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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825897)
TVs
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825898)
Mitsubishi Tritons
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825901)
iPads (if you are a girl and want a fashion accessory)
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825902)
Flights to Singapore
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825903)
Fresh Prawns
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825906)
Private schools
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825907)
Car insurance
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825908)
Ugg boots
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825909)
Lamb chops
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825914)
Vegemite
That's 10 :thumbsup: |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825914)
Vegemite
That's 10 :thumbsup: |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by roaringmouse
(Post 10824665)
That's probably partly due to you now having a full hybrid car, meaning lower consumption and tax disc. Have you done a like-for-like comparison of the vehicles you owned in Australia?
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by stevenglish1
(Post 10825927)
Yeah but apart from all that, what have the Romans ever done for us?
OP - we have been here a few weeks and won't be returning to the UK any time soon. Some things are more expensive - rent (for somewhere that isn't a hovel),used cars, plastic storage containers and beer for example but other things are cheaper, like coconut oil, fish oils, fuel, Aussie wine, seasonal fruit and veg. My OH reckons Bunnings is cheaper and better than B&Q. We shop in Aldi then top up in Coles / Woolies and use the discount pharmacy and Big W for everything else. Overall, I don't think it is more expensive once you remove the cost of housing. And before anyone says anything, I know Lumpommer is stuck in Groundhog Day and is usually best ignored but I wanted to post this :D |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
I'm starting to enjoy this thread. Actually, I typed "I'm starting to enjoy this therad" and then corrected the typo, but now I'm thinking about what a therad could be.
As you were. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Kapri
(Post 10826039)
:lol:
OP - we have been here a few weeks and won't be returning to the UK any time soon. Some things are more expensive - rent (for somewhere that isn't a hovel),used cars, plastic storage containers and beer for example but other things are cheaper, like coconut oil, fish oils, fuel, Aussie wine, seasonal fruit and veg. My OH reckons Bunnings is cheaper and better than B&Q. We shop in Aldi then top up in Coles / Woolies and use the discount pharmacy and Big W for everything else. Overall, I don't think it is more expensive once you remove the cost of housing. And before anyone says anything, I know Lumpommer is stuck in Groundhog Day and is usually best ignored but I wanted to post this :D |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by brits1
(Post 10826004)
Sorry a shop in Cheshire supplies it (why lol) cheaper than Woolies and Coles
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Open invitation: what are people paying for labour rates at independent garages in the UK?
Got another cheap for Melbourne: my travel costs are significantly cheaper than in London. ~10 dollars gets me a 100k round trip in rush hour. Trams/Trains. ~200 dollars (it would be even less if I actually got a monthly) is what a 'monthly' Travel card costs me. Most people will earn more in dollars than they ever did in sterling - in some cases x2, X3. Infact, taking into account salaries it's almost like 100GBP, even less, a month for a travel card. It was more expenisve than that in 1990 - I think! |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by brits1
(Post 10826007)
We did and we would need a mortgage to buy and then our BMW in Aus, cars here are much cheaper than in Aus and 2nd hand cars are in much better condition.
