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Forum: Australia
Aug 1st 2010, 11:52 pm
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

When looking at average wages... you have to realise that there is a greater difference in wages across the UK than there is across Australia. Additionally, the minimum wage is considerably different...
Forum: Australia
Jul 30th 2010, 10:20 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2010/07/28/1225898/020048-bizmoney-cpi-june-20100726.gif
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Forum: Australia
Jul 29th 2010, 2:28 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

depends on who has a monopoly on suppliers.
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2010, 7:03 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

For what I've read, there are many people earning $150k+, so I think they'll survive.
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2010, 11:56 pm
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

Perhaps they should push fostering more for those less fortunate.
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2010, 10:37 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

I dip the hook and see what I can catch. :rofl:

(where's the link?)
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2010, 10:27 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

Australian houses are spacial and not 'on top' of each other like their UK equivalent. The Australian dream is a 1/4 acre lot (1012m sq.), and you could build 4 houses on that!
...
Forum: Australia
Jul 25th 2010, 9:58 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

Don't even mention dentists. We had a fantastic NHS dentist in the UK who really looked after the kids. Cost us nothing, and looking back I realise how good it was.

You have to pay for pretty much...
Forum: Australia
Jul 13th 2010, 3:24 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

$55,000 is probably an average wage (for women). She's obviously not charging enough keep though. ;)
Forum: Australia
Jul 12th 2010, 11:35 pm
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/sea-of-debt-20100712-107wj.html
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2010, 12:37 pm
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

We (4 of us) went to see Toy Story 3D today. Cost $61 + $1 each for glasses + $1 each for booking fee.

To be honest, higher prices won't stop us going, we just go less frequently (same with lots...
Forum: Australia
Jul 11th 2010, 10:41 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

A quick look now (UK) gets me... £8.00 for 1 game for a family of 4 off peak... can you beat that? (or £12 for 2 games!!)

I would hope so, preferably in South Australia so I can take advantage of...
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2010, 10:45 pm
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

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...
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2010, 10:12 pm
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

but that wouldn't have been in his interest.
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2010, 9:46 am
Replies: 395
Views: 32,471
Posted By coolshadows

Re: Is Australia really THAT expensive?

YES

Fully comp car insurance + exeptionally high rego (road tax).
Dentistry (those used to NHS dentists will have a shock).
House prices
lawnmowers
broadband (you'll laugh at the speed too)...
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