Born here in Canada, love the fact Australia price/tax is baked into one price that you know what youre going to pay and no tipping

I have lived in both Canada and Australia, and I felt Canadians virtue signals, and be polite for the sake of being polite. Where as ausis, they be genuine, if they don't like ya, they don't like ya, they don't fake it.

Work life balance is better in Australia. More paid holidays. More laid back lifestyle. I prefer living in Australia.

Came to Australia with family 1990, did try my luck to apply for PR in Canada 2007 thinking that i can always visit my brother in the states since it is just border separating 2 countries, did try moving alone first if it is ok, went on February in Toronto, saw everyone shovelling snow on driveway and their car, from that point on, I turned back to Australia, I can go to the park 12 months a year, just my personal opinion, laidback, easy to move around, straight forward taxes, less stress, work and easy to get holidays from work, 20 days a year annual leave, you can go away in 4 weeks notice without drama.

Loved the beautiful and peaceful setting of this video with the trees and the little stream flowing in the background. Ever since you guys sold Monte, are now settled in housing and your Winter jobs, you both seem so relaxed and content. It was interesting to hear all of your Pros and Cons to both life in Australia and also Canada. I don't think the video was too long, made it all the way to the end.

We have never visited Australia and can't wait to visit. Great video! So informative. We want to experience both Countries. It's great that you are loving Canada. We agree with you regarding tipping!!

Great video guys! Still undecided about which country to choose 😅

Next fall, you guys should go to the east coast of Canada. The colours there are incredible!!

Great video thank you for sharing !!!!!!

I have to agree on the tipping system in Canada. It’s actually not that convenient for both the customers and the workers. In Quebec (not sure for the rest of Canada), there’s something called minimal wage with tipping that is actually lower than the actual minimal wage (12,20$ vs 15.25$). In this situation, people paid with minimal wage + tips heavily rely on the tip to make up for the 3,05$/h missing.

I think I heard that you’ll be spending some time farther east in Canada. If so, your observation about different provinces being like separate countries will become even more apparent. Many of the things you love about Canada are less available in provinces east of Alberta. There certainly are other great things to experience in other provinces but the geography, lifestyle, wildlife, food and more vary greatly from province to province. You should probably stress that your experiences are based on life in Alberta and BC, not generalizations of Canada in a broad sense. Love the videos. You’ve shown me (a longtime resident of Western Canada) places and experiences I didn’t know existed right under my nose. Thanks for presenting your experiences in an entertaining and informative way.

To me, the biggest surprise was the snail mail comment. I've bought and sold property and cars with generally only one 'event' where you have to be there in person...legal stuff, for example. I've never seen a mandatory tipping situation ... and I definitely vary my percentage depending upon the service. Interesting comparison!! All that said, people make the difference in your life...family, friends, community.

what option is available for us to move from canada to australia as family? I have 2 kids, my family lives there, we want to move there

Worth noting is how different every city is from the other. I’ve lived in Vancouver, London (Ontario), Toronto, and Montreal. Lifestyles vary, diaspora varies, weather, landscape, culture. I’ve been in Canada for 13 years. My recommendation for new migrants is to research each city to see which one fits their expectations and lifestyle better. British Columbia is VERY different from, say, Quebec. Not only is the language different, but the culture and pace of life greatly differ from one another. The local government in each province works differently, healthcare benefits are different, even immigration programs are different from one province to another. Videos like this are SUPER helpful! But hear people’s experiences from different parts of Canada. My husband is Australian and, to him, Vancouver is closer to Sydney (culturally) than any other. Montreal is more akin to Melbourne, for example. Do your research and you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble when it comes to adjusting to life here in Canada! Extra note: be prepared to yes, tip. It makes no sense. I agree! Especially in fast food. Like, why should I give you extra money when all you did was input my order in a screen 😅 Anyway, cheers!

I live in Australiia in Byron Bay and everyone goes camping here and the live in the Van its really common at least for young people, they buy a VAN and live there and travel.

