Australia PR vs Canada PR

Permanent residency authorizes an international individual to work and live indefinitely in a foreign country. PR holders can also sponsor their family members to come and live with them. The candidates can also apply for citizenship after living in the country for the required duration and meeting other eligibility conditions.
 

Australia and Canada are preferred destinations for foreign nationals who want to settle abroad. With a thriving economy, numerous job opportunities, modern infrastructure, and ease of life, these countries are popular with immigrants.
 

These countries offer streamlined policies for permanent residency with distinct criteria and processes.
 

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Difference in the PR visa process between Australia and Canada

To apply for Australia PR, you must apply through SkillSelect, whereas to apply for Canada PR, you must submit your profile in the Express Entry. The profiles of the candidates are evaluated, and scores are given on various factors. The differences in the process for Australia PR and Canada PR are given below.

Factor	Australia	Canada
Application	SkillSelect	Express Entry System
Eligibility	Candidates are given marks based on age, educational qualifications, work experience, proficiency in the English language, and other factors.	The criteria vary depending on the program.
Ranking System	Points-grid system and Skill Select ranking	Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Invitations	Eligible candidates must submit an Expression of Interest.	Invitation to Apply are issued based on CRS scores
Pathways	Australia offers multiple pathways with more flexibility	There are fewer pathways, but they are well-defined.

 

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Eligibility for PR: Australia vs Canada

A candidate’s eligibility for PR is assessed through the Points System for both Australia and Canada. It is calculated based on multiple factors, and each aspect has specified maximum points. Detailed information is given below.

Factors	Australia	Canada
Age	30	12
Education	25	25
Australian Regional Working Experience	20	10
Work Experience (Abroad)	15	15
Language	20	28
Other Factors	20	10

 

To be eligible for permanent residency, you must have the required points:

Australia PR - 65

Canada PR – 67

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Cost of Living: Australia vs Canada

The cost of living in Canada is lower than that in Australia. While Canada has affordable utilities such as health care, accommodation, and transportation, Australia offers inexpensive grocery and internet connection expenses. Below is a detailed comparison of the annual cost of living in Australia and Canada.

Factors	Australia	Canada
Grocery	8736 AUD	16,833 CAD
Mobile and Internet	1800 AUD	1800 CAD
Fuel	1404 AUD	2000 CAD
Public Transport	4367 AUD	1260 CAD
Utilities	2490 AUD	2500 CAD
Accommodation	25,000 AUD	9000 CAD
Pre -School	2400 AUD	10,800 CAD
Gym	900 AUD	1020 CAD

 

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Benefits: Australia PR vs Canada PR

Detailed information about Australia PR's and Canada PR's benefits is given below.

Australia PR	Canada PR
Australian permanent residents can legally live and work	Canadian permanent residents have the right to reside and work
Australian PRs can access Medicare	Canadian PRs can access the Universal Health System
Children of Australia PR holders can avail of education	Children of Canada PR holders can  access education in the country
Permanent residents in Australia can buy properties	Canadian permanent residents have no benefits to buy a property
Australia PR holders can sponsor eligible dependents.	Canada PR holders can sponsor eligible family members
Australia aims to issue half a million invitations by 2026	Canada expects to issue 1.5 million invitations by 2026
An individual can get 100 times ROI on Australian PR	An individual can earn 5 - 8 times their current salary with Canada PR

 

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