I'm working in Aussie now. I don't have a PR but I managed to get a work visa sponsored by my employer.

Life here is pretty laid back. Go home at 5pm everyday. But like some people have mentioned, taxes are high and rent is expensive. My rental and my monthly repayment for my car already take up 70% of my monthly salary.

So far, if I compare my savings between when I first got here and now, my savings is going into the negatives. haha but I consider them to be initial start up costs that I have to pay. Once I get my promotion, I should be fine and be able to start saving.