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I’ve moved overseas a few times in my life, and I’ve found it takes a few months to a year to understand local pricing. Over time, you’ll know how to save money on an apartment, utilities, transport, everyday purchases, etc. Once you have that knowledge, you can usually make your salary stretch farther and feel more comfortable financially. However, if you are structurally underpaid as a visa holder, you likely won’t feel comfortable until you have PR and its freedom to change employers.

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