Money, in the real world

Compare the life.
Not just the salary.

Put your own take-home income and household costs side by side. See the monthly difference and how much cash you may need before your first pay.

Start with your own figures, or explore an example.

Your overseas destinationOne AUD is worth (GBP)Enter your chosen exchange rate, e.g. 0.50. Not a live rate.

Australia · AUD

Monthly household take-home pay (AUD)After tax and payroll deductions.Monthly household living costs (AUD)Housing, bills, food, transport, childcare and commitments.Monthly professional costs (AUD)Fees, indemnity and learning costs not already deducted.

United Kingdom · GBP

Monthly household take-home pay (GBP)Monthly total costs (GBP)Include household and professional costs on the same basis.Overseas living-cost buffer0% added to overseas living costs

Before your first salary

One-off move costs (AUD)Registration, assessments, visas, travel and deposits.Months of living costs before first pay (months)Emergency reserve (AUD)Employer support received in advance (AUD)Only include money paid before these costs fall due.

This is a cash-flow planner, not a tax calculator. All figures are your assumptions. Compare matched working hours and household needs, and account for pensions separately.

Compare the life.Not just the salary.

Australia · AUD

United Kingdom · GBP

Before your first salary

Compare the life.
Not just the salary.