Is Australia really THAT expensive?
#76
Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
a couple more things that are more expensive in Australia -
10 Pin Bowling for a family of 4 (2 under 5yrs) -
OZ $32.00 per game off peak
UK £5.00 per game off peak
Cinema for a family of 4 -
OZ - $38 off peak (midweek deal)
UK - £15.80 off peak (midweek deal)
10 Pin Bowling for a family of 4 (2 under 5yrs) -
OZ $32.00 per game off peak
UK £5.00 per game off peak
Cinema for a family of 4 -
OZ - $38 off peak (midweek deal)
UK - £15.80 off peak (midweek deal)
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
After aussie prices were like OMG they thought we were crazy
Hotels were brill too, kids stayed free up to age 16. Another night we went to the spaghetti factory and my pommy mate pulls out a heap of canadian coupons and 9 of us ate a 3 course meal for $29
I know the wages can be lower there, but for a family they certainly look after you
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These things work both ways you know
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Our local Cinema would be $24 off peak and $30 peak.
http://www.amfbowling.co.uk £5.85 per game adults
#81
Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
It depends where you go.
Our local Cinema would be $24 off peak and $30 peak.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hj8k2cqkmsQ/TD...10-offpeak.jpg
http://www.amfbowling.com.au $14.90 per game adults
http://www.amfbowling.co.uk £5.85 per game adults
Our local Cinema would be $24 off peak and $30 peak.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_hj8k2cqkmsQ/TD...10-offpeak.jpg
http://www.amfbowling.com.au $14.90 per game adults
http://www.amfbowling.co.uk £5.85 per game adults
Because it's more expensive to live here, it's not a difficult concept to grasp.
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Why not, everyone else gives examples, but without showing any links.... I think links to confirm these things are good. for everyone who is really interested.
It is if you don't think the same as you.
Maybe it is more expensive in some areas, in fact I am sure it is, but there are other areas where it may not be.
Maybe it is more expensive in some areas, in fact I am sure it is, but there are other areas where it may not be.
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
10 pin bowling in Perth, family of 4 per game (2 under 5) is $56.80 , no off peak but they do have special offers on now and then. Extra $5 per person per extra game.
http://www.amfbowling.com.au/Centres/WA/Joondalup.aspx
Perth wins again on most expensive price!
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
I know some people at work do go at ot, like ever week or so. Personally I haven't been for nearly a year. Rather wait for the DVD and sit at home and watch in comfort with a beer or two, much cheaper.
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I'm with you on this... but my wife and 'kids' do like to go to the cinema to see the latest blockbuster.
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Mate, you can look link up as many examples as you want. We budget, we go to markets for veg, we buy quarter cows, get it chopped up for $6.99/kg, we get whole lambs and get it chopped up for less than anywhere I've seen it, we are careful and put far more effort into being careful here than ever needed to in the UK and do you know why?
Because it's more expensive to live here, it's not a difficult concept to grasp.
Because it's more expensive to live here, it's not a difficult concept to grasp.
Not easy to grasp that research is required before you step on the boat.
It was the first thing I did before I even thought about spending a day here long before migration was a glint in my eye!
#89
Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
I think some things are marked up here without a doubt, before you take into account personal measures of expense - but whether you think it is expensive to live here depends largely on demographics and income and expenditure required.
Not easy to grasp that research is required before you step on the boat.
It was the first thing I did before I even thought about spending a day here long before migration was a glint in my eye!
Not easy to grasp that research is required before you step on the boat.
It was the first thing I did before I even thought about spending a day here long before migration was a glint in my eye!