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Australia

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19

Opportunity score

Challenging

High wages, great lifestyle, strict but clear immigration paths.

Tax profile

Key tax rates for individuals and businesses.

Income tax (top rate)45%
Corporate tax30%
Capital gains tax22.5%
VAT / GST10%

Lifestyle & quality of life

Scores are on a 0–100 scale unless shown as index.

Cost of living index75
Rent index55
Quality of life8.6
Safety score8.7
Healthcare score8.6
Internet speed180 Mbps
Visa friendliness7
Digital nomad score7.7
Retirement score8.3

For Americans & Canadians

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US citizens note

Even if you move to Australia, you still file US taxes on worldwide income. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can shield up to $132,900/yr of earned income. Whether the Foreign Tax Credit or FEIE is better depends on Australia's tax rates and your income type. Ask the AI for your specific situation.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canadian residents note

Moving to Australia as a Canadian non-resident means Canada only taxes your Canadian-source income. A "departure tax" applies on deemed asset dispositions when you leave. Check whether Canada and Australia have a tax treaty, which determines withholding rates on pensions, dividends, and RRSP withdrawals.

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