Those employed in Australia are covered by Medicare, the Australian national health insurance. But this is not like National Health Service in the UK, where all services are provided out of general taxation. Emily Wheeldon, divisional manager for Beaumont Consulting in Sydney, who has been working in Australia for two years, recommends private health insurance, which costs about $50 per month in addition to Medicare.

Other differences in Australia include holiday and sick leave. Full-time employment consists of a 37.5 hour work week with four weeks of annual leave plus public holidays. Sick leave is limited to 10 days per year.