Living Costs
The IMD’s Quality of Life Index consistently ranks Australia in its top ten countries and its 2010 report (which focuses on infrastructure, health and the state of the environment) placed Australia fourth in its international comparisons.
Alongside that, the Mercer Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2010 ranked Brisbane as one of Australia’s most affordable cities – more competitive than other Asia-Pacific locations such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne.