Moving to Australia from Minnesota
What to Expect
Considering a move from Minnesota to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Minnesota to Australia, you would find that Australia is 5.1% more expensive than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly A$112,497 in Australia to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Minnesota and Australia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → A$112,497
To maintain the same standard of living in Australia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.0% less
Groceries
pay 7.3% less
Transportation
pay 15.7% more
Housing
pay 8.5% less
Childcare
pay 10.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.9% more
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 Minnesota to Australia.
people moved from United States to Australia · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Australia?
Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,285,149
- 653,232
- 611,266
- 579,264
- 286,303
- 269,812
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United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Minnesota.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs significantly better than Minnesota 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
Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs significantly better than Minnesota across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
National Weather Service
Bureau of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Australia
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Australia passport holder visiting United States
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 Australia than Minnesota?
On average Australia is around 5% pricier than Minnesota, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Australia?
Budget about A$28,124 for 3 months in Australia (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Australia?
From major Australia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Australia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Minnesota?
Australia performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
Both Minnesota and Australia share the same official language: English.
