Comparison of immigration advantages: which is better, the United States, Australia or Canada?

Hello, Australia is definitely slightly better than Canada.

Compare Australia and Canada in all directions

I think there are four countries that are widely regarded as suitable for American immigrants: the United States and Canada in North China; Australia and New Zealand in Oceania. Among them, the United States and New Zealand each have serious disadvantages (the former is too demanding and the latter is underdeveloped). At present, most immigrants from China are concentrated in Australia and Canada. I graduated from a domestic university and went to ubc in Canada to study for a master's degree. I failed to apply for an American school after graduation. After much consideration, I immigrated to Sydney. I think I am qualified to compare these two countries.

Let's introduce the general situation of the two countries first, which can still explain some problems. Australia has a population of 20 million and a land area of 7.7 million square kilometers. In 2004, the per capita income was 2 1.650, ranking 19 in the world. Canada has a population of 27 million, a land area of 9976 1000 square kilometers, and a per capita income of 23930 in 2004, ranking 18 in the world. In terms of figures, Canada is a little better, but the gap is very small, which is basically the same level. (According to CIA data in 2007, Australia ranked 16, US$ 43,798 in the world; Canada ranks $65,438+08,43,478, which is still neck and neck, but Australia has surpassed Canada. These data come from the yearbook of the Central Intelligence Agency, that is, the world fact book of 200810.2 provided by the Central Intelligence Agency. )

Economically, the manufacturing industries in both countries are not very developed, and there is basically no heavy industry. Their advantages are export processing industries such as agriculture and ore. Both countries are the world's largest exporters of agricultural products, and Australia is the world's largest exporter of mutton (but Australians rarely eat mutton). (Supplementary, the unemployment rate data was not introduced last time. The unemployment rate in June 5438+February 2008 in Canada was 6.6%, while that in Australia was 4.4%. Don't underestimate the 2% gap, which is a very big gap in the economic field, which is also the reason why many Canadians come to Australia to find jobs. About the unemployment rate, you can go to Google search. )

Evaluation: Canada's small victory (now it can be changed to Australia's big victory)

In international politics, both countries are members of the Commonwealth and Canada is a member of the Group of Seven. Although ranked last, but also very proud. But in their respective regions, Canada can only follow in the footsteps of the United States, and Australia is the undisputed leader in their own regions.

Evaluation: tied.

In terms of climate, Australia is in the southern hemisphere and Canada is in the northern hemisphere, which is quite different. As for where it is better, naturally each has its own advantages. Personally, I feel that the best thing about Australia than Canada is the climate. I stayed in Vancouver for a year and a half. The climate there is basically the same as that in the northeast (undergraduate studies in Harbin). It is cooler than Harbin in summer and colder outside in winter. But as long as you stay indoors, you won't feel cold, but it's still not suitable for most people in China. Needless to say, Australia will be cold for a few days in winter, hot for a few days in summer, and the remaining 330 days will be like a holiday.

Evaluation: Australia wins.

Education is not very good. I thought it would be better for Canada to be in North America after all (originally for North America), but there are two materials for reference. One is The Times' ranking of world universities. There are seven universities in Australia and only three in Canada. The other is the choice of studying abroad in the eyes of Hong Kong people. The first place is Australia. More than 65,438+00% of Hong Kong people choose to study in Australia. Britain ranks second and Canada ranks fourth, second only to the United States. The reason for this situation is hard to say, but personally, it may be because the number of overseas students in Australian schools is stronger than that in Canada, so they have a better international reputation. In addition, many outstanding scholars in Canada are also attracted by the United States. After all, the tax gap between Canada and the United States is too big. Of course, the good students in Canada are basically attracted by the United States, and many poor students from the United States come to Canada to study. But the tuition in Canada is much cheaper than that in the United States, Britain and Australia. When I was in ubc, the tuition fee was only 3600 yuan (of course, ubc was indeed cheaper than other schools, and Toronto was much more expensive (I forgot to mention, I had a half prize at ubc). My cousin is studying for a master's degree in Australia for 20 thousand a year (by the way, the exchange rates between the two countries are basically the same (Canadian dollars are currently expensive 10%)) At present, the living expenses and rents in Australia are 50% higher than those in Canada, because the Australian economy is prosperous and the Canadian economy is depressed. )