Very insightful. I immigrated to Canada from China. Always wondered if AUS is better coz that’s what the majority says on Chinese social media. It’s refreshing to see some opinions outside my own fellows

Totally agree with soooo much of this!! Pros and cons. I think if we were younger and our families were here too, we would definitely go for PR and stay in Canada. The lifestyle is just so different to back home. I think we will definitely get back here a lot over the years though. it will be interesting to see what it is like when we all go home (eventually haha)

Your video is not too long as all because the content is very interesting and I wanted to know which country you were gonna pick. I would pick Canada too . Thanks for the video. I subscribed

About cars, if living in Canada,how is easy or hard is going to the USA and buying a new or uses careen from Marketplace ;and bringing it back to the Canada ?

I like to think. Here in Canada we like balance work hard play hard meaning work and and than enjoy A camping trip with the family. It’s always good with a nice cold beer and a fishing pole out on lake

Your personal community is what makes a place your home, I loved my year in Australia, and 40 years ago my city comparison was Vancouver = Perth, Sydney = Montreal, and Toronto = Melbourne, Adelaide = Halifax and Brisbane didn't make enough of an impression on me.... all in all, I've long said that if I had to pick another country to live in other that Canada, it would be Australia. Tip - acronym for To Insure Promptness. I could be wrong, but I believe that tipping in Canada has been influenced heavily by our proximity to the US where in some states there is often a substantial difference between the general minimum wage and what is called the "tipped minimum wage" which lets employers pay staff less because theoretically tips will bring pay up to the minimum. I believe that the general minimum wage in some states is as low as $7.25/hour and the tipped rate is less.

In aus we’re I grew and live still to this day it’s pretty diverse it actually has always been almost most places in aus maybe just the big cities like Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane it’s very diverse but from what u were saying it sounds like u grew up in a very small area in aus and not much diversity there

Cost of living Australia vas Canada ? does the cost of living in Canada vary from province to province ? Also Healthcare ?

Where is tipping mandatory. As a Canadian I don’t tip all the time. Never have. Except when restaurants charge is automatically when they have a large group. But then . There is no tip added again

Thanks for the video .. I lived in Melbourne for 3 years! Both in the city, inner suburbs and outer suburbs.. One year was awesome to explore!! It’s very BORING later on.. same all the year around.. same culture everywhere, not much happening expect a few times in year.. I got bored like crazy😅😅

That whole tipping thing does my head in. I’m so grateful to live in a country that has good wages. Employees don’t need to stress about, if they are getting the busy shifts or not. Customers don’t need to stress about who, when, how often, how much and guilt that might come with it. Just easier all round not having such a system.

Agreed with all your points about Canada, but I would absolutely LOVE to see the wildlife (kangaroos!) and beaches and sunsets and cities in Australia. Maybe one day 🙂

Another note. As you are fans of Vancouver. Please note smoking of any kind is illegal in parks and beaches. No Indoor smoking anywhere. And in the whole is frowned upon. As for pot. Well they were always around even before it was legal. BC has been the bus capital of the world for decades. Smoking is a very much area dependent. More rural more smoking. Urban it is way less.

I can’t stand the extreme cold. I’ve lived in the East Coast in US in New Jersey/New York. Winter is only 3 months & I can’t just bear with it. Can’t imagine having longer winters in Canada. I’d be so depressed. But Australia could be a bit boring with the all year round same weather. I know there’s cold season there but no major change in scenery. As for people, I love the Aussies. I just love their sunny, laid-back personalities.

Lived in both...the key is people...Aussies more laid back warmer and more helpful...

I lived in both countries and I prefer Australia. I have lived in 6 countries and I have only ever regularly tipped in one - Canada. I live in Perth. I like the sun and swimming in the sea and I hate snow and ice. Western Australia is 10 X the size of Britain with only 2.7 million people. Perth has around 1.9 million of that and most of the rest is also in the South West. There are fantastic things to do in this state. In winter you can still do summer things in the North and flights to Bali are cheap. It is more remote from major population centres however. The coral reefs up north are awesome and swimming with the whale sharks has been a highlight of my time here. You can keep the cold and the danger of getting eaten by bears.

