THIS IS NOT A USUAL VLOG. This is only to help out a few of the South Africans who are planning or thinking of moving to Australia. Vlog will follow soon.
I am from Eswatini and I moved to the UK many years ago so I find your vlog interesting. It’s amazing how different the more advanced countries are to our countries in Africa. Living costs are so high because they make you pay tax everywhere! If I lived in Eswatini and worked in the UK I would be a millionaire. When you talk about the Stamp Duty for buying cars it reminds me of the Stamp Duty we pay for buying houses in the UK - total rip off!. I would love to visit Australia one day.
I’m from Australia but I live in South Africa! Very interesting video. I also have some comparative videos but this is a great idea for a future video. Thanks :)
Sydney in the city is expensive , however Sydney has suburban areas that get cheaper the further from the city centre , however the suburbs have nearly everything the city has , shops, Banks, jobs, public transport and it takes an hour by train or car to get to the center if you like.
Lekker video. First time i checked ur channel out. If u dont already have, maybe make some drive arounds in ur area so we can see what its like. Think u covered alot of the "can i survive financially" questions.
Thanks for the video bro. Im from south Africa my wife is a school teacher we plan to make Australia our home we dont have kids ect so it helps we just need help setting it all up
Been here 30 years now. Best move I made and now retired. Brisbane very popular with South Africans and property while expensive is much cheaper than other cities. Some essential tips. DO NOT waste money on private schools. Seen so many people waste literally hundreds of thousands on this. Government schools are good. Both my kids passed through government schools and are now at university doing very well. Self motivation is more important. Shop around for everything and negotiate. Second hand stuff is widely available on the web. Do your own labouring like gardening, washing the dog, painting, gardening etc. I watch church mouse poor South Africans around us employing people to cut their grass and wash the pooch. Roll up your sleeves people this is not SA. If you are still young, pile money into superannuation. 15% tax going in and zero tax going out if over 60 like me. We now live comfortably off the superannuation which is making around 8% pa. Go for it but be clever.
I raised my Australian born daughter here for 22 years WITHOUT a car. Too expensive for me. She's doing well at uni studying AI. She also went to gov school. Thank God. A lot of suffering but on my budget I'd have just died in SA. Been here 30 years too. From the lovely old JHB. I still miss it. Haven't settled, still.. but it's good to be safe.
Canberra and Sydney are the most expensive places to buy and rent a house, simply because Sydney has a huge population and Canberra is full of well paid government workers. Basically everyone in Canberra is rich. Melbourne's expensive too but not as bad. That said, we get paid a fortune for work here, much more than in the UK or other countries so don't get too scared off by the prices. Anyway, South Africans are very welcome here. They have a good reputation as hard workers and share a similar culture.
@@asiimwemorris6645 . Sorry mate I was just making a point that certain people only wanted white South Africans. Don't mind some of them , but some ain't good people as well. You're right about aboriginal land. Unfortunately they got invaded but a stronger race in the end.
Here's hoping that Australia can help the South Africans that are still living in danger. Move over Aussies, we must make room for the South Africans who need our help.
Johnny Bee You will have to help yourself.....every south african in Aussie did all the hard work themself...get off your butt and stop expecting !!!Stop feeling sorry for yourself.....if you think a thousand aussies are going to welcome you on your arrival on the airport...stop thinking...its not going to happen...moving to another country is going to be the hardest thing that you have ever done in your life....but in your case...The Best...good luck !!
Been thinking of immigration for some time, well, 10 years to be more exact. But getting so far to do it, that is difficult, it is scary, it is a big decision. Coming from South Africa no matter where you go, it will not be easy in the beginning, the Rand is so weak. Well, I'm 32, single, a web developer and self employed. Suppose all those things can be an advantage.
Don't go to the southern cities, there's more to Australia than Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Perth Brisbane. The Gold Coast is a great option and better then the rest for an active family. But if money is a problem then there's Northern Queensland like Townsville Cairns Toowoomba Rockhampton Mackay these cities don't any of the issues of the Southern cities and are cheaper living standards and the climate is more like South Africa. The Northern Territory is cheap too but very sparse and hard to get things you take for granted in a Capital city.
