thanks. NZ far better, safer and more down to earth people. Losing your pension and moving overseas for $300 per week extra? Nah thanks. Not to mention food is far better and fresher in NZ and much healthier lifestyle with more temperate weather not to mention beaches, mountains and forests within easy reach. I've lived in UK and Australia and NZ is by far better. Most Kiwis go to Australia because they don't know any different and it's closest major country. If Kiwis were made to experience life in UK, US or Australia before making the move, I don't think they would be packing their bags too quickly. Grass is not always greener.

Dont forget kiwisaver employer contribution gets taxed due to ESCT tax so you dont get the whole 3% of the employer contribution in New Zealand

Having lived in Australia for 15 years, you need every extra penny you earn compared to NZ. The reason to move is for more opportunities in a larger and more diverse economy (which remains backwards and not exactly diverse by OECD standards - digging stuff out of the ground just pays better than animal products).

Everyone always talks about the price comparison of groceries etc  and the wages are higher in Australia  but what about the cost of basic services like having an oil change done on your car, plumber replace leaking taps in your house etc.
As Australians get paid more in wages then i can only see that trade services come at a greater cost to cover these higher wages.
Would be interested in seeing a comparison of charge out rates.

Been there, done that, came back home and not regretted it at all. Although I do wish Kiwisaver forced employers to pay 12% like in Oz.

Kiwi saver is not super or a retirement fund. Don't forget you get NZ Super age 65 or around $800 per fortnight

The vibe of Australia is alot better for younger people more to do nz if your into outdoors