Is it true that vancouver has more homeless and its getting worse? Tipping is not for me.. Was in the line to pay in calgary once and had the exact money for the price just to get strangest stare from the lady behind the counter.. And I had no clue I need to add gst.. Why make it difficult?

I visited Australia in 2018 & loved it! I've never even been to Canada but I would choose Australia

No matter what you say Australiam cities are among the most livable cities,

As an Australian who lived in Vancouver for 2 years I loved it, I sincerely miss Tim Hortons, Canadian Beer and Perogies. I also loved Montreal but outside of these two there is not a city in Canada I would place ahead of any Australian city for weather and work/ life balance.

you can't compare drip and percolated coffee. and australia's isolation from others is a blessing not a curse. what's the benefit of being in the close proximity of a billion people, other than economic...

Just watched the video in a fast-paced mode. I guess you prefer Canada to Australia most likely because of the big isolation of Australia from much of the world, and the fact that Canada, although very natural and not super urban, it feels more urban than Australia.

David and sarah canada fits you more guys i hope you guys get your permanent residence it is a beautiful country all the best to you ❤👍

I dont think u would go wrong choosing any of them

I completely disagree about the outdoors and work life balance in Australia vs Canada. I understand in Canada there are a lot of outside activities going on, however my job in Canada aloud 10 days holiday per year which wasn't enough time to go and do these things. Australians are very outdoors type of people and in my opinion more so than the Canadians. I get 30 days vacation in Australia and my income seems to go much further. 4x4's are everywhere because people just head off up the coast or into the bush and people are always out cycling, running or walking all times of the year. Nothing like driving along miles and miles of beach with not a soul in sight. Australians work life balance in my experience is better than Canada (I have lived for years in both places - I've never been so relaxed and enjoying my life as much as I do in Australia).

I love Toronto and the people . I felt at home . The people in Canada are welcoming and better than the people in my parents country.It doesn’t look like you travelled much in Australia . It is very diverse There are different types of landscapes with in our deserts . I looked at you channel and you don’t have any videos on Australia. Thanks for your video anyway .

I haven't been to Canada but I have talked to Canadian people and they told me that work and lifestyle is alot better here. We do have 4 seasons but far north Queensland has only 2 season. Melbourne has 4 seasons in a day and everywhere else along the coast is normal and can feel and see a difference. also don't drink shit coffee, we drink proper good coffee.

i have a question is that possible to put subtitles? because i cant hear what you are saying because of the sound, there are river sound and music its tooo much i cant handle it and i stopped the video i had headaches

I have heard there are lots of dangerous and venomous creatures in aus. Aren't you scared of that you can't just still in forest and gardens and also you have high uv rays so even if we apply sunscreen still isn't it scary to just go out and rest in beeches. Can you please explain these facts

As a plus canada has the french aspects like in quebec.

From my experience Australia is just a better version of Canada. Nicer people, nicer climate, and WAY LESS GRIMY. For me its a no brainer choosing sunny beaches, t-shirts, and shorts year-round vs. stressing my life away over snow, ice, or cold for half of the year. However, in BC you have by far the best climate in Canada so it's not too bad for you guys. The only real upside to Canada is the economic opportunities, which aren't worth the stress of an icy, suburban hell scape imo. Great video nonetheless 👍

Tipping IS NOT mandatory The problem is you ;-) (larger groups in restaurant the tipping is compulsory) Waiters have lower salaries And count on their tips Hairdresser, taxi, movers , delivery Is a natural But then their is no percentage attached to it The more recent tipping in store Is one weird one I rarely tip And I am absolutely fine with it

Well glad that you like Canada!! It’s b’ful country indeed especially 4 seasons. Your tipping point before food is served kinda took me off as I’ve never encountered such a thing being living here for 17 yrs. Sorry that happened to you😮 & for next time simply order your food & when they ask you to pay before serving the actual meal simply tell them sorry I change my mind now gonna go some place better… lol 😅 since food must be in process they won’t let you go…. Loosing customers bad for business 😅

Having lived in Adelaide for 10 years and now I’m in South Carolina, I would have to agree with all of your points. I know the US is different from Canada, but more similar than Australia. I ice in South Carolina for me is much more enjoyable, I found Adelaide to be boring.

