Why Australia is Expensive?
Jan 19th 2010, 6:12 am
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Re: Why Australia is Expensive?
The only problem with comparisons, is when one persons comparisons do not compare with another persons comparisons, and that persons comparisons are ridiculed because they do not compare well with the original comparison.
Comparing the quality of Harrods stores in Australia to the quality of Harrods stores in the UK, is of course not comparable to the comparison between ALDI stores in the UK and ALDI stores in Australia, for obvious reasons.
Personally I love comparisons
Comparing the quality of Harrods stores in Australia to the quality of Harrods stores in the UK, is of course not comparable to the comparison between ALDI stores in the UK and ALDI stores in Australia, for obvious reasons.
Personally I love comparisons
Jan 19th 2010, 6:34 am
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Re: Why Australia is Expensive?
I just had my appointment with a top neurophysician in India. Consultation, extensive tests, scans and a six month supply of medicines - all cost me the equivalent of A$ 210 
In Melbourne, my GP tried to refer me to a couple of neurophysicians and they were completely booked and he finally got one who could give me an appointment after 4 weeks, that was on 8/12, so I thought I was better off just waiting until my visit to India.
Not sure how how much the entire treatment would have cost me in Melbourne as the specialist's fees alone would have cost me around $240 (after medicare rebate: $120).
In Melbourne, my GP tried to refer me to a couple of neurophysicians and they were completely booked and he finally got one who could give me an appointment after 4 weeks, that was on 8/12, so I thought I was better off just waiting until my visit to India.
Not sure how how much the entire treatment would have cost me in Melbourne as the specialist's fees alone would have cost me around $240 (after medicare rebate: $120).
Jan 19th 2010, 6:41 am
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I just had my appointment with a top neurophysician in India. Consultation, extensive tests, scans and a six month supply of medicines - all cost me the equivalent of A$ 210
In Melbourne, my GP tried to refer me to a couple of neurophysicians and they were completely booked and he finally got one who could give me an appointment after 4 weeks, that was on 8/12, so I thought I was better off just waiting until my visit to India.
Not sure how how much the entire treatment would have cost me in Melbourne as the specialist's fees alone would have cost me around $240 (after medicare rebate: $120).
In Melbourne, my GP tried to refer me to a couple of neurophysicians and they were completely booked and he finally got one who could give me an appointment after 4 weeks, that was on 8/12, so I thought I was better off just waiting until my visit to India.
Not sure how how much the entire treatment would have cost me in Melbourne as the specialist's fees alone would have cost me around $240 (after medicare rebate: $120).
Jan 19th 2010, 6:48 am
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Re: Why Australia is Expensive?
I just had my appointment with a top neurophysician in India. Consultation, extensive tests, scans and a six month supply of medicines - all cost me the equivalent of A$ 210
In Melbourne, my GP tried to refer me to a couple of neurophysicians and they were completely booked and he finally got one who could give me an appointment after 4 weeks, that was on 8/12, so I thought I was better off just waiting until my visit to India.
Not sure how how much the entire treatment would have cost me in Melbourne as the specialist's fees alone would have cost me around $240 (after medicare rebate: $120).
In Melbourne, my GP tried to refer me to a couple of neurophysicians and they were completely booked and he finally got one who could give me an appointment after 4 weeks, that was on 8/12, so I thought I was better off just waiting until my visit to India.
Not sure how how much the entire treatment would have cost me in Melbourne as the specialist's fees alone would have cost me around $240 (after medicare rebate: $120).
Jan 19th 2010, 6:52 am
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Re: Why Australia is Expensive?
There are much cheaper options (including Govt./charitable hospitals for the really poor) as well and usually the lower and middle income group of people would find them well affordable.
This was the rate for a good hospital (not the top end corporate variety) and these rates could be very easily afforded by people in the middle income group in India.
This was the rate for a good hospital (not the top end corporate variety) and these rates could be very easily afforded by people in the middle income group in India.
Jan 19th 2010, 6:56 am
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Re: Why Australia is Expensive?
There are much cheaper options (including Govt./charitable hospitals for the really poor) as well and usually the lower and middle income group of people would find them well affordable.
This was the rate for a good hospital (not the top end corporate variety) and these rates could be very easily afforded by people in the middle income group in India.
This was the rate for a good hospital (not the top end corporate variety) and these rates could be very easily afforded by people in the middle income group in India.
Jan 19th 2010, 7:00 am
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Re: Why Australia is Expensive?
Perhaps your wait was 6 weeks because you could wait 6 weeks.
Jan 19th 2010, 7:00 am
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Jan 19th 2010, 7:06 am
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Re: Why Australia is Expensive?
The underclass have access to Govt./missionary/charitable hospitals - where it is free.
Can't really put a figure to average wage. There are the extremely poor (earning less than $100 a month), lower middle income, the middle income, upper middle income, rich, very rich and mega rich....wide wide disparity in wages in India.
Almost all employers provide full medical cover/insurance to employees at all levels.
Can't really put a figure to average wage. There are the extremely poor (earning less than $100 a month), lower middle income, the middle income, upper middle income, rich, very rich and mega rich....wide wide disparity in wages in India.
Almost all employers provide full medical cover/insurance to employees at all levels.
Jan 19th 2010, 7:12 am
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Not a fair comparison for whom? This is my personal experience and the comparison I make applies only to my personal circumstances.
Jan 19th 2010, 7:15 am
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Re: Why Australia is Expensive?
Comparisons are how we assess things in life. When you go to a restaurant, you inevitably compare it to other restaurants you've eaten in, if only by way of making conversation at the very least.
Expecting people not to compare Australia to other countries they've visited/lived in is ridiculous. Why exactly shouldn't they?? Cos you say so??!
Expecting people not to compare Australia to other countries they've visited/lived in is ridiculous. Why exactly shouldn't they?? Cos you say so??!
reread my post. I think you will find that was something you read into it. It was in no way implied.
I can completely understand why people, especially newer immigrants make the inevitable comparisons (I am sure I probably did for the first year or so myself when I moved here from Ireland over 7 years ago).
It is human nature after all. They are completely free to do so.
I was simply making a statement (and emphasis also where I said "in my opinion") that I don't believe its a valid comparison to make or one with any value in it.