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Pick two. See visas, pay, costs and jobs side by side.
| Topic | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Visa difficulty | Moderate | Hard |
| Top visa routes |
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| Processing time | 6-12 months | 8-18 months |
| Average salary | $55,000 USD | $58,000 USD |
| Minimum wage | CAD $18.15/hr (federal, Apr 2026) | AUD $26.44/hr (Jul 2026) |
| Cost of living | $1,800/month | $2,000/month |
| Jobs in demand |
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| Languages | English, French | English |
| Healthcare | Universal public (Medicare) | Universal public (Medicare) |
| Quality of life | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Welcome for migrants | 10/10 | 8/10 |
🇨🇦 Canada
- Visa difficulty
- Moderate
- Top visa routes
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee (PNP)
- LMIA Work Permit
- Processing time
- 6-12 months
- Average salary
- $55,000 USD
- Minimum wage
- CAD $18.15/hr (federal, Apr 2026)
- Cost of living
- $1,800/month
- Jobs in demand
- Software Engineers
- Nurses
- Accountants
- Electricians
- Truck Drivers
- Languages
- English, French
- Healthcare
- Universal public (Medicare)
- Quality of life
- 9/10
- Safety
- 9/10
- Welcome for migrants
- 10/10
🇦🇺 Australia
- Visa difficulty
- Hard
- Top visa routes
- Skilled Independent (189)
- State Nominated (190)
- Employer Sponsored (482)
- Processing time
- 8-18 months
- Average salary
- $58,000 USD
- Minimum wage
- AUD $26.44/hr (Jul 2026)
- Cost of living
- $2,000/month
- Jobs in demand
- Nurses
- Civil Engineers
- Chefs
- Aged Care Workers
- Software Developers
- Languages
- English
- Healthcare
- Universal public (Medicare)
- Quality of life
- 9/10
- Safety
- 9/10
- Welcome for migrants
- 8/10
Figures are rough guides for comparison. Check the country guide and the official government site before you decide.
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