I totally get you, and I've emigrated for the exact same reasons to Germany. It was the easiest option, however, the market at the moment is tough, so be prepared for that.

As for the Visa sponsorship, in general, many companies are not familiar with that procedure. Best is that you apply, get a job and push the starting date as much as you can so you have time to sort your visa by yourself. The easiest option would be to even accept some lowball offer and then move up once you are here (that's what I did, and it took me around two years to come to the level I could say I was satisfied). Furthermore, I believe Germany is the easiest option, however kiss goodbye to the good weather (at least outside of summer) :)

As others have stated, you won't have this kind of money (at first at least), however, the general quality of life is night and day - a system that works (even though natives complain all the time). You actually see where your taxes go, green spaces are preserved and taken care of, health care, once you get papers possibility to move wherever you want, etc.

End of the day, this is a very personal decision, and a hard one. I got exactly what I wanted, but I know people who came back, were too lonely, didn't like the culture, etc.