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

Australia and Canada may have the richest natural resources in the world. In 2000, at the Millennium Summit of the United Nations, the ranking of natural resources per capita was announced, with Australia ranking first and Canada second. It is not clear which resources are specific. Australia seems to be rich in minerals, while Canada seems to have many oil mines. Thanks to China and India, Australian mining industry has developed rapidly in recent years, and ore prices have hit record highs. A while ago, BHP Billiton wanted to buy Rio Tinto. It is said that the amount will surpass Microsoft and become the largest listed company in the world.

Evaluation: Australia won.

The natural environment in Australia is better because of the climate. Sydney people say that they seem to spend their holidays in the garden all day. In addition, the urban population of Australia seems to be more than that of Canada, with only 550,000 people in Vancouver and almost 3.5 million in Sydney, but there are few residents outside Australia. I don't know why. What attracts me most about Australia is its natural scenery. I have never been to the Great Barrier Reef, and my life has been in vain. Australia is a famous tourist destination in the world, but Canada is much worse.

Evaluation: Australia won.

I'm not sure about the immigration policy, because it's all handled by others, but it should be similar. Canada is easier, because many people don't have to take IELTS, and IELTS scores of 5 and 6 in Australia are necessary (in fact, the English of skilled immigrants is not bad). Many immigrants to Canada are not eligible to immigrate to Australia. The source of immigrants should be similar, mostly from Asia and South Africa in the Commonwealth, but it feels that some high-quality talents from Canada are lost to the United States every year. In addition, there are obviously more blacks in Canada than in Australia. A large part of Australian immigrants come from Britain and European countries, while there are few European immigrants in Canada.

Evaluation: tied, Canada's immigration policy is loose, and the quality of Australian immigrants is slightly higher.

Needless to say, this is one of the biggest reasons why China people emigrate. Both countries are basically advantages. Of course, it is based on the fact that you pay a lot of taxes. It seems that the only significant difference is the payment of pension. After the age of 65,438+08, Australia can get a full pension after living in Australia for 65,438+00 years. Canada is more demanding, you must live for 40 years, and if you live less than one year, you will lose one fortieth. As far as welfare is concerned, it is obviously a big step forward for Australia at present, because the Australian government has a large fiscal surplus. At present, there is a subsidy of about 7,000 Australian dollars per child in Australia, and there is an extra allowance every week. This is not available in Canada. At the same time, the pension of Australians is generally higher than that of Canada. Figures on pensions and child allowances can be found on the websites of the Australian and Canadian immigration authorities. At the same time, if new immigrants can't find a house, they can apply for rental subsidies from the Australian government. Canada seems to have similar regulations, but I can't find detailed information. )

Evaluation: tied (Australia is a little better now)

In terms of relations with China, Australia has benefited a lot from its proximity to Asia. Since the beginning of this year, the Australian government is negotiating a free trade agreement with China (the first western country). Once successful, it is likely to eventually form a * * * big market of China+Japanese+Korean+Australian. There are few economic exchanges between Canada and China, and they basically import goods from China and export agricultural products. Compared with Australia, the trade volume is negligible, and the relationship between the two countries is also very stable, not too good, not too distant. Evaluation: Australia wins in all directions.

The following is a supplement:

Price may be Australia's biggest disadvantage. After my personal comparison, the commodity prices in the Australian market are generally about twice as high as those in Canada, or even higher, which is very exaggerated. For example, there are 24 kinds of 385ML COCOCOLA drinks, generally 5.99 Canadian dollars. When it's cheap, you can buy bananas 4.68: the cheapest, 0.56/ kg cabbage: 0.89/ kg Australia: 24*385ML, 14.56 Oda banana: 1.99 or more cabbage, 2.45 or more.

