Luke Tweddle has been candid about his belief that Australia is the best nation he has ever lived in, asserting that the benefits greatly surpass the downsides. However, in a recent conversation, he explained why he plans to return to the UK due to three factors.

Since then, the content creator from Surrey has released a video where he tried to navigate life in Australia on a typical UK wage with a net income of £2,500 each month.

He observed that average earnings in Australia are significantly higher than in the UK, but there was one expense he still finds astonishing even after three years in the Southern Hemisphere.

After ordering a cold pint under the sunny skies of Perth, where he resides, he commented: "This is the largest disparity in terms of costs between the UK and Australia, and that is that alcoholic beverages are just so much pricier in Australia than in the UK.

"There's not that much, to be honest, but drinks are certainly one of those."

Pointing to his beer, he continued: "I just purchased a pint here and it set me back a delightful $16 which is roughly £8. And when you consider drink prices, £8 in the UK would be seen as quite an expensive pint; you'd only see that in central London, perhaps in a really upscale bar."

Nonetheless, he mentioned that paying £8 for a single pint in Australia is fairly common, and while having one or two drinks might be manageable, an evening out could completely obliterate your budget, particularly if you’re earning a UK salary.

He elaborated: "I will truly never come to terms with Australia's alcohol pricing, and honestly, if you're someone who doesn't drink, you're going to save a lot more compared to a habitual drinker here in Australia, no doubt about that."

Luke, who previously resided in New Zealand, currently shares a home with his girlfriend, Jessica Amy, and they each pay around £100 per week in rent.

After his trial, he calculated that he had spent £39.28 for the day, including costs like rent and food, and with a net monthly income of £2,500, he would have a daily budget of £75, indicating he was well within his limits and could potentially save £1,000 monthly.

As a result, he concluded that people could manage to live in Australia on a UK salary, although tight restrictions would be essential.

When comparing this to a typical Australian salary, he stated that you would have £73 remaining each day. This would lead to £2,200 in excess at the end of the month, and viewed annually, he estimates that living on an Australian wage could result in an additional £12,000 in savings throughout the year.

Reflecting on the "huge difference" in how Brits and Australians are compensated for similar positions, Luke wrapped up: "I believe the most significant aspect is the wage disparity; it simply enables you to save that much more or allows you to partake in those extra one or two activities that you may wish to do.

"I think that's the key point; you can absolutely make it here, but Australia's salary provides you with that extra leeway to really unwind and enjoy life."