Your beautfiul people....love the video....really nice energy about ya!

Australia for high standards of living and high salary

Shampoos ? Conditioners? Depends what brands you get....

Tipping is not mandatory, I always skip to payment. Just gotta have thick skin for dirty looks 😂

how hard is it to get a PR in australia if you have family over there? I have my uncles , grandmother and so many cousins in sydney and i’d like to move there, just anxious about not getting a PR after doing the working holiday visa for the compulsory years

Australia any day for me. Just the weather n salaries are enough for me 😂

*hits joint* but that's like, your opinion, man

Then why are Aussies moving to Canada?

I have never been in either of the country, I loving Canada until recently I realized they are more American than I imagined.....so I choose Australia

Canada is only close to the US and it's far from every other country in the world. Australia has all of Asia on top of it hence why Australia gets the millionaire migration. Australia also falls under Asia's time zone, which makes it a better choice for international students since nearly all of them come from Asia. Australia is much closer to them than Canada. If you're from Europe choose Canada and if you're from Asia (where most immigrants and students come from) choose Australia.

One thing at which Canada excels, but which is lacking in Australia, is multiculturalism. As a first-generation Asian immigrant who has worked and lived in both countries for years, I feel that we are treated more fairly in Canada. I am currently employed in the federal public service (in an indeterminate position) in Canada, a position I was unlikely to obtain in the Australian government.

the reason canadians camp in cars is the bear situation.

I LOVE Australia

Two Hells on Earth . :)

Toronto vs Sydney is a different ball game tho. 😁

Tipping is not mandatory but Canadians use to tip just like the us 🇺🇸 ,personally if I see that person being unhappy with a 5 $ tips and asks for more ..even if I had the intention to give a tip I don’t give anything at all

Good video

Polar bear and mountain lions too.

Nice video guys. Did you notice as many homeless people camping in the downtown / Chinatown areas and city parks of Australia as in Vancouver? Perth's drug problems seemed to be worse than in Eastern Australia, perhaps as it is closer to Asia. Maybe Vancouver's incredibly high drug death rate is also related to it being closest to Asia? Ideally, one could live and work in both Canada And Australia, have dual citizenship and the best of both worlds. All Commonwealth citizens should be able to move around the former colonies whenever they please. :-) Stay safe. Ciao.

I read an article that said to just pay in cash for a meal then you choose the tip amount if any, not built into the debit machine. I waitressed as a teen and agree tipping should be for good service. You are correct they are paid a wage And not just living on their tips.

Better compare Sydney To let's say Montreal or Toronto

I think more Canadians would want to live in Australia,than viceversa.Australians are used to warm weather and Australians love the outdoors.Florida in the USA ,would be a better choice for Australians to live in than Canada. Canada has a lot to offer outdoors and is beautiful in the summer, but unless you snow ski; the Canadian winters are HARSH !! Some people might not like the extreme change of weather in Canada ,especially the HARSH winters .

The thing with the animals an diverse landscape is not true at all Australia has waterfalls forests beaches snowy mountains 🏔 desert 🏜 coral reefs and more and Tasmania is really similar to Canada whe. It comes to the seasons the creatures of both countries are just different but I’d say in Australia there are more unique creatures both have wolves and bears

I am living now in Australia. I loved the weather and climate. Sunshine is better for the heath. Another factor is the people. There are lots of times I was helped without asking for it. AND RACISM IS NOT ENCOURAGED HERE!!! Lastly, the minimum wage in Australia is the highest in the world. I think these are enough for me to say that I am blessed to be in Australia. I haven't been to Canada but I have an aunt there. I can try going there on a tourist visa and I believe Canada is lovely too. It depends on our preference 💗

Melbourne was Domingo for 7 tears

Canadians are relaxed people and not bothered much which you can see when they build any highways.

Not much work in Australia now. The rent has gone up you can not survive here..

Snow vs beautiful beaches and awesome lifestyle. You choose

Canada, Australia, who care. they are two of the best countries to live IN on earth. either one its like living with cousins./ But Aust has the SUNSHINE.

I'm a student living in Australia. Ive been thinking of applying for a citizenship but I'm a bit hesitant given the housing situation going on. I'm thinking of looking into what canada is like compared to Australia

Yeah, Bears in Canada are cute, until it started chasing you in the wild.🐻🐻🐻🤣🤣

I feel sorry for people who are forced to live in a poorly-developed and overpopulated country. They can face multiple everyday problems which can make life miserable. I’m not trying to make nasty comments about these countries because people born in them have no control over it and thus may be offended. But I still wish they could have a better life and they deserve it. So I wish better-developed countries would accept them if they speak their language. The best options would be Canada and Australia and I’d be delighted if their governments accepted such migrants with open arms. This is because they’re highly developed, speak English and most of their land areas are uninhabited, thus having a lot of room for more people and may be able to introduce new cities in the future.

I am Australian and I go overseas a lot and I must admit I find the absolute dumbness in MOST countries of red tape and beuracracy is STUPID!

The Rockies are a drive if you are on the East Coast which is pretty flat. The lakes are amazing however. Tips are a scam by the employers. Apparently if you are black in the USA you demonstrably get less tips. Why? Let me guess, it must be because you suck at service!

chinese own Australia

You guys look cold in Canada .The weather is way better in Australia

They are different but not that different. In the end, both countries are the fittest offsprings of the now defunct British Empire but behavioral relics of Britishness are more obvious in Canada due to its closeness to Europe. On a side note, the tipping culture has thrived in Canada only because of its proximity and exposure to the USA. Unlike Canada, Australia has "mutated" noticeably and evolved differently due to its remoteness but they are both, New Zealand included too actually, still sadly reminiscent of the British Empire in its heyday. Australia and NZ would be in that sense the slightly "autistic" relative, which is by no means a bad thing, although it takes one time to adjust to the more unpredictable, erratic and at times vaguely xenophobic behavior many Australians can show. Non-English heritage visitors and migrants will find all these three places and people far less trying and less unrelatable though when compared to the USA, which really takes the cake, so to speak...

I im for weed so thats a dislike

I live in Toronto. I love Canada. I love snow. I used to live in Australia. The weather there is too bored. One season round the year. I don't like it.

Nothing wrong with smoking weed. Legalizing it is a sign of moving forwards. I never drink or smoke, but I understand that people should be allowed to partake in recreational activities and soft drugs if they want to do. Portugal's full legalization has succeeded while the old "tough" approach in many countries has simply made things worse.

Canada better

You both have nice teeth.

And Australia is easier to get a job than in Canada I reckon?

Australia is beautiful..

My brother is engaged to a Canadian women & they will be living & be raising their children in Aus. They advised that that Christmas is way better in Canada though.

One is corrupt as the other

Seasons? The varibales FOR seasons is far greater IN Australia, from tropical to lousy Melbourne to pretty cold in winter Tasmanis, Canada does not have the variables.

They celebrate Thansgiving in Canada ? Thanksgiving is such an American holiday . They have a day in Canada called Canada Day ,but that is more like an "independence " day .

Born in Ontario but mom was Australian. i like have a dual citizenship

You lost me at coffee - you like drip coffee 🤢

Don't confuse a diverse geographical landscape with a distinct seasonal climate... how can Canada have a more diverse landscape than Australia? Australia has deserts, tropical rainforests in the north, mountains in the south that actually support a thriving ski season largest in (southern hemisphere), wine regions in NSW,VIC,SA 4th largest wine exporter in the world. Australia is definitely not just about beaches and it's reef. Also, Australia would have more homegrown food, surely due to the less frigid winters. So Australia definitely would have more arable farmland than Canada. I think you guys got that part wrong but anyhow u seem to be in awe with canada's beauty and no doubt it has it...the mountains there are second to none...but the rest of it is just wide open plains and to the north it's artic weather not really suitable for human habitation. yes to the east you will see large swathes of land with deciduous forests but how long does autumn last before everything goes bare and too frigid again? once the novlety of " 4 distinct seasns" wares off you're stuck with predominately cold long winters and to escape them you would actually need to travel south and leave Canada and head to California USA or Florida USA...The USA has a diverse landscape and geography not Canada.