Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Jul 11th 2010, 9:03 am
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Getting dressed to see a film seems alien
Jul 11th 2010, 9:21 am
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Having children stopped us from going more often.
Jul 11th 2010, 9:33 am
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Jul 11th 2010, 10:06 am
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Rubbish? If people want to analyse something - get it right.
There is only so much banging a woman can take.
There is only so much banging a woman can take.
Jul 11th 2010, 10:41 am
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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.
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.
I would hope so, preferably in South Australia so I can take advantage of it!
And here's a link so you can read it and weep:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/familypackages.php
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Jul 11th 2010, 11:20 am
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
According to he Herald Sun today house prices in Melbourne have risen 50 % in that time...this makes a MASSIVE diference to the average persons budgeting
Jul 11th 2010, 12:01 pm
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For us the whole 'moving to Au' thingy took nearly 3 years from the initial phonecall to the agent to the stepping off the plane.
According to he Herald Sun today house prices in Melbourne have risen 50 % in that time...this makes a MASSIVE diference to the average persons budgeting
According to he Herald Sun today house prices in Melbourne have risen 50 % in that time...this makes a MASSIVE diference to the average persons budgeting
I've said it before - I actually wonder - right now - why people bother. I find it hard to recommend it for many people. Was that the noise of everyone rushing to agree with me?!
It was salaries I checked out though and baskets of goods. I remember doing it like it was only yesterday! I remember thinking - 'OK - no problem there'.
Jul 11th 2010, 12:07 pm
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July 11, 2010
FILM-lovers are flocking to the movies in unprecedented numbers with cinemas last week recording their highest-grossing box-office week of all time.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1225890214735
Jul 11th 2010, 12:37 pm
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
This was todays news article...
July 11, 2010
FILM-lovers are flocking to the movies in unprecedented numbers with cinemas last week recording their highest-grossing box-office week of all time.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1225890214735
July 11, 2010
FILM-lovers are flocking to the movies in unprecedented numbers with cinemas last week recording their highest-grossing box-office week of all time.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1225890214735
To be honest, higher prices won't stop us going, we just go less frequently (same with lots of things here). Can't wait for it to warm up a little so we can get back in the sea.
Jul 11th 2010, 12:47 pm
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Last time I went it worked out quite expensive... with the wine and meal...
Deluxe Cinema (18+ only) $12.50 per ticket + the wine and meal served at the seat just before the the movie started.
Two options are available
Deluxe Cinema (18+ only) $12.50 per ticket + the wine and meal served at the seat just before the the movie started.
Two options are available
Movie Meal Deal at Victoria Point
Main course meal, tea or coffee at the Cafe plus movie of your choice.
ONLY $21.00
Main course meal, tea or coffee at the Cafe plus movie of your choice.
ONLY $21.00
Delux sessions are in the intimate Deluxe Cinema. Enjoy a glass of wine or meal inside the cinema (at additional cost). You must be over 18 to attend these sessions. You also have exclusive access to the Luxury Lounge. All seats $12.50 each.
Jul 11th 2010, 12:53 pm
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
In Australia, I think some things are just plain marked up - well beyond their equilibrium.
But people still buy them because they can afford it.
Australia is expensive for some, relative to other markets, but it may still be affordable for the same or others yet...if you get my meaning.
I avoid the things that I think are expensive and go elsewhere, and I tolerate others. (I make choices). I accept that not everything can be what it might be in a different market, and that it's not always possible to make direct comparisons. I gladly consume the things I think are good value - like transport. The net effect is that my life overall is affordable.
Jul 11th 2010, 4:16 pm
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Fact of the matter is - Australia is expensive in majority categories than not. Period. The reason, how I try and understand is, lack of competition & supply.
-80% market share for coles and woolworths I am told
-4 major banks
-lack of supply of housing (rental or otherwise)
-low population, so the producers can recover their fixed costs on lower population base
-apart from commodities, nothing substantial to export (?) - i.e. lack of profit sharing in other industries.
22M does not fly against larger populated economies which encourage more competition and the ACCC equivalents actually get up their asses and do something about the situation like coles and wools. I don;t need to go into how dirty woolworths gets to oust smaller markets from the malls.
Expensive labour is another reason. Merely getting an electrician home costs anything between 75-100$. I remember once showing my DVD player if it could be repaired only to be told it can not and charged me 35$ to just have a look. I agree I was stupid to go and get it checked coz I was better of buying it new but I was new to the country.
