Friday, 20 February 2026

Cost of Living Comparison: Australia vs Canada vs UK

Planning to work abroad? Compare the real cost of living in Australia, Canada and the UK- rent, food, transport, salaries and savings potential.

Cost of Livingn Comparison-Australia vs Canada vs UK'

When choosing a country to work abroad, salary alone doesn't matter. What truly matters is how much can save after expenses. 

Let's compare Australia, Canada, and the UK using real-world living costs and earning potential.

Housing Cost (Biggest Expense)

Australia
-Rent: 1 bed city- High
Sharing accomodation is common
Utilities can be expensive

Canada
-Rent varies greatly by city
-More affordable outside Toronto and Vancouver

UK
-London is extremely expensive
-Northern cities are more affordable

Reality: Canada offers the best balance for housing

                                                                
imagecredit: by Gabriel Vera from Pixabay


Food and Daily Expenses

Country              Groceries                Eating out
Australia            Expensive               Expensive
Canada               Moderate.               Moderate
UK.                    Moderate.               Affordable pubs

Cooking at home saves money in all three countries.

Transport and Healthcare

Transport
-Australia: Car-dependent
-Canada: City- dependent
-UK: Excellent public transport

Healthcare
-Australia: Medicare 
-Canada: Public Healthcare
-UK:NHS

Salary vs Savings Reality

High salary= high Savings

Country.                        Salary                         Savings Potential
Australia                       High                            Medium
Canada                          Medium                      Medium

Conclusion:

If your goal is maximum savings, Canada often wins.
If lifestyle matters most, Australia shines.
If culture and travel access matter, the UK works well.

The best country depends on your priorities, not hype.