Why I'm NEVER Going Back to Australia (It's Not What You Think)

Why I'm NEVER Going Back to Australia (It's Not What You Think)

So, get this. A single loaf of bread in Sydney can set you back ten dollars. Yes. TEN. DOLLARS. I can already hear the excuses: "Oh, but that's just from some fancy artisan bakery in Surry Hills!" Mate, it doesn't matter. It's a flashing red warning light on the dashboard of a country that's driving full-pelt off a cliff. That same loaf of bread costs me about $1.70 here in Bangkok. In Vietnam, it’s a buck. Let that sink in for a second. Look, don't get me wrong. I love Australia. I miss the footy with my mates, the smell of a backyard barbie on a Sunday arvo, and the simple, friendly "how ya goin'?" from a complete stranger. There are days when I genuinely believe it's the best country in the world. So why did I leave? Why did I decide that I'm never going back to Australia? Because the "fair go" has become a fairy tale. The "she'll be right" attitude has been weaponised against us, a way to keep us compliant while our pockets are being emptied. My name is Shaun. I grew up in Australia, built a 20-year career in finance in Sydney, and even ran a successful side-business. I did everything 'right'. But I realised that doing 'right' doesn't pay the bills when the game feels rigged. So in 2022, I packed my bags. I gave up on Australia. Get my free travel tips and hacks guide here https://paradiseadventures.live/southeast-asia-travel-tips-and-hacks-free-guide/ t's Not Bad Luck, It's By Design: Australia's Policy Problem This isn't an accident. The cost of living crisis that's crippling millions of Aussies is the direct result of years of terrible government policies that have abandoned the middle class. Problem #1: The Housing Spiral The government and australian news outlets keep celebrating rising house prices. But who are they celebrating for? For everyday people, it means rents are climbing twice as fast as wages. This is the core of the australia housing crisis 2025. They've engineered a massive demand for housing through record-high migration but have utterly failed to increase the supply of actual homes for people to live in. It’s like inviting 100 people to a barbecue but only putting out 90 chairs. It guarantees someone is left standing. This isn't just a stuff-up; it's a deliberate policy choice, and it's crushing a generation's dream of owning a home, or even just having affordable rent. Problem #2: The Cost of Living Squeeze While housing becomes a pipe dream, the price of everything else is exploding. My electricity bill jumped 25% overnight. They tell us inflation is around 3%, but we all know our grocery bills have gone up by way more than that. Yet, has your pay jumped 10-25%? Of course not. Wage growth is stuck in the mud. You don't need a 20-year finance career to see that the math doesn't add up. They've created a system that guarantees you'll have less money and more stress every single year. It takes a lot of coffee to make a travel vlog: You can buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ParadiseAdvntr Book your Thailand accommodation through trusted providers here: Booking .com = https://booking.tp.st/ZjeV6SG5 Agoda = https://agoda.tp.st/LKGhCniM Hostelworld = https://hostelworld.tp.st/yznTwSKe Get SafetyWing Digital Nomad Travel Insurance = https://paradiseadventures.live/safetywingsyt Book your Thailand Adventures and Tours here: Get Your Guide = https://paradiseadventures.live/gygyt Klook = https://paradiseadventures.live/klookyt (Use code PARADISEADVENTURESKLOOK to get up to 10% off) Wise Low Fee Travel Account and Credit Card = https://paradiseadventures.live/wiseyt Paradise Adventures haun here - your adventure-seeking, camera-wielding, drone-flying guide at Paradise Adventures! Back in 2022, I took a leap of faith, trading routine for the open road, armed with nothing but a camera, a drone, and a hunger for discovery. Since then, I’ve been chasing hidden gems, stunning landscapes, and epic experiences across Southeast Asia. To me, this region is a goldmine of adventure—bursting with rich culture, incredible people, mouthwatering food, and stories waiting to be told. And that’s exactly what I’m here to share with you. So, grab your sense of adventure, hit that subscribe button, and let’s dive headfirst into the magic of Southeast Asia—one epic journey at a time! 🚀 For more check out https://paradiseadventures.live/ Follow us however you want to: https://www.instagram.com/paradiseadventures.live https://www.tiktok.com/@paradiseadventures.live https://www.facebook.com/ParadiseAdventures.live https://twitter.com/ParadiseAdventr #austalia #costoflivingcrisis