Gotta say that the weather isn't too similar, mostly due to altitude and latitude. NQ coast is similar to Tanzania. Not SA. But it is certainly cheaper with most of the nice things about having a city,with quick access to the wilderness and Rainforest plus the GBR.
I think most of our families have moved to Australia. Texas. UK. They have never complained. All happy. I think Italy would be great for the UFO sightings
Uhmm South African will always be green and gold I can hear from your the way you talk, you way of expressing your self but thanks for the info I have never think about moving from SA now you makes me think about 😁😁😁
My daughter has two children in Day Care and it is very expensive ($300 total per day) however despite earning just under $200k and husband is well paid (just over $300k I think) they do get subsidies. I believe the cost of the second child will be fully covered after July. In NSW and VIC they have announced the gradual introduction of a new Pre-K year - this will mean that by 2030 all children from 4 on will have access to free day care. The introduction commences next year in selected areas. Also since the move towards remote working due to Covid there has been a migration to regional areas of NSW and housing prices have grown rapidly as a result but still well below Sydney.
@@evocatus989 put in context their combined income per year is $A520K per annum. Most normal salary earners do have this daily charge heavily subsidised by the gov and do not pay that figure. Also Aus is a high salary country and very safe.
Hi! Do you have any recommendations regarding agencies for immigration? My husband and I really want to get the process started, but don't really know where to start 🙈
U go where U can get work. No don't pack it urself. U can't claim.insurance if u do. Or it'll be VERY hard. But I agree, they take their time and sometimes stuff up.
Howzit bru I don't have a conventional income my business is online in the crypto space will I be allowed to move if I'm not going to add value to the 9 to 5 community
Hey Guys , been in Australia 🇦🇺 for 22 years . What options do South Africans have given the exchange rate , better to move to a regional City as a start houses are cheaper, much cheaper. $ 350.000.00 Any assistance and local knowledge let me know .
Hi I'm from Kuils River, Cape Town Got a BNurs Hons degree. Planning on immigrating to South Australia (Adelaide). My question is, can a Registered Professional Nurse make a good living in Australia? Looking at Buying a house, cars, etc
Hi Rudene. A nurse earns approximately $65,000AU and above per year. There is a good supply of work, so employment is easy. Your lifestyle here will depend on a few things. Do you have an income producing partner? How many dependants? Generally speaking, a $65000 salary will allow you to borrow around $200,000 for the purchase of property. In Sydney, there are VERY few properties at that level, but there are thousands of rural areas that require nurses where housing is very cheap. In the town of Cobar NSW (population 4000), there is currently a job advertised for RN's. A large 4 bedroom house will cost $1800pm to rent and the job pays $7000pm. This place is in the middle of nowhere, but it's a start. I’m not sure what’s available in Adelaide, but circumstances will be similar. Hope it helps!
Thank you for the video, most of my questions answered. Cities in South Africa similar to Australian Cities? Port Elizabeth similar to ? Cape Town similar to? JHB similar to? I am considering the move, but as you know, it is not so easy. Thank you again, your input is much appreciated. Regards
Theres nothing like joburg because it's a hole! But i yes very similar. Sydney is verymuch like ct. And gold Coast like Durban. Melbourne is also like ct (seapoint) Canberra is very different. Its like a big stellenbosch. Hope that helps.
@@markjonesvlogs563 , Thanks, I am highly considering Canberra as I studied in Stellenbosch Uni, I am currently in P.E and love it here, however you know the situation in S.A, love the country, dislike the Government. All the best and keep up with the good work.
Yes! I honestly cannot explain to people how thankful I am that I left SA. When you live there you don't know how bad it really is. You have no idea what life could be like because the idea of security, comfort, accessibility, services are so far-fetched in SA that you think your quality of life is ok there... But its not. Its garbage. If you eat chicken everyday because you can't buy steak you get to a point where you just eat the chicken and get on with it. But when you get that big juicy mature wagyu steak you relise how crap the chicken really was.
@@markjonesvlogs563 thank you, but surely not everything is better in every way over there. I know it depends on where you live, but in general, can you live the same lifestyle in terms of house size, etc?
