Moving to Georgia from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 2.0% more expensive than Australia overall. A A$107,021 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $72,674 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Australia to Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
A$107,021 → $72,674
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.1% less
Groceries
pay 14.3% more
Transportation
pay 8.8% less
Housing
pay 27.9% more
Childcare
pay 7.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Georgia cost about 5% more than cities in Australia.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Australia to Georgia, based on official data.
people moved from Australia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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- 1,829,251
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Australia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Georgia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs better than Georgia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Georgia performs significantly better than Australia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Canberra | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) |
Bureau of Meteorology
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Australia
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Australia?
Yes — Georgia is on average about 3% cheaper than Australia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $18,168 in Georgia on a A$107,021 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
Usually fine from major cities in Georgia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Australia?
Australia performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Atlanta is 72°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Atlanta receives around 49.7 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
Both Australia and Georgia share the same official language: English.
