Moving to Louisiana from Australia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Australia to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Australia to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 7.5% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$107,021 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $67,304 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baton Rouge averages 79°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Australia and Louisiana.
What does your salary buy?
A$107,021 → $67,304
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.8% less
Groceries
pay 13.7% more
Transportation
pay 19.7% less
Housing
pay 7.6% more
Childcare
pay 12.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.3% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Australia to Louisiana.
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Louisiana compared to Australia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs better than Louisiana 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
Australia performs better than Louisiana across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs better than Louisiana 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 | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°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 Louisiana than Australia?
On average Louisiana is about 10% less expensive than Australia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $16,826 for 3 months in Louisiana (based on a A$107,021 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Louisiana?
From major Louisiana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Australia and Louisiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Louisiana compared to Australia?
Australia performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Louisiana compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Baton Rouge is 79°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Baton Rouge receives around 60.6 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Louisiana?
Both Australia and Louisiana share the same official language: English.