2nd hand cars need MoTs in the UK, but cars need a RWC in Melbourne on sale. Cars last longer here - you can pick up a reliable Mercedes Benz for 2-5k and run it in to the ground and pay Holden Commodore service rates. Most of the older MBs, the good ones, before the bean counters got hold of them, in the UK are starting to rust. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Kapri
(Post 10826039)
:lol:
OP - we have been here a few weeks and won't be returning to the UK any time soon. Some things are more expensive - rent (for somewhere that isn't a hovel),used cars, plastic storage containers and beer for example but other things are cheaper, like coconut oil, fish oils, fuel, Aussie wine, seasonal fruit and veg. My OH reckons Bunnings is cheaper and better than B&Q. We shop in Aldi then top up in Coles / Woolies and use the discount pharmacy and Big W for everything else. Overall, I don't think it is more expensive once you remove the cost of housing. And before anyone says anything, I know Lumpommer is stuck in Groundhog Day and is usually best ignored but I wanted to post this :D The Mitsubishi Triton that I recently bought is much cheaper than in the UK (where it's called the L200), has better specs and a better warranty |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by lumpommer
(Post 10825890)
Can someone name a list of 10 things that are cheaper in Australia than the UK. I'm struggling to think of anything apart from petrol. :unsure:
Warm sea water, again you don't have to fly to another country. Apple computers. Lamb Although supermarkets, telephone/broadband and power are cheaper in the UK, I'm not saving any money from my (reduced) Aussie pension, and am dipping into savings. In Oz my savings also earned me 10 times as much interest as in the UK, thus I'm not convinced that swings and roundabouts are working in my favour. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10826075)
The Mitsubishi Triton that I recently bought is much cheaper than in the UK (where it's called the L200), has better specs and a better warranty
He's currently driving an old Mitsubishi mirage as we spent most of the budget on my car :rofl: |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
2 litre cask of port for the equivalent of nine quid.
Took me five mintues to taype the aaove line ... hjic |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10826075)
Agree about Bunnings/B&Q, especially for specialised stuff and tools. B&Q have a few headline bargains but are generally more expensive than independent plumbing/timber/bathroom/tile/electrical suppliers. I renovated 4 properties in the UK and rarely bought from B&Q - unless I needed something on a Sunday. Bunnings beat them hands down on tools. Screwfix is a great option in the UK - wish they were here
The Mitsubishi Triton that I recently bought is much cheaper than in the UK (where it's called the L200), has better specs and a better warranty |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Actually, my OH has just informed me we have spent $50 on plugs for all our electricals :eek:
It's a good job the wine is cheap :drinkwine: |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10825907)
Car insurance
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by lumpommer
(Post 10825890)
Can someone name a list of 10 things that are cheaper in Australia than the UK. I'm struggling to think of anything apart from petrol. :unsure:
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 10826175)
It would be quite hard I think. Many things used to be cheaper but arent now. If 12 years ago someone had told me that living in the UK would be cheaper than Australia today I would have called them mad but it is the reality.
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by old.sparkles
(Post 10826189)
Everyone experiences things differently. I don't find Australia expensive, but I moved from Slough to Adelaide. Others will find it very expensive - imagine moving from Wales to Perth. Everyone has a different perspective.
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Unlimited Mobile Phone Plans.... Circa 35 dollars per month for the cheapest at present with 5 gigs of download.
TV Licenses.... Well lack of. Most Electrical Goods. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Most electric goods, definitely not but it did used to be the case.
TV license, yes but I willingly pay it. Unlimited mobile plans, you could be right but I only use PAYG. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 10826232)
Most electric goods, definitely not but it did used to be the case.
TV license, yes but I willingly pay it. Unlimited mobile plans, you could be right but I only use PAYG. http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/aldi-ent...nlimited-plan/ |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 10826602)
The other plans are like 30 day contracts in my opinion. If you don't use all your credit you lose it :( |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by old.sparkles
(Post 10826618)
The $35 plan is monthly - but there is a mention of a third plan which is PAYG - credit lasts up to a year. That's better than expiring credit if you are a low user :)
The other plans are like 30 day contracts in my opinion. If you don't use all your credit you lose it :( Is UK PAYG credit unlimited timewise ? Never seen that here. That would have to be an expensive way to go surely ? \ I always took PAYG to mean no contract ? |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 10826647)
Is UK PAYG credit unlimited timewise ? Never seen that here. That would have to be an expensive way to go surely ?
\ I always took PAYG to mean no contract ? |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by old.sparkles
(Post 10826668)
Yep - why is that expensive? I've charged my phone 3 times so far, and lose money every time it goes out of date. My UK phone was charged just after arriving, and still works if I wanted to use it to make calls. Think I have to use it once a year minimum to keep it active - not sure on top ups after that :)
IE: a 10 dollar plan in Aus, will generally cost 80 cents per minute. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 10826675)
Quite simply Because of the rate per call cost. IE: maximum cost per minute is usually on the cheapest/start off plans.
