In Bahrain it's currently $422,400 AUD (grossed up to provide equivalent before tax amount) or thereabouts.
Funny thing is, for a lot of guys, it's not only about the money. However, when your Australian employer treats you with utter contempt, and units overseas are waving around these sorts of dollars, it's not hard to see why so many leave.
And I do mean utter contempt. It's not a new story.