Another thing to consider is the house price, which is very important for new immigrants. It's hard to compare, because there are many cities in both countries. But let me compare Sydney and Toronto, the largest cities in these two countries. Although I can't find the specific figures, according to my understanding of these two cities, it is conservatively estimated that the house price in Sydney is at least twice as high as that in Toronto. House prices in Sydney have reached a very high level since the Olympic Games. At present, it seems that the average house price in Sydney has even surpassed that in new york and London, which is an exaggeration, but it is a fact that Australia's booming economy has led global investors to invest in Sydney. Even in remote cities in Australia, such as Perth, the average house price is around 500,000 Australian dollars, equivalent to 430,000 Canadian dollars. You can buy a good house in Canada. (Canada won)

I feel that Australia and Canada are like big cities in China, such as Beijing and Shanghai. Everything is expensive, but the income of residents is also much higher. At the same time, many foreigners come to invest in tourism, and natural prices and housing prices are also high.

Canada is like a city in Chongqing and Chengdu, with low wages. The minimum wage in Canada is generally 8 yuan, and the lowest city in Australia is at least 14 yuan, so the wage in Canada is much lower than that in Australia. According to the statistics of the two countries, the weekly salary in Canada is 786 Canadian dollars, and that in Australia is about 1 147 Australian dollars. However, the relative consumption in Canada is also low. For example, coffee that everyone drinks is less than two yuan a cup in Canada and about four yuan in Australia. Low income, low consumption, wonderful life. (The figures on the minimum wage are taken from official website, the tax bureaus of various countries, and netizens can also go directly to Google Chinese search; Canada+average weekly salary or Australia+average weekly salary. Newcomers usually get the minimum wage, so you often see Chinese immigrants in Canada commit suicide when they can't find a job online, but never see negative news about Australian Chinese.

For various reasons, I chose Australia instead of Canada. I hope that people who intend to immigrate in China will first understand that although Canada is close to the United States, it is still very difficult to go to the United States via Canada (nonsense, who can go to the United States). Now, because of the economic depression in Canada, Canadians want to emigrate to the United States in various ways. Many Canadians go to the United States to study in exchange for university or even high school status. Of course, there are also many people who retain Canadian citizenship and work in the United States. One of them is a famous TV news anchor who just died (the name has been forgotten). Like Mexico, Canada is being marginalized by the United States. In addition, Chinese in Australia feel a little less than those in Canada, and they are still free to speak English in Canada (Q). There are fewer Chinese in Australia than in Canada, because Canada mainly absorbs China, Indians and Asians. There are many European immigrants in Australia, even more than in Asia)

Appendix: A survey conducted by the Canadian government shows that Australia is the first choice for global immigrants, and Canada ranks second.

Australia ranks first in the global immigration survey, and Canada ranks second.

Recently, the relevant departments launched a public opinion survey on a country's views on tourism, investment, government management and national impression, with more than 10 countries and10,000 people. The results show that Canada ranks second in global opinion polls, second only to Australia.

Canada beat Britain and ranked second in the selection of the most suitable countries to live, work and invest and the impressions of local residents. In terms of employment, Canada ranks third; At the same time, most people think that Canada is the most suitable country for economic development.

The most suitable country for immigration, Canada ranks third;

Canada ranks second and is the most suitable country to travel.

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

SimonAnholt, president of the company in charge of this international poll, said: "Canada is a stable, free and democratic country, and its health care system is unmatched by many countries. These points make Canada form a strong brand effect in the northern hemisphere, and most people think that Canada is a safe and reliable country suitable for economic investment. This fully affirmed Canada's economic development prospects. "

Of course, Canada is not perfect. In terms of product export, it ranks 1 1 and ranks 20th in cultural heritage.

In the comprehensive ranking of all projects, Australia ranks among the top spears. It is generally believed 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 former 1 1 are: 1 respectively. Australia 2. Canada. Switzerland. Britain. Sweden. Italy. Germany. Holland. France 10. New Zealand 1 1. The United States and Canada rank in all aspects.