For Fala Sakaria, Australia is the new land of milk and honey.
After looking into job opportunities across the Ditch, he and wife Lafoaluga decided to make the move to Melbourne.
Just over a year later, Mr Sakaria, originally from Auckland, is earning almost twice as much as he would working as a welder in Auckland.
The couple and their two children, Lucas, 3, and 9-month-old Maryanne Felesa have moved into their own home and have savings - something they could never have achieved had they stayed in New Zealand.
"When it comes down to it, yes, it's really about the money," the 26-year-old said. "The money is good and the living costs are cheaper, not to mention gas. I get a lot more family time here as well."