Moving to Sydney

Sydney is usually top of the list for most expatriates who are looking to enjoy the benefits of a world-class city with the quality of life afforded by beautiful beaches and national parks within its fringes. Besides the pleasures of outdoor pursuits, Sydney also offers tremendous variety on the arts and culture scene with its fine galleries, museums and theatre productions, and undoubtedly the most magnificent selection of restaurants and lively café culture. There are also festivals year-round for almost every occasion. One main reason people relocate to Sydney is that there's no reason to remain indoors for long thanks to a wonderfully mild climate.

Not a city content to rely only on its scenic charms or hedonistic pursuits, it is also a major financial hub, employing one third of Australia’s financial sector workforce. The Australian Stock Exchange and Reserve Bank are based in Sydney, as are other big businesses in property, retail, health and information technology.

There’s so much to be said for the full spectrum of lifestyle benefits available to expatriates in Sydney in the way of picturesque residential suburbs, good public transport systems and equally efficient healthcare facilities. The high standard of education, both at school and tertiary level, makes Sydney an attractive proposition for expatriates.
 

The cost of living in Sydney has climbed over the years and expenses like accommodation, entertainment, transport and eating out are more pricey here than other parts of Australia. However, it still compares favourably to other big cities like New York, London and Paris, and arguably offers a better quality of life if you consider that beaches and national parks are only a stone's throw away from the CBD.