@@markjonesvlogs563 Good points, just wanted to point out how livable and more affordable Adelaide is, it's also not a massive city, bigger than Canberra, smaller than Syd, Melb, Bris, etc
How can i immigrate to Australia from Nigeria? I love Australia. I tried to obtain visa but i was denial visa. I have money for living and education. Please reply
BTW Melbourne was the most liveable city in the world for 8 years, now number 2 after Vienna moved to number 1. Sydney is 5th. Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide are also in top 25. Canberra is not even in the top 50. its a politicians city. FYI Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane is where you want to be. Sydney is good also but too expensive.
Do you realize that the land issue will affect every race that lives in the suburbs too? Imagine if you bought land and now it gets taken away and given to the poor for free.
@@MajorrBison Our rules, economy and universities are governed by the rOthScIld bank, as they are in most countries. The rules, costs and monitoring certainly don't apply to 3rd-worlders who cheat their way into the country, they're reserved for Eiropeans only
Glad you like living here, seen some sad docos on SA white farmers very scary stuff. Well done on the jersey, hope they get better one day not holding my breath. Would like to see more South Africaicans in the wallabies team they may do better then lol.
Shout out from Stellenbosch! Just discovered your vlog. Enjoyed it - thanks!
I am from Eswatini and I moved to the UK many years ago so I find your vlog interesting. It’s amazing how different the more advanced countries are to our countries in Africa. Living costs are so high because they make you pay tax everywhere! If I lived in Eswatini and worked in the UK I would be a millionaire. When you talk about the Stamp Duty for buying cars it reminds me of the Stamp Duty we pay for buying houses in the UK - total rip off!. I would love to visit Australia one day.
Great stuff man. Really helpful. Please make more. Thanks so much.
I’m from Australia but I live in South Africa! Very interesting video. I also have some comparative videos but this is a great idea for a future video. Thanks :)
Do.u like it there?
Hey man that was a well done video. Pretty informative best of luck
Heyyyyyyy
Just started a channel on this too. Moving to Aus next month. Thanks for the heads up😊
Sydney in the city is expensive , however Sydney has suburban areas that get cheaper the further from the city centre , however the suburbs have nearly everything the city has , shops, Banks, jobs, public transport and it takes an hour by train or car to get to the center if you like.
Ek soek al so lank na so video, baie dankie! Jy moet meer maak asb!
Awsome video. Dis moeilik om die informasie te kry.
Ek is in die navorsing stadium. So meer van die videos Sal great wees. Thanks.
Thank you for this video!!!! So so helpful!!!
Lekker video. First time i checked ur channel out. If u dont already have, maybe make some drive arounds in ur area so we can see what its like. Think u covered alot of the "can i survive financially" questions.
Yeah dude, brought 3 dogs over. Vet bills are also hectic this side. Still getting used to the Melbourne weather but love it.
Check out other cities in Aus, they don't all have Melbourne weather ;;)
beter maar nou plan maak om te trek want oor n paar jaar gaan SA n oorlog sone wees... thanks for this video.
Thanks for the video bro. Im from south Africa my wife is a school teacher we plan to make Australia our home we dont have kids ect so it helps we just need help setting it all up
Thanks, I just moved to Australia from South Africa :)
@@JJMaritz1976 en toe wat het dit als gekos?
What was it like in Australia from your experience
Been here 30 years now. Best move I made and now retired. Brisbane very popular with South Africans and property while expensive is much cheaper than other cities. Some essential tips. DO NOT waste money on private schools. Seen so many people waste literally hundreds of thousands on this. Government schools are good. Both my kids passed through government schools and are now at university doing very well. Self motivation is more important. Shop around for everything and negotiate. Second hand stuff is widely available on the web. Do your own labouring like gardening, washing the dog, painting, gardening etc. I watch church mouse poor South Africans around us employing people to cut their grass and wash the pooch. Roll up your sleeves people this is not SA. If you are still young, pile money into superannuation. 15% tax going in and zero tax going out if over 60 like me. We now live comfortably off the superannuation which is making around 8% pa. Go for it but be clever.
