US girl dwelling in Australia reveals the largest shocks after transferring

Despite dwelling in Australia now for nearly two years, American expat Ashleigh Fay says she ‘genuinely’ would not suppose that she’ll ever cease having random little tradition shocks.

The ex-New Yorker, who moved to Hobart, Tasmania for college, usually shares tales of her life overseas to social media – and the issues which have shocked her since transferring.

Ashleigh, who’s coaching to be a biologist and physiologist, has shared her largest shocks since transferring; embrace wages, financial institution transfers and  the variations in festive décor.

In a current YouTube video, Ashleigh outlined the foremost variations in her life within the US and in Australia.

A serious was the distinction within the value of her telephone invoice – noting Australia’s telephone payments are far cheaper than within the US.

‘I used to be blown away once I lived in New Zealand after which once I moved right here to Tasmania how low-cost telephone plans are comparatively clearly all of that is simply relative in my expertise,’ she shared.

Her second shock was the minimal wage in Australia, including it is most likely probably the most ‘universally’ recognized distinction, however one that also stuns her.

‘I’m not inventing something right here however I’m nonetheless reminded very often all through my week of how grateful I’m to stay in a rustic that pays their employees greater than $8 an hour,’ she stated.

‘Casual charges right here being typically upwards of just about $30 an hour Australian however then whenever you convert it that is nonetheless like $22 – $23 USD,’ she continued in disbelief.

Her third shock was red-hot – actually in colour – describing her preliminary shock when tasting the ketchup – or tomato sauce because it’s often known as Down Under – discovering it ‘watery and flavorless.’

‘[American] ketchup has like extra sugar and um it is somewhat bit thicker and usually is a little more like vinegary,’ she described.  ‘Whereas tomato sauce [in my] expertise is much more watery, there’s not as a lot taste I’m certain there’s some sugar in a few of them however yeah they’re completely different and I a lot desire ketchup.’

Her subsequent shock was car-related – however not about driving on the other aspect of the street.

Instead, Ashleigh stated there have been much more handbook vehicles in Australia, versus American, the place most are computerized – and everybody makes use of their parking brake.

‘I [found it] so fascinating as a result of rising up I used to be by no means taught to make use of the parking brake in any respect in an computerized automotive except you have been like parked on a hill,’ she defined.

Another main distinction was transferring cash between financial institution accounts. While most individuals use Venmo in America to switch cash, Australian financial institution accounts are capable of switch cash to one another with no third get together app.

‘In the US I used to be taught like to carry [bank details] pricey to your coronary heart,’ she defined.

‘[I was told] “do not share that with anyone,” however right here it is simply so informal, it is identical to” “oh yeah here is my account particulars,”‘ she said in disbelief. 

She explained that in Australia, there’s a section on banking apps that lets the user copy another person’s bank details to, 

‘It’s just so chill and I’m more used to it now,’ she said. ‘In the US I’m just so used to Venmo like such an American thing.’

While takeaway food isn’t US specific, according to Ashleigh, takeaway breakfast is definitely more common in America.

‘In the US it is so normal to when you go get your coffee to get a takeaway breakfastsandwich to get something on the go like breakfast on the go is a lot more of a thing,’ she shared.

‘[Some] cafes is here some of them do have like bacon and egg rolls but that’s it and not everywhere has it,’ she continued. ‘Like it’s not as common [as it is in the US].’

Ashleigh additionally touched on her points with Australian bagels,  recalling her description of them in a now-viral TikTok the place she declared them to be ‘so unhappy and dense’, however says she enjoys the espresso tradition.

Getting used to a more subtle festive décor was also a shock when Ashleigh was celebrating her first holiday in Australia.

‘I know a lot of Australians are very much pro-minimalist pro less waste pro “I hate capitalism [but] I’m on this center space,’ she admitted.

‘I perceive that festive décor can typically be very wasteful relying on what you what you buy however I like Christmas,’ she continued.

‘Last 12 months was my first Christmas in Australia and it was really fairly unhappy,’ the American expat continued. 

I perceive that not that I ever anticipate anybody to have just like the insane Christmas mild shows that they’ve within the US – particularly with how a lot increased vitality is right here no less than in Tasmania,’ Ashleigh continued.  ‘But even like cafes or outlets or I do not know simply within the US it is a lot extra of like a giant factor.’

 Australia’s lack of pennies additionally shocked Ashleigh, explaining that as 5 cents is their smallest forex, the worth is rounded as much as the closest 5 cent worth.

The inclusion of tax was additionally a shock, noting: ‘clearly within the US tax and every little thing is added on high of every little thing it isn’t like right here in Australia the place nearly all costs it is included.’

Ashleigh usually shares clips of her life to TikTok, the place she amasses tens of millions of views together with her Australian discoveries.