Is it better to immigrate to Canada or Australia?

Comprehensive comparison, Australia is definitely slightly better than Canada. It was really wise for me to immigrate to Australia.

Comprehensive comparison of Australia and Canada

I think there are currently four main countries that Chinese people generally believe are suitable for immigration: the United States and Canada in North America; Australia and New Zealand in Oceania. Among them, the United States and New Zealand each have serious disadvantages (the former has too high requirements and the latter is not economically developed enough). Currently, most Chinese immigrants are concentrated in Australia and Canada. I got a bachelor's degree from a domestic university and went to Canada to study for a master's degree at UBC. After graduation, I applied to schools in the United States but failed. After many considerations, I immigrated to Sydney. I think I am still qualified to compare the two countries.

First of all, let me introduce the overview of the two countries, which can still explain some problems. Australia has a population of 20 million, a land area of ??7.7 million square kilometers, a per capita income of 21,650 in 2004, ranking 19th in the world; Canada has a population of 27 million, a land area of ??9.9761 million square kilometers, a per capita income of 23,930 in 2004, ranking 18th in the world. From a numerical point of view, Canada is slightly better, but the gap is very small, basically on the same level. (In 2007, CIA data ranked Australia 16th in the world, with US$43,798; Canada ranked 18th, with US$43,478. They are still neck and neck, but Australia has surpassed Canada. The data is linked from the CIA Yearbook, The World Factbook, provided by the Central Intelligence Agency, as of October 2, 2008.)

From an economic point of view, the manufacturing industry in both countries is not very developed, and there is basically no heavy industry. Their strengths are agriculture and export processing industries such as ores. It is the world's top agricultural exporter, and Australia is the world's largest exporter of mutton (but Australians rarely eat mutton). (In addition, the unemployment rate data was not introduced last time. Canada’s unemployment rate in December 2008 was 6.6%, and Australia’s unemployment rate in December 2008 was 4.4%. Don’t underestimate this 2% gap, which is very significant in the economic field. There is a big gap, which is why many Canadians come to Australia to find jobs. You can search on google for the unemployment rate numbers)

Evaluation: Canada is slightly better (it can now be changed to Australia's big win). )

In terms of international politics, both countries are members of the Commonwealth, and Canada is a member of the Group of Seven. Although it ranks last, it is still very proud. But looking at their respective regions, Canada can only follow the lead of the United States, while Australia is the undisputed leader in its own region.

Evaluation: tied.

In terms of climate, Australia is in the southern hemisphere and Canada is in the northern hemisphere. There is a big difference. As for which one is better, each has its own advantages. Personally, I feel that the best thing about Australia compared to Canada is the climate. I stayed in Vancouver for a year and a half. The climate there is basically similar to that of Northeast China (I studied in Harbin for my undergraduate degree). Summer is cooler than Harbin, and winter is a little colder outdoors. But as long as you stay indoors, you won’t It feels cold, but it is still not suitable for most Chinese people to survive. Needless to say, Australia has some cold days in winter, hot days in summer, and the remaining 330 days are like a vacation.

Evaluation: Australia wins

It is not easy to compare in terms of education. I originally thought that Canada should be better since it is in North America (it was originally aimed at North America), but there are There are two sources for reference. One is the Times World University Rankings. Australia has 7 universities ranked in the top 50, while Canada has only 3. Another choice for Hong Kong people to study abroad is Australia. More than 10% of Hong Kong people choose to study in Australia. The United Kingdom ranks second, and Canada ranks fourth behind the United States. It is difficult to say the reason for this situation, but my personal feeling may be that the number of overseas students in Australian schools is greater than that in Canada, so it has a better international reputation. In addition, many outstanding scholars in Canada have been attracted to the United States. After all, Canada and Canada The tax gap in the United States is too big. Of course, most of the good students in Canada are attracted to the United States. Many not-so-good students in the United States come to Canada to study. However, tuition fees in Canada are much cheaper than those in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. When I was at UBC, the tuition fee was only 3,600 (of course, UBC is indeed cheaper than other schools, and it is much more expensive in Toronto (I forgot to mention, I had a half scholarship at UBC at the time) )), my cousin’s master’s degree in Australia costs 20,000 yuan a year (to add, the currency exchange rates of the two countries are basically the same (the Canadian dollar is currently about 10% more expensive)). The living expenses are similar, and renting a house is generally 450-600 yuan. (The cost of living and rent are currently 50% higher in Australia than in Canada, because Australia’s economy is booming and Canada’s economy is sluggish.)

