Auckland vs Perth vs Sydney vs Brisbane

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by sydneybeach

Oh & we are currently having many vigorous conversations re same sex marriage, in light of the Irish referendum. Let's hope they (stuffy pollies) pull their heads out of their arses & see the light very soon.

The US has that vigourous conversation once every month, and they have to do it fifty times.

[ABQSunseeker]

I thought this topic was Auckland v. Perth v. Sydney v. Brisbane NOT US v Australia. A worthy topic but not this one.

[urbandeco]

I was going to vote on this poll, as I have been to these places, but it seems this conversation turned to another subject. Having spent time in both North America and Aus/NZ, I really dont see this difference in lifestyle or quality of life. Yes, the US has liberal gun laws, but I never felt safer in Australia than the US. Also, just like Australia, America is a large country with every and any type of lifestyle one would desire. That is why the United States is one of the top destinations for Australian tourists, as well as people seeking temporary and permanent residency in the US. When you factor in the cost of living with average pay, financially one is much better off in the US. I love my visits to Aus/NZ, as well as my Aussie friends love visiting the US. One major difference, is the constant complaining from Aussies of other countries and its people you hear about on websites like this. Give it a break and go out and enjoy your life. Do Australians still have tall poppy syndrome?

[Eastern Oregonian]

Originally Posted by ABQSunseeker

I thought this topic was Auckland v. Perth v. Sydney v. Brisbane NOT US v Australia. A worthy topic but not this one.

Everyone got really in to the comparison of both countries. I like to hear what people have to say though

[OZpharmer]

Originally Posted by Eastern Oregonian

Hello everyone!
My name is Tristan.

To start off, I'll talk a little about myself.
I an currently living in Oregon in the United States and I HATE it here. I am so done with gun crime, mentally ill people not being taken care of, homeless people, gangs and drug crime. I know other countries may have this too, but I do not think Australia and New Zealand are even close to as bad as the United States.

More about me:
I am a gay male who is about to turn 18 on April 17th, so it is time that I start to look at my options in life. So far, I know I will go to a community college for two years. That is as far as I have planned.
I have traveled the country my whole life and my conclusion is always the same. It's dirty, dangerous, and there are too many drugs. After I came to this conclusion I decided to research better countries. At first I had narrowed it down to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, And Canada. Then I shortened my list. (Canada is too cold for me and Japan isn't a place that I would want to plant my roots forever)

So, weather is also an important thing for me. I grow palm trees and bananas inside our house as a hobby, I love it. (the winters usually get -20C here, so I can't grow them outside)

As for my career:
In the future I would like to Flip Houses, Invest in Real Estate, and be a Developer. All of which require me to do something before then. I am currently in between wanting to get a Business Degree, and a Marketing Degree. Then with one of those degrees I can find a job.

I do not know if this is possible for me, but I also thought it would be nice to finish my last 2 years at a university in one if these cities. (I need 4 years to get a Bachelors and community colleges only offer two years, then I need to transfer).

I hope I have provided enough information for everyone to help me make my decision.
Thank You!!!!

I was wondering why you didn't include other first world countries such as the UK & Ireland, Singapore, Taiwan, etc.? (etc being maybe Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria and so on)

And what city/town in eastern Oregon do you live right now?