Comprehensive side-by-side comparison for skilled workers planning to immigrate
Estimated annual tax burden including income tax, social contributions, and regional taxes
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | AUD 92,308 | CAD 81,081 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 22% | 25.8% |
| Net (local) | AUD 71,981 | CAD 60,138 |
| Net (USD) | $46,788 | $44,502 |
| Social Contributions | Medicare Levy (2%) | CPP + EI |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR/month) | AUD 1,400–2,600 | CAD 1,200–2,200 |
| Monthly Living Cost | AUD 1,970–3,570 | CAD 1,640–3,030 |
| Relocation Cost | AUD 5,710–18,940 | CAD 4,425–12,750 |
| Top Cities | Sydney Melbourne Brisbane | Toronto Vancouver Montreal |
Permanent visa for skilled workers. No state sponsorship or employer nomination needed. Points are awarded for age, English, education, and experience…
Same points test as 189, plus 5 bonus points for state/territory nomination. Must live in the nominating state for 2 years.
The main pathway for skilled workers. Candidates are ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and top-scoring applicants receive Invitations t…
For workers who already have 1+ year of Canadian skilled work experience. Same CRS scoring as FSW but no education assessment required.
Provinces nominate candidates based on local labor needs. A PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points — virtually guaranteeing an invitation.
| Requirement | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Skills Assessment | Must have your occupation assessed by the relevant assessing authority (e.g., ACS for IT, Engineers Australia). | — |
| Occupation List | Your occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) for 189, or state-specific list for 190. | — |
| Language | Competent English (IELTS 6.0+ each band). Superior English (8.0+) gives maximum 20 points. | CLB 7+ in English or French (IELTS 6.0+ all bands). Higher scores = dramatically more points. |
| Age | Must be under 45. Maximum 30 points at age 25-32. | Maximum points at age 20-29. Points decrease after 30, zero after 45. |
| Experience | Points for both overseas (max 15) and Australian (max 20) skilled work experience. | 1+ year of continuous skilled work in the last 10 years (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3). |
| Health & Character | Medical exam + police clearances from all countries lived in 12+ months. | — |
| Education | — | Post-secondary education. Foreign credentials must be assessed by a designated organization (WES, IQAS, etc.). |
| Funds | — | Proof of settlement funds (~CAD 14,000 for single applicant, 2025). |
| Health | — | Medical exam required. No serious health conditions. |
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