The other point is, economics 101 dictates - higher the prices higher the salary. Economy can not function if the expensive economies don't pay expensive salaries.....
-80% market share for coles and woolworths I am told
-4 major banks
-lack of supply of housing (rental or otherwise)
-low population, so the producers can recover their fixed costs on lower population base
-apart from commodities, nothing substantial to export (?) - i.e. lack of profit sharing in other industries.
22M does not fly against larger populated economies which encourage more competition and the ACCC equivalents actually get up their asses and do something about the situation like coles and wools. I don;t need to go into how dirty woolworths gets to oust smaller markets from the malls.
Expensive labour is another reason. Merely getting an electrician home costs anything between 75-100$. I remember once showing my DVD player if it could be repaired only to be told it can not and charged me 35$ to just have a look. I agree I was stupid to go and get it checked coz I was better of buying it new but I was new to the country.
The other point is, economics 101 dictates - higher the prices higher the salary. Economy can not function if the expensive economies don't pay expensive salaries.....
Jul 11th 2010, 7:28 pm
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Fact of the matter is - Australia is expensive in majority categories than not. Period. The reason, how I try and understand is, lack of competition & supply.
-80% market share for coles and woolworths I am told
-4 major banks
-lack of supply of housing (rental or otherwise)
-low population, so the producers can recover their fixed costs on lower population base
-apart from commodities, nothing substantial to export (?) - i.e. lack of profit sharing in other industries.
22M does not fly against larger populated economies which encourage more competition and the ACCC equivalents actually get up their asses and do something about the situation like coles and wools. I don;t need to go into how dirty woolworths gets to oust smaller markets from the malls.
Expensive labour is another reason. Merely getting an electrician home costs anything between 75-100$. I remember once showing my DVD player if it could be repaired only to be told it can not and charged me 35$ to just have a look. I agree I was stupid to go and get it checked coz I was better of buying it new but I was new to the country.
The other point is, economics 101 dictates - higher the prices higher the salary. Economy can not function if the expensive economies don't pay expensive salaries.....
-80% market share for coles and woolworths I am told
-4 major banks
-lack of supply of housing (rental or otherwise)
-low population, so the producers can recover their fixed costs on lower population base
-apart from commodities, nothing substantial to export (?) - i.e. lack of profit sharing in other industries.
22M does not fly against larger populated economies which encourage more competition and the ACCC equivalents actually get up their asses and do something about the situation like coles and wools. I don;t need to go into how dirty woolworths gets to oust smaller markets from the malls.
Expensive labour is another reason. Merely getting an electrician home costs anything between 75-100$. I remember once showing my DVD player if it could be repaired only to be told it can not and charged me 35$ to just have a look. I agree I was stupid to go and get it checked coz I was better of buying it new but I was new to the country.
The other point is, economics 101 dictates - higher the prices higher the salary. Economy can not function if the expensive economies don't pay expensive salaries.....
A more realistic way of answering the question would be to way up the amount that you can save, your equity, your life style, hell even your state of well being / happiness and then ask yourself the question again having had a look at the bigger picture .
Jul 11th 2010, 7:46 pm
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Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?
Great post . I can't beleive this thread has the mileage it does - it's not as simple as comparing prices of petty everyday things and then toting them up to come up with an answer. In the last 4-5 years the exchange rate has gone from over 2.5 dollars down to 1.6 and is now going up again . Pound for dollar comparisons mean nothing at all.
A more realistic way of answering the question would be to way up the amount that you can save, your equity, your life style, hell even your state of well being / happiness and then ask yourself the question again having had a look at the bigger picture .
A more realistic way of answering the question would be to way up the amount that you can save, your equity, your life style, hell even your state of well being / happiness and then ask yourself the question again having had a look at the bigger picture .
For me quality of life, schooling, getting around, buying a house, car, retirement, health care are much more important than merely comparing price of onions.
As I said all along. It's all subjective. What I define as 'good' quality of life is not what you will see it to be.
However, I believe "chooling, getting around, buying a house, car, retirement, health care" should capture 60-70% of everyones wish list.
Jul 11th 2010, 10:53 pm
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Apart from people paid in GBP of course - but most people have never got this point in 6 years .
Can't argue with that.
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