I raised my Australian born daughter here for 22 years WITHOUT a car. Too expensive for me. She's doing well at uni studying AI. She also went to gov school. Thank God. A lot of suffering but on my budget I'd have just died in SA. Been here 30 years too. From the lovely old JHB. I still miss it. Haven't settled, still.. but it's good to be safe.
True but only government schools in decent or good suburbs are good, and some better that others so it's worth doing your research.
SMART OZZIE
Australian here.
I lived in Canberra for a decade.
It is the most underrated city in Australia.
Wonderful outdoor activities available.
I liked the video mark. Thank you.
Canberra and Sydney are the most expensive places to buy and rent a house, simply because Sydney has a huge population and Canberra is full of well paid government workers. Basically everyone in Canberra is rich. Melbourne's expensive too but not as bad. That said, we get paid a fortune for work here, much more than in the UK or other countries so don't get too scared off by the prices. Anyway, South Africans are very welcome here. They have a good reputation as hard workers and share a similar culture.
the cost of living in those cities is 3 times more than Johannesburg-a fortune ! maybe you do !
Only the white ones.
Yeah but the thing is that outside of the big cities the rest of the country is cheap, even if the country area in question is doing well
@@terrencefairhurst3813 Who gave the right to invite people in the land of Aboriginal people
@@asiimwemorris6645 . Sorry mate I was just making a point that certain people only wanted white South Africans. Don't mind some of them , but some ain't good people as well. You're right about aboriginal land. Unfortunately they got invaded but a stronger race in the end.
Here's hoping that Australia can help the South Africans that are still living in danger. Move over Aussies, we must make room for the South Africans who need our help.
Johnny Bee You will have to help yourself.....every south african in Aussie did all the hard work themself...get off your butt and stop expecting !!!Stop feeling sorry for yourself.....if you think a thousand aussies are going to welcome you on your arrival on the airport...stop thinking...its not going to happen...moving to another country is going to be the hardest thing that you have ever done in your life....but in your case...The Best...good luck !!
the aboriginal Australians need your fucking help highest incaseration Rate on earth. plus highest suicide look in your own back yard
yes please we need your help
I might be moving to Australia
Johnny Bee, the aussies have a lot on their hands at the moment, oh and one more thing "CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME.."
Awesome video, baie dankie!
Good video....I agree with everything....remember your BED !!!!!
Thank you so much bru!!
Great Vide .. Thanks, .. I am planning to go to Coffs Harbour ....
Hi Mark, did you move and how did it go?
@@RichardMcGeorge Hi Richard .. Not Yet .. we did a tour last year .. Covid slowed things down but we are in the process ..
Do you miss Stellies? I lived there for 8 years and still miss it terribly!
Thank you, useful information
Been thinking of immigration for some time, well, 10 years to be more exact. But getting so far to do it, that is difficult, it is scary, it is a big decision. Coming from South Africa no matter where you go, it will not be easy in the beginning, the Rand is so weak. Well, I'm 32, single, a web developer and self employed. Suppose all those things can be an advantage.
I moved at 40. Personally I think the younger you go the easier you’ll settle down.
So helpful. Baie dankie.
Coming to visit first is off the table for now.. so I guess it's off the Brisbane because the housing market is more affordable. :P
good to see you repping the aboriginal jersey
Yeah man. I rate its one of the best looking jerseys out there
Don't go to the southern cities, there's more to Australia than Melbourne Sydney Adelaide Perth Brisbane. The Gold Coast is a great option and better then the rest for an active family. But if money is a problem then there's Northern Queensland like Townsville Cairns Toowoomba Rockhampton Mackay these cities don't any of the issues of the Southern cities and are cheaper living standards and the climate is more like South Africa. The Northern Territory is cheap too but very sparse and hard to get things you take for granted in a Capital city.
Gotta say that the weather isn't too similar, mostly due to altitude and latitude. NQ coast is similar to Tanzania. Not SA. But it is certainly cheaper with most of the nice things about having a city,with quick access to the wilderness and Rainforest plus the GBR.
Good lucky there . I'm back in SA after living in Sydneyfor 7years
I think most of our families have moved to Australia. Texas. UK. They have never complained. All happy. I think Italy would be great for the UFO sightings
Thanks!
