Nepalis in Australia continue sending money home despite cost of living rises

Although the cost of living is increasing in Australia, migrants continue to send money back home to support their families.

Although the cost of living is increasing in Australia, migrants continue to send money back home to support their families. Source: AAP / Alan Porritt

Nepal is among the top three countries receiving remittance money from people living in Australia. According to an international remittance service provider, global transactions into Nepal have more than doubled since 2020. Although the cost of living is increasing in Australia, migrants continue to send money back home to support their families.



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