Australia or UK

Had a friend in the UK ask the question; Is it better to be skint in the UK or in Australia?

I tried to answer it, but found I was floundering, yes no, maybe so. Good weather verses bad , family verses no family. The tyranny of distance.

We both have Australian partners but his children are born in England and mine born here in Australia. I think it is much of a muchness cost wise to bring up kids we are fairly well supported here, not sure about the UK now.

So if any one can help sort this out I would be most grateful.

We are both skint!!

Woof.