Moving to Australia from New Hampshire

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What to Expect

Considering a move from New Hampshire to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from New Hampshire to Australia, you would find that Australia is 0.0% more expensive than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly A$101,096 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 58°F in Concord, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and Australia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 A$101,096

To maintain the same standard of living in Australia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.5% less

Groceries

pay 11.1% less

Transportation

pay 22.1% more

Housing

pay 27.5% less

Childcare

pay 23.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 24.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 USD = 1.45 AUD(June 2026)

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 New Hampshire to Australia.

Moved in 2023
2,863 ↓ 10% vs 2022

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.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to New Hampshire.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NH
31.1%
AU
29.0%

Australia performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NH
92.0%
AU
96.0%

Australia performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NH
3.0%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NH
$67,069
AU
$59,500

New Hampshire performs better than Australia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NH
79.0 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs

Australia performs significantly better than New Hampshire 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.

ConcordRain: 40.6 in/yr (1032 mm)
58°/35°F

Avg. annual high / low

CanberraRain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsConcordCanberra
Jan–Mar37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun68°/43°F (20°/6°C)61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep79°/54°F (26°/12°C)56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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MonthConcordCanberra
Jan31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor 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

United States passport holder visiting Australia

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Australia.
Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Australia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: 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 New Hampshire?

On average Australia is about 7% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Australia?

Budget about A$25,274 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 New Hampshire and Australia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to New Hampshire?

Australia performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Australia compared to New Hampshire?

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

Both New Hampshire and Australia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AU
Population1,316,47026,141,369
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Australian Dollar (A$)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+1+61
Time zones118
Emergency number911000