Thanks for the info. What's the name of that shipping company again?
Baie dankie dit het my baie gehelp!!!
How can we buy camera equipment from you? When you visiting SA again?
I am originally from Pretoria ARMY HQ SGT - RET. Thanks for your video.
Eyy hi from Stellies!!🙂
Thanks man I have a Christian channel living in South Africa have friends in Australia and a cuz this video of you is so interesting
Piele video. Thanks boet
God bless you n family
Uhmm South African will always be green and gold I can hear from your the way you talk, you way of expressing your self but thanks for the info I have never think about moving from SA now you makes me think about 😁😁😁
thanks kwagga... bo-baas video
thanks alot with the info .awe
very helpful video man 😎😎😎😎😎
Nou waar gaan jule al die plaas boere akomodeer?
My daughter has two children in Day Care and it is very expensive ($300 total per day) however despite earning just under $200k and husband is well paid (just over $300k I think) they do get subsidies. I believe the cost of the second child will be fully covered after July. In NSW and VIC they have announced the gradual introduction of a new Pre-K year - this will mean that by 2030 all children from 4 on will have access to free day care. The introduction commences next year in selected areas. Also since the move towards remote working due to Covid there has been a migration to regional areas of NSW and housing prices have grown rapidly as a result but still well below Sydney.
Its unbelieveable ... A private nanny in South Africa costs $300 per month, who will cook and clean
@@evocatus989 put in context their combined income per year is $A520K per annum. Most normal salary earners do have this daily charge heavily subsidised by the gov and do not pay that figure. Also Aus is a high salary country and very safe.
I want to move to aussie in 2019, can you suggest any companies that can assist with the immigration please and more or less the cost
Hi! Do you have any recommendations regarding agencies for immigration? My husband and I really want to get the process started, but don't really know where to start 🙈
You can do it all yourself. Its really easy. Go onto the Gov.com.au website. all the info is there
Just make sure you forget about the Springboks and start supporting the Wallabies when you move here ;)
My family from Cape Town are moving to Australia soon, I'm s*** scared about going out to watch Rugby and Cricket with my bok jerseys on!
hahahah lol
@@WaltyStudios When you get here, you'll notice that any kind of violence is unheard of at sporting games. You'll be fine in your Spring Boks gear.
@@WaltyStudios You have nothing to worry about.
if you wanna be a real aussie you hate rugby union all together and follow either afl or nrl
Can anyone do reverse for Australian dollars and what it costs for various things over in SA using AUD?
U go where U can get work. No don't pack it urself. U can't claim.insurance if u do. Or it'll be VERY hard. But I agree, they take their time and sometimes stuff up.
Howzit bru I don't have a conventional income my business is online in the crypto space will I be allowed to move if I'm not going to add value to the 9 to 5 community
rugby union is not popular in aus..best to wear an afl or nrl top depends on the state you are in
Haha you got the indigenous Wallabies jersey, nice! Picking up a win over the All Blacks with it just makes it that much better
Hey Guys , been in Australia 🇦🇺 for 22 years . What options do South Africans have given the exchange rate , better to move to a regional City as a start houses are cheaper, much cheaper. $ 350.000.00
Any assistance and local knowledge let me know .
Hello, please are you allow to use SA driver's license in Australia?
Ag ! you know,Home is where the heart is ! In my opinion Aussie is for the Australians and South africa is for me.
The saying Grass always greener when you are on the other side, Relocation it's just not for everyone Period.
Well said
Hi there, is there a way to get hold of you more personally; Skype, email etc?
Hi
I'm from Kuils River, Cape Town
Got a BNurs Hons degree. Planning on immigrating to South Australia (Adelaide).
My question is, can a Registered Professional Nurse make a good living in Australia?
Looking at Buying a house, cars, etc
Hi Rudene. A nurse earns approximately $65,000AU and above per year. There is a good supply of work, so employment is easy. Your lifestyle here will depend on a few things. Do you have an income producing partner? How many dependants? Generally speaking, a $65000 salary will allow you to borrow around $200,000 for the purchase of property. In Sydney, there are VERY few properties at that level, but there are thousands of rural areas that require nurses where housing is very cheap. In the town of Cobar NSW (population 4000), there is currently a job advertised for RN's. A large 4 bedroom house will cost $1800pm to rent and the job pays $7000pm. This place is in the middle of nowhere, but it's a start. I’m not sure what’s available in Adelaide, but circumstances will be similar. Hope it helps!
