මෙල්බර්න් 🇦🇺 | Life in Melbourne Australia as a Sri Lankan expat | Ep. 3

In this episode, we sit down with a Sri Lankan project manager who shares his fascinating journey of migrating to Melbourne, Australia through the Skilled Migration Pathway. He got Australian PR while still living in Sri Lanka, moved to Melbourne, secured a job, and started a new life — including getting married after relocating.

We talk about his experience with the PR process, settling in Australia, the work culture, cost of living, tax system, and what it’s really like to live in Melbourne as a Sri Lankan. He also shares valuable advice for those considering migration, the differences between Colombo and Melbourne, and his honest views on whether life in Australia is worth the move.

👉 Whether you're planning to migrate, already living abroad, or just curious about expat life, this episode gives deep insights from someone who’s lived it.

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Host: Nilanga Virajith
Guest: Yujith Perera

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Topics:
00:00 Recap
01:32 Guest Intro
02:54 Reasons for Migration
08:56 First Impression
11:55 Local Slangs & Communication
16:59 Cultural Diversity in Australia
24:53 Quality of Life in Melbourne
29:28 Tech Integration
34:00 Starting Life from Scratch again
37:54 Permanent Residency in Australia
42:52 Seeking a Job as an Expat
45:36 Work Culture
47:00 Tax & Benefits
49:44 Settling Down in Australia
50:53 Australia vs SL

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