Australia Voted Worst Place to Live

[Joseph & Ana 0]

Australia Voted Worst Place to Live

11/15/2009 3:48 PM

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Melbourne - Australia has been designated the worst place to live in the world, compared with nine other major countries, despite the fact that Aussies earn by far the highest wages.

Life in sun-soaked California or in France, where people retire earlier and live longer, was judged to be the best by researchers at uSwitch.com in the latest Quality of Life index.

Earning $56,410 a year on average, Aussies are $15,790 richer than their European neighbors, but that doesn't translate into an easier life and they are getting a "raw deal" researchers concluded.

Shoppers in Australia pay higher prices for fuel, food, alcohol and cigarettes and receive poorer healthcare and education, the survey found.

"There is more to good living than money and this report shows why so many Aussies are giving up on Australia and heading to France and the USA," said Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com.

"We have lost all sense of balance between wealth and well-being," she said.

Aussie workers toil three years longer and die two years younger than their French counterparts.

Americans enjoy 2,665 hours of happiness a year, compared with just 1,397 in Australia and they pay five percent less taxes than their happiness-deprived Australian cousins.

The 10 major countries surveyed were ranked in the following order from best to worst quality of life: USA, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and Australia

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"There is more to good living than money and this report shows why so many Aussies are giving up on Australia and heading to France and the USA"

Fascinating. Why they'd come to the US is obvious (this country is awesome and clearly far superior to the hellhole down under), but why France?

[Joseph & Ana 0]

"There is more to good living than money and this report shows why so many Aussies are giving up on Australia and heading to France and the USA"

Fascinating. Why they'd come to the US is obvious (this country is awesome and clearly far superior to the hellhole down under), but why France?

I couldn't figure that one out myself.

[Heracles 417]

Australia Voted Worst Place to Live

11/15/2009 3:48 PM

GHN News

The what news?

Melbourne - Australia has been designated the worst place to live in the world, compared with nine other major countries, despite the fact that Aussies earn by far the highest wages.

The Human Development Index (HDI) is an index used to rank countries by level of "human development", which usually also implies whether a country is developed, developing, or underdeveloped.

AUS: ranked 2nd

US: ranked 13th

Life in sun-soaked California or in France, where people retire earlier and live longer, was judged to be the best by researchers at uSwitch.com in the latest Quality of Life index.

Uswitch is a site related to debt. But anyways, do they realize that Australia is a desert continent, aka ample sun. Hence the highest rate of skin cancers in the world.

Earning $56,410 a year on average, Aussies are $15,790 richer than their European neighbors, but that doesn't translate into an easier life and they are getting a "raw deal" researchers concluded.

The Human Development Index (HDI) - AUS: is ranked 2nd

Shoppers in Australia pay higher prices for fuel, food, alcohol and cigarettes and receive poorer healthcare and education, the survey found.

WHO ranked them higher than the US

Aussie workers toil three years longer and die two years younger than their French counterparts.

Ranked 7th in the world for life expectancy - 5th by the UN (Actually beat France)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_count...life_expectancy

Americans enjoy 2,665 hours of happiness a year, compared with just 1,397 in Australia and they pay five percent less taxes than their happiness-deprived Australian cousins.

2009 Happy Index*

US: 114

Aus: 102

* Questionable considering third world countries are close to the top.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Planet_Index

The 10 major countries surveyed were ranked in the following order from best to worst quality of life: USA, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and Australia

The Human Development Index (HDI) - AUS: is ranked 2nd

The Legatum Prosperity Index is an annual ranking developed by the Legatum Institute of 104 countries, according to a variety of factors including wealth, economic growth, personal wellbeing, and quality of life.

AUS: 1st

US: 6th

Edited November 18, 2009 by Booyah!

[Heracles 417]

Cannot find that article anywhere. Joe don't tell me you actually wrote this up yourself...

[Joseph & Ana 0]

Cannot find that article anywhere. Joe don't tell me you actually wrote this up yourself...

Sorry, its a member's only news outlet.

[Kevin and 10]

Australia Voted Worst Place to Live

by Australians?

[Heracles 417]

Cannot find that article anywhere. Joe don't tell me you actually wrote this up yourself...

Sorry, its a member's only news outlet.

Member only? Dude, to begin with even if it was legitimate, it's not factually accurate.

GHN news does not exist and uswitch is a site devoted to getting your finances in order.

Edited November 18, 2009 by Booyah!

[Joseph & Ana 0]

Australia Voted Worst Place to Live

by Australians?

Looks like the panel of researchers in the respective countries. Not sure.

[Heracles 417]

Introducing uSwitch.com

uSwitch.com is a free, impartial online and phone based comparison and switching service that helps customers compare prices on a range of services including gas, electricity, home phone, broadband providers and personal finance products

Joe I take this is a joke as nobody can honestly be that stupid.

Edited November 18, 2009 by Booyah!