@@jameswilliam2708 thank you so much.
Asb maak nog videos 🙏
Thank you for the video, most of my questions answered. Cities in South Africa similar to Australian Cities?
Port Elizabeth similar to ?
Cape Town similar to?
JHB similar to?
I am considering the move, but as you know, it is not so easy. Thank you again, your input is much appreciated.
Regards
Theres nothing like joburg because it's a hole! But i yes very similar. Sydney is verymuch like ct. And gold Coast like Durban. Melbourne is also like ct (seapoint) Canberra is very different. Its like a big stellenbosch. Hope that helps.
@@markjonesvlogs563 , Thanks, I am highly considering Canberra as I studied in Stellenbosch Uni, I am currently in P.E and love it here, however you know the situation in S.A, love the country, dislike the Government. All the best and keep up with the good work.
For anyone watching in 2020, it’s 1 to 12 now
And 2022 1 to 10
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In your opinion, is it still worth it moving over if you don't have a partner or kids?
Yes! I honestly cannot explain to people how thankful I am that I left SA. When you live there you don't know how bad it really is. You have no idea what life could be like because the idea of security, comfort, accessibility, services are so far-fetched in SA that you think your quality of life is ok there... But its not. Its garbage. If you eat chicken everyday because you can't buy steak you get to a point where you just eat the chicken and get on with it. But when you get that big juicy mature wagyu steak you relise how crap the chicken really was.
@@markjonesvlogs563 thank you, but surely not everything is better in every way over there. I know it depends on where you live, but in general, can you live the same lifestyle in terms of house size, etc?
@@markjonesvlogs563 I've been to Brisbane twice now, just got back now after being there for a month
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Would you be kind enough to email me at glennby123@gmail.com I have questions to ask you. I live down on the coast near Bega. Ta
@@markjonesvlogs563 Good points, just wanted to point out how livable and more affordable Adelaide is, it's also not a massive city, bigger than Canberra, smaller than Syd, Melb, Bris, etc
hoe is die skole???
You've been in Oz for just over a year and you're already sounding like an Aussie...weird.
How can i immigrate to Australia from Nigeria? I love Australia. I tried to obtain visa but i was denial visa. I have money for living and education. Please reply
BTW Melbourne was the most liveable city in the world for 8 years, now number 2 after Vienna moved to number 1. Sydney is 5th. Brisbane, Perth & Adelaide are also in top 25. Canberra is not even in the top 50. its a politicians city. FYI Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane is where you want to be. Sydney is good also but too expensive.
we're not leaving. We built this nation. We may have handed over the government, but we are not gonna give up our property. Sorry dude!
Do you realize that the land issue will affect every race that lives in the suburbs too? Imagine if you bought land and now it gets taken away and given to the poor for free.
dont be stubborn. what are you going to pass on to your children? false pride.
I understand why people stay. For South Africans, buying property from scratch in a developed nation can be impossible.
How’s that going at the moment?
You took the words out of my mouth
As a White South Africa Male , How do you meet woman from Australia , is what I want to know.
go to australia and talk to them
So in short you got married that jump that side of things and it cost you 200 k just on Visa's s Gatcha
ridiculous amount of money, almost like they don't want you in their country type of shit.
@@MajorrBison Our rules, economy and universities are governed by the rOthScIld bank, as they are in most countries. The rules, costs and monitoring certainly don't apply to 3rd-worlders who cheat their way into the country, they're reserved for Eiropeans only
What did he put in his pants?
Your music is drowning out your voice 😣
Canberra ? Overpriced and full of public servants.
Glad you like living here, seen some sad docos on SA white farmers very scary stuff. Well done on the jersey, hope they get better one day not holding my breath. Would like to see more South Africaicans in the wallabies team they may do better then lol.
I dont like your jersey ! :-)