Evaluation: Australia is slightly better (mainly because of the ranking)

Natural resources may be the strongest in the world in Australia and Canada. In 2000, the United Nations Millennium Leadership Conference announced a ranking of per capita natural resources in various countries, with Australia first and Canada second. The specific resources are not clear. Australia seems to be rich in ores, and Canada seems to have a lot of oil deposits.

(Thanks to China and India, Australia's mining industry has developed rapidly in recent years, and ore prices have hit new highs. Not long ago, BHP Billiton planned to acquire Rio Tinto. It is said that the amount will surpass Microsoft and become the world's largest listed company)

Comments ：Australia wins

The natural environment is better in Australia because of the climate. People in Sydney say they feel like they are on vacation in the garden all day long. In addition, Australia seems to have a larger urban population than Canada. Vancouver only has 550,000 people. , Sydney has almost 3.5 million people, but there are very few residents outside Australian cities. I don’t know why. The natural scenery is what attracts me the most in Australia. If I haven’t been to the Great Barrier Reef, my life will be in vain. Australia is a famous tourist resort in the world, but Canada is far behind.

Evaluation: Australia wins

As for the immigration policy, I can’t say, because they all ask others to help, but it should be similar. Canada is easier, because many people can do it without To take the IELTS test, an Australian IELTS score of 5 or 6 is required (in fact, skilled immigrants are not bad at English). Many immigrants to Canada are not qualified to immigrate to Australia. The sources of immigrants should be similar, mostly from Asia and places like South Africa in the Commonwealth. However, it feels like Canada loses some high-quality talents to the United States every year. In addition, there are obviously more black people in Canada than in Australia. A large part of the immigrants in Australia are from the United Kingdom. Compared with European countries, Canada has very few European immigrants.

Evaluation: Tie, Canada’s immigration policy is loose, Australia’s immigration quality is slightly higher

Needless to say more about welfare, this is one of the biggest reasons for Chinese immigrants. The two countries basically have Both are superior, of course, based on the fact that you pay a lot of taxes. It seems that the only significant difference is the payment of pensions. In Australia, after you turn 18 and have lived in Australia for 10 years, you can receive a full pension. Canada is more stringent. You must live for 40 years. If you live for less than one year, you will lose one-fortieth. (In terms of welfare, Australia is obviously much better at the moment, because the Australian government currently has a large fiscal surplus. Now Australia has about 7,000 Australian dollars in subsidies for each child, and there are also additional weekly allowances, which are not available in Canada. At the same time, Australians’ pensions are generally higher than those in Canada. Pension figures and child allowances can be checked on the Australian and Canadian Immigration Bureau websites. At the same time, new immigrants who can’t find a house can apply for the Australian government’s rental subsidy. Canada seems to have something similar. regulations, but I can’t find detailed information)

Evaluation: Tie (Australia is slightly better now)

In terms of relations with China, Australia has benefited greatly due to its geographical proximity to Asia. Since this year, the Australian government is negotiating a free trade agreement with China (the first among Western countries). Once successful, it is likely to eventually form a unified market of China + Japan + South Korea + Australia. Canada and China have very close economic exchanges. They basically import Chinese goods and export agricultural products. The trade volume is negligible compared to Australia. The relationship between the two countries is also very stable, neither too good nor too distant. Evaluation: Australia wins in all aspects

The following is a supplement:

Price is probably Australia’s biggest disadvantage. After my personal comparison, the price of goods in the Australian market is generally about the same as in Canada. It is about twice or even higher, which is an exaggeration. To give a few examples, 24 pieces of 385ML COCOCOLA drinks are usually 5.99 Canadian dollars. When it is cheap, you can buy bananas for 4.68: the cheapest, 0.56/kg. Cabbage: 0.89/kg. Australia: 24*385ML, 14.56AUD bananas: 1.99 The above cabbage costs more than 2.45 handfuls. Let’s talk about salmon. The frozen ones in Canada are 4 yuan/kg, and Australia’s are 20/kg. Lobster: 12/kg, and Australia’s are more than 20 yuan. (Canada wins wildly, Australia’s prices are too expensive)