[Joseph & Ana 0]

Cannot find that article anywhere. Joe don't tell me you actually wrote this up yourself...

Sorry, its a member's only news outlet.

Member only? Dude, to begin with even if it was legitimate, it's not factually accurate.

GHN news does not exist and uswitch is a site devoted to getting your finances in order.

Come on. Everyone is familiar with GHN news. Someone back me up here.

[Heracles 417]

I actually find the correct article.

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Britain the "worst place to live in Europe"

By Georgina Cooper, Reutershp

LONDON - Britain has been designated the worst place to live in Europe, compared with nine other major countries, despite the fact that Brits earn by far the highest wages.

Life in sun-soaked Spain or in France, where people retire earlier and live longer, was judged to be the best by researchers at uSwitch.com in the latest European Quality of Life index.

Earning 35,730 pounds ($56,410) a year on average, Brits are 10,000 pounds ($15,790) richer than their European neighbors, but that doesn't translate into an easier life and they are getting a "raw deal" researchers concluded.

Shoppers in Britain pay higher prices for fuel, food, alcohol and cigarettes and receive poorer healthcare and education, the survey found.

"There is more to good living than money and this report shows why so many Brits are giving up on the UK and heading to France and Spain," said Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com.

"We have lost all sense of balance between wealth and well-being," she said.

British workers toil three years longer and die two years younger than their French counterparts.

The Spanish enjoy 2,665 hours of sunshine a year, compared with just 1,397 in Ireland and they pay five percent less taxes than their light-deprived Irish cousins.

The 10 major countries surveyed were ranked in the following order from best to worst quality of life: France, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and Britain.

Would you live in Britain? What is your pick for the best or worst place to live in? Give us your feedback.

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http://www.canada.com/life/Britain+worst+p...html?id=2096289

Edited November 18, 2009 by Booyah!

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I actually find the correct article.

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"Britain the "worst place to live in Europe"

By Georgina Cooper, Reutershp

LONDON - Britain has been designated the worst place to live in Europe, compared with nine other major countries, despite the fact that Brits earn by far the highest wages.

Life in sun-soaked Spain or in France, where people retire earlier and live longer, was judged to be the best by researchers at uSwitch.com in the latest European Quality of Life index.

Earning 35,730 pounds ($56,410) a year on average, Brits are 10,000 pounds ($15,790) richer than their European neighbors, but that doesn't translate into an easier life and they are getting a "raw deal" researchers concluded.

Shoppers in Britain pay higher prices for fuel, food, alcohol and cigarettes and receive poorer healthcare and education, the survey found.

"There is more to good living than money and this report shows why so many Brits are giving up on the UK and heading to France and Spain," said Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com.

"We have lost all sense of balance between wealth and well-being," she said.

British workers toil three years longer and die two years younger than their French counterparts.

The Spanish enjoy 2,665 hours of sunshine a year, compared with just 1,397 in Ireland and they pay five percent less taxes than their light-deprived Irish cousins.

The 10 major countries surveyed were ranked in the following order from best to worst quality of life: France, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and Britain.

Would you live in Britain? What is your pick for the best or worst place to live in? Give us your feedback.

© Copyright © Reuters

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http://www.canada.com/life/Britain+worst+p...html?id=2096289

#@$@%^ you caught me.

[Heracles 417]

#@$@%^ you caught me.

nice try though. Actually it's a interesting read about the UK

[Kevin and 10]

I actually find the correct article.

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"Britain the "worst place to live in Europe"

By Georgina Cooper, Reutershp

LONDON - Britain has been designated the worst place to live in Europe, compared with nine other major countries, despite the fact that Brits earn by far the highest wages.

Life in sun-soaked Spain or in France, where people retire earlier and live longer, was judged to be the best by researchers at uSwitch.com in the latest European Quality of Life index.

Earning 35,730 pounds ($56,410) a year on average, Brits are 10,000 pounds ($15,790) richer than their European neighbors, but that doesn't translate into an easier life and they are getting a "raw deal" researchers concluded.

Shoppers in Britain pay higher prices for fuel, food, alcohol and cigarettes and receive poorer healthcare and education, the survey found.

"There is more to good living than money and this report shows why so many Brits are giving up on the UK and heading to France and Spain," said Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com.

"We have lost all sense of balance between wealth and well-being," she said.

British workers toil three years longer and die two years younger than their French counterparts.

The Spanish enjoy 2,665 hours of sunshine a year, compared with just 1,397 in Ireland and they pay five percent less taxes than their light-deprived Irish cousins.

The 10 major countries surveyed were ranked in the following order from best to worst quality of life: France, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and Britain.

Would you live in Britain? What is your pick for the best or worst place to live in? Give us your feedback.

© Copyright © Reuters

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http://www.canada.com/life/Britain+worst+p...html?id=2096289

#@$@%^ you caught me.