Moving to Australia from South Carolina
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Carolina to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Carolina to Australia, you would find that Australia is 0.9% cheaper than South Carolina. A $75,000 salary in South Carolina would need to be roughly A$106,000 in Australia to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 1.9% less
Groceries
pay 16.8% less
Transportation
pay 21.0% more
Housing
pay 13.4% less
Childcare
pay 20.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Australia?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → A$106,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Australia
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from South Carolina 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
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to South Carolina.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs significantly better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs significantly better than South Carolina 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though South Carolina leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs significantly better than South Carolina across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), The World Factbook (2020), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Australia vs South Carolina
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Charleston | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/47°F (16°/8°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 69°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 67°/54°F (20°/12°C) | 75°/61°F (24°/16°C) |
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| Month | Charleston | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°/43°F (13.7°/6.0°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 65°/52°F (18.3°/10.9°C) | 78°/65°F (25.4°/18.1°C) |
| Apr | 72°/59°F (22.2°/14.9°C) | 74°/60°F (23.3°/15.3°C) |
| May | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 69°/54°F (20.6°/12.5°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 64°/49°F (18.0°/9.7°C) |
| Jul | 88°/77°F (30.9°/24.9°C) | 63°/48°F (17.4°/8.7°C) |
| Aug | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.5°C) | 66°/49°F (18.9°/9.7°C) |
| Sep | 82°/72°F (27.8°/22.1°C) | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.0°C) |
| Oct | 75°/62°F (23.7°/16.9°C) | 73°/58°F (22.8°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 67°/54°F (19.6°/12.0°C) | 75°/61°F (23.8°/16.3°C) |
| Dec | 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.6°C) | 78°/65°F (25.5°/18.3°C) |
National Weather Service
Bureau of MeteorologyCan you move from South Carolina to Australia?
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 South Carolina?
Australia and South Carolina are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Australia?
Budget about A$26,500 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 South Carolina and Australia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to South Carolina?
Australia performs significantly better than South Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Australia compared to South Carolina?
The average high temperature in Sydney is 72°F, compared to 73°F in Charleston. Sydney receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Charleston gets 44.4 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
Both South Carolina and Australia share the same official language: English.