IE: a 10 dollar plan in Aus, will generally cost 80 cents per minute. With Aus plans I might only pay 1c min. If I charge it with $20 to get that rate, and make 20 mins of calls - instead of having $19.80 left for the next month, the credit expires and I have to recharge (I actually think my credit lasts longer than 30 days but you get the idea - like I said, only works out if you are a low user :) ) |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by old.sparkles
(Post 10826690)
True - Vodafone which I have is 25p min, and 12p text. But if I charge it up with £10 and make 20 mins of calls a month I still have £5 for the next month.
With Aus plans I might only pay 1c min. If I charge it with $20 to get that rate, and make 20 mins of calls - instead of having $19.80 left for the next month, the credit expires and I have to recharge (I actually think my credit lasts longer than 30 days but you get the idea - like I said, only works out if you are a low user :) ) Would have to check. They are definitely out there... 45 day credit on low upfront costs i mean. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 10826696)
I think boost have 45 day 10 dollar plans :)
Would have to check. They are definitely out there... 45 day credit on low upfront costs i mean. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Can someone please tell me where to buy the cheapest assembled furniture? Not ikea of fantastic!
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 10826212)
Unlimited Mobile Phone Plans.... Circa 35 dollars per month for the cheapest at present with 5 gigs of download.
TV Licenses.... Well lack of. Most Electrical Goods. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by commonwealth
(Post 10826818)
Can someone please tell me where to buy the cheapest assembled furniture? Not ikea of fantastic!
Good little rechargeable electric screwdrivers are only about $25 from Bunnings. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 10826157)
Mitsubishi warranty in Australia is 5 years or 130,000 kilometres, in the UK it is 5 years and 125,000 miles.
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by old.sparkles
(Post 10826690)
True - Vodafone which I have is 25p min, and 12p text. But if I charge it up with £10 and make 20 mins of calls a month I still have £5 for the next month.
With Aus plans I might only pay 1c min. If I charge it with $20 to get that rate, and make 20 mins of calls - instead of having $19.80 left for the next month, the credit expires and I have to recharge (I actually think my credit lasts longer than 30 days but you get the idea - like I said, only works out if you are a low user :) ) 10 bucks per month, includes 50 mins of calls to the UK. http://www.hellomobile.com.au/plans-...x#.UfiSAKz07GE |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 10827769)
Try this one OS...
10 bucks per month, includes 50 mins of calls to the UK. http://www.hellomobile.com.au/plans-...x#.UfiSAKz07GE |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by commonwealth
(Post 10826818)
Can someone please tell me where to buy the cheapest assembled furniture? Not ikea of fantastic!
www.freedom.com.au Super Amart? www.superamart.com.au I don't know if you'd call these particularly cheap but they're chain generic. Personally, I'm not a fan of amart furniture but did buy some freedom stuff years ago. If I was looking for cheap and good quality, I'd check out second hand ads in papers/online, second hand shops or even some op shops. |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Mike at Taree
(Post 10827549)
My brother works at a Curries store in Gateshead and can't believe that I just bought a 42 inch Full HD LED telly for the bedroom, $380 with free delivery from Dick Smith, and my new 25 inch also Full HD computer monitor for $210 from Officeworks.
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Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by chris955
(Post 10827969)
I cant find either product on the websites for those prices so clearance perhaps? I can get an LG monitor for £110 which is very good as I do like their products. Australia is about 2 years ahead on TV pricing for whatever reason because most other appliances are equal or cheaper here. Its one of those anomalies in pricing. Curries isnt the first place I would go for great prices though.
Agree that the majority of white goods are the same or cheaper in the UK |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10829334)
A lot of consumer electronics are cheaper in Australia
Agree that the majority of white goods are the same or cheaper in the UK |
Re: Anyone quitting Aus due to the high cost of living
Originally Posted by eddie007
(Post 10829341)
Miele washing machines aren't :(
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