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Forum: Australia

Nov 22nd 2011, 10:16 am

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What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

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Re: What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

I actually agree that the cash rate is useful -especially if people are buying overseas.

But I'm a big fan of the affordability approach you have also made.

Forum: Australia

Nov 22nd 2011, 6:07 am

Replies: 305

What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

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Re: What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

It's not a bad rule of thumb but ultimately it's sort of meaningless. The higher the salary the higher the purchasing power. I think individuals need to do the absolutes on their own time if they...

Forum: Australia

Nov 22nd 2011, 4:59 am

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What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

Views: 71,818

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Re: What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

On this board, for some reason, this concept has traditionally been slow to gain acceptance and understanding (for those on Aus salaries..)

Forum: Australia

Nov 21st 2011, 6:28 pm

Replies: 305

What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

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Re: What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

For you personally, or always?

Depends : I easily earn, in Australia, more than twice in unit terms what I earned in the UK: at those list prices - its cheaper in Australia.

We all have to be...

Forum: Australia

Nov 21st 2011, 8:39 am

Replies: 305

What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

Views: 71,818

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Re: What Is 'Cheap' In Australia Compared To The UK?

Petrol, commuting (public transport) and parking. For us, ('old' migrants) : housing cost. Rates. This is in itself significant.

I'd add eating out, a lot of insurance, car service costs, and a...

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