Hello, all.
I am up for a job that would move me to Sydney. I'm very excited about the prospect of the move, but have heaps of questions.
1. Cost of living
As I negotiate my salary, I am being told that the cost of living is much lower in Sydney than in New York, where I currently live. Do folks find that to be the case? And if so, by what measure? I'd hate to accept a job for too little, and then have to make unwanted adjustments to my lifestyle.
2. Taxes
To that end, I'm trying to figure out what my net pay will be vs my net pay in the states. Are taxes in Australia higher or lower than those we're used to paying in NYC?
3. Do I need a car? Is it possible to lease a car like in the states, or will I have to buy?
I'm sure I'll have lots more questions, but if there are folks on this board who wouldn't mind helping me out with those initial few, I'd be grateful.
All best,
G
I am up for a job that would move me to Sydney. I'm very excited about the prospect of the move, but have heaps of questions.
1. Cost of living
As I negotiate my salary, I am being told that the cost of living is much lower in Sydney than in New York, where I currently live. Do folks find that to be the case? And if so, by what measure? I'd hate to accept a job for too little, and then have to make unwanted adjustments to my lifestyle.
2. Taxes
To that end, I'm trying to figure out what my net pay will be vs my net pay in the states. Are taxes in Australia higher or lower than those we're used to paying in NYC?
3. Do I need a car? Is it possible to lease a car like in the states, or will I have to buy?
I'm sure I'll have lots more questions, but if there are folks on this board who wouldn't mind helping me out with those initial few, I'd be grateful.
All best,
G