Just to give you a little of my personal experience.
I'm an Australian that left for the USA to specifically flight train around 7 years ago after realizing the cost was piling up after working on my GFPT. The training was cheaper, more laid back, a huge variety of flying and an amazing infrastructure to fly in also. Opportunities for career progression are plentiful at all levels here also if you decide to stay.
Good luck with your training!