Another thing to consider is housing prices, which is crucial for new immigrants. This is difficult to compare because both countries have many cities. But let me compare Sydney and Toronto, the two largest cities. Although I can’t find specific figures, based on my understanding of the two cities, I conservatively estimate that Sydney’s housing prices are at least twice that of Toronto. Since the Olympics, Sydney’s housing prices have reached a very high level. At present, Sydney’s housing prices The average house price has even surpassed that of New York and London. It’s an exaggeration, but it’s true. Australia’s booming economy has led investors from all over the world to invest in Sydney. Even in remote Australian cities such as Perth, the average house price is about 500,000 Australian dollars, equivalent to 430,000 Canadian dollars. You can buy a good house in Canada. (Canada wins)

Compared with Canada, I feel that Australia is like big cities in China such as Beijing and Shanghai. Everything is more expensive, but the income of residents is also much higher, and there are many foreigners coming. Tourism investment, natural prices and housing prices are also high

Canada is like Chongqing and Chengdu, a city with low wages. The minimum wage in Canada is generally 8 yuan, and the lowest city in Australia is at least 14 yuan. Therefore, wages in Canada are much lower than those in Australia. According to statistics from the two countries, the weekly salary in Canada is 786 Canadian dollars and that in Australia is about 1,147 Australian dollars. But the consumption in Canada is also relatively low. For example, the coffee that everyone drinks costs less than two yuan a cup in Canada, while in Australia it usually costs around four yuan. With low income and low consumption, life is still exciting.

(The figures for the minimum wage are taken from the official websites of the tax bureaus of various countries. Netizens can also go to Google to search, just search Chinese directly; Canada + average weekly salary or Australia + average weekly salary. New immigrants who have just arrived generally get They are all minimum wages, so you often see on the Internet that new Chinese immigrants in Canada commit suicide because they cannot find a job, but you never see negative news about Chinese in Australia)

To sum up the various reasons, I I still chose Australia instead of Canada. I hope those who intend to immigrate in China will first understand that although Canada is close to the United States, it is still difficult to go to the United States via Canada (nonsense, who can go to Canada if they can go to the United States)? Now because of Canada’s economic downturn, Canadians are looking for various ways to immigrate to the United States. Many Canadians go to the United States to study in college or even high school in exchange for status. Of course, there are also many people who retain their Canadian citizenship and work in the United States. One of the most well-known people is the famous TV news reporter who just passed away. Host (name forgotten), like Mexico, Canada is becoming increasingly marginalized by the United States. In addition, I feel that there are fewer Chinese people in Australia than in Canada. Even if you don’t speak English in Canada (Q bar), you can still get freedom. (There are much fewer Chinese in Australia than in Canada, because Canada mainly absorbs Chinese, Indians and Asians; Australia has many European immigrants, even more than those in Asia)

Appendix, a copy of the Canadian government's own Survey results show that Australia is the first choice for immigrants worldwide, and Canada ranks second

Global Immigration Survey Australia ranks first, Canada second A public opinion survey was conducted among more than 10,000 people in 10 countries on their views on , investment, government management, and national impressions. The results show that Canada ranks second in global opinion polls, behind Australia.

In terms of the most suitable country to live, work, and invest, and the impression of local residents, Canada defeated the United Kingdom and ranked second; in terms of employment, Canada ranked third; at the same time, most people Canada is considered the country most suitable for economic development.

The most suitable country for immigration, Canada is ranked third;

The most suitable country for tourism, Canada is ranked second.

When it comes to government management, Canada ranks second after Switzerland. I believe Prime Minister Martin will be very satisfied with this result.

Simon Anholt, president of the company responsible for this international opinion poll, said: "Canada is a stable, free, and democratic country, and its health care system is unmatched by many countries. These points have made Canada a leader in the world. The northern hemisphere has formed a strong brand effect, and most people believe that Canada is a safe, reliable and suitable country for economic investment. This fully affirms Canada's economic development prospects."

Of course, Canada is not. As perfect as it is, in terms of product exports, it ranks 11th, and its cultural heritage actually ranks 20th.

In the comprehensive ranking of all projects, Australia ranks at the top. People generally believe that Australia is more democratic and free, the country is more stable, and it can provide the best and most comprehensive lifestyle.

In this poll, the top 11 are: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. Switzerland 4. United Kingdom 5. Sweden 6. Italy 7. Germany 8. Netherlands 9. France 10. New Zealand 11. United States and Canada Rankings in various aspects: Investment, immigration 2 Economic development 3 Tourism 3 National impression 2 Employment 3 Cultural heritage 20 Popular culture 14 Government management 2 Export/products/well-known brands: 11