Comprehensive side-by-side comparison for skilled workers planning to immigrate
Estimated annual tax burden including income tax, social contributions, and regional taxes
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | CAD 81,081 | AUD 92,308 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 25.8% | 22% |
| Net (local) | CAD 60,138 | AUD 71,981 |
| Net (USD) | $44,502 | $46,788 |
| Social Contributions | CPP + EI | Medicare Levy (2%) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR/month) | CAD 1,200–2,200 | AUD 1,400–2,600 |
| Monthly Living Cost | CAD 1,640–3,030 | AUD 1,970–3,570 |
| Relocation Cost | CAD 4,425–12,750 | AUD 5,710–18,940 |
| Top Cities | Toronto Vancouver Montreal | Sydney Melbourne Brisbane |
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.
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.
| Requirement | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Language | CLB 7+ in English or French (IELTS 6.0+ all bands). Higher scores = dramatically more points. | Competent English (IELTS 6.0+ each band). Superior English (8.0+) gives maximum 20 points. |
| Education | Post-secondary education. Foreign credentials must be assessed by a designated organization (WES, IQAS, etc.). | — |
| Experience | 1+ year of continuous skilled work in the last 10 years (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3). | Points for both overseas (max 15) and Australian (max 20) skilled work experience. |
| Age | Maximum points at age 20-29. Points decrease after 30, zero after 45. | Must be under 45. Maximum 30 points at age 25-32. |
| Funds | Proof of settlement funds (~CAD 14,000 for single applicant, 2025). | — |
| Health | Medical exam required. No serious health conditions. | — |
| 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. |
| Health & Character | — | Medical exam + police clearances from all countries lived in 12+ months. |
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