Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Jul 30th 2013, 8:06 am
#91
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Warm sea water, again you don't have to fly to another country.
Apple computers.
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Although supermarkets, telephone/broadband and power are cheaper in the UK, I'm not saving any money from my (reduced) Aussie pension, and am dipping into savings. In Oz my savings also earned me 10 times as much interest as in the UK, thus I'm not convinced that swings and roundabouts are working in my favour.
Jul 30th 2013, 8:21 am
#92
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
He's currently driving an old Mitsubishi mirage as we spent most of the budget on my car
Jul 30th 2013, 8:29 am
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
2 litre cask of port for the equivalent of nine quid.
Took me five mintues to taype the aaove line ... hjic
Took me five mintues to taype the aaove line ... hjic
Jul 30th 2013, 8:31 am
#94
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Agree about Bunnings/B&Q, especially for specialised stuff and tools. B&Q have a few headline bargains but are generally more expensive than independent plumbing/timber/bathroom/tile/electrical suppliers. I renovated 4 properties in the UK and rarely bought from B&Q - unless I needed something on a Sunday. Bunnings beat them hands down on tools. Screwfix is a great option in the UK - wish they were here
The Mitsubishi Triton that I recently bought is much cheaper than in the UK (where it's called the L200), has better specs and a better warranty
The Mitsubishi Triton that I recently bought is much cheaper than in the UK (where it's called the L200), has better specs and a better warranty
Jul 30th 2013, 8:32 am
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Actually, my OH has just informed me we have spent $50 on plugs for all our electricals 
It's a good job the wine is cheap
It's a good job the wine is cheap
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Jul 30th 2013, 8:37 am
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
It would be quite hard I think. Many things used to be cheaper but arent now. If 12 years ago someone had told me that living in the UK would be cheaper than Australia today I would have called them mad but it is the reality.
Jul 30th 2013, 8:46 am
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Everyone experiences things differently. I don't find Australia expensive, but I moved from Slough to Adelaide. Others will find it very expensive - imagine moving from Wales to Perth. Everyone has a different perspective.
Jul 30th 2013, 8:54 am
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Yes exactly, that is what I have always said.
Jul 30th 2013, 8:55 am
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Unlimited Mobile Phone Plans.... Circa 35 dollars per month for the cheapest at present with 5 gigs of download.
TV Licenses.... Well lack of.
Most Electrical Goods.
TV Licenses.... Well lack of.
Most Electrical Goods.
Jul 30th 2013, 9:05 am
#101
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Most electric goods, definitely not but it did used to be the case.
TV license, yes but I willingly pay it.
Unlimited mobile plans, you could be right but I only use PAYG.
TV license, yes but I willingly pay it.
Unlimited mobile plans, you could be right but I only use PAYG.
Jul 30th 2013, 12:38 pm
#102
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Jul 30th 2013, 12:45 pm
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
The other plans are like 30 day contracts in my opinion. If you don't use all your credit you lose it
Jul 30th 2013, 12:54 pm
#104
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
The $35 plan is monthly - but there is a mention of a third plan which is PAYG - credit lasts up to a year. That's better than expiring credit if you are a low user
The other plans are like 30 day contracts in my opinion. If you don't use all your credit you lose it
The other plans are like 30 day contracts in my opinion. If you don't use all your credit you lose it
Is UK PAYG credit unlimited timewise ? Never seen that here. That would have to be an expensive way to go surely ?
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I always took PAYG to mean no contract ?
Jul 30th 2013, 1:00 pm
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