Ask EvilSmurf about Australia

[EvilSmurf]

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What are taxes like?

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Higher than in the states. Around about 28% for the average worker, but you don't have to get health insurance, and you don't have to tip anyone, ever.

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I understand there are none on gambling winnings? How is the cost of living compared to the US (exclude California)?

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No tax on gambling winnings if you classify it as a hobby (and the Tax Dept. lets you do this so they don't have to cover your gambling losses). The cost of living is relatively low, I know of a married couple who survive fairly well on around $200 US every 2 weeks.