Average Australian wage is $48,276
May 16th 2003, 3:58 am
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
Took 9 years to get anywhere near my wage 9 years ago in the UK too.
Went out the OB last night the new guy has put up the price of a pint up to $7.00 .
Good meal out here count on over $100 for two , on a meal no better than a Pub meal back in the UK you pay 10 quid each for.
You should go back and find out seeing that you so out of touch?
Nice to know how better off you are we have gone backwards but who cares you live on Lobster we eat sausage as do most here , can of beans $1.20 is all we can afford on a good week to go with a $3.00 loaf , saving up for the eggs.
Took 9 years to get anywhere near my wage 9 years ago in the UK too.
Went out the OB last night the new guy has put up the price of a pint up to $7.00 .
Good meal out here count on over $100 for two , on a meal no better than a Pub meal back in the UK you pay 10 quid each for.
You should go back and find out seeing that you so out of touch?
Nice to know how better off you are we have gone backwards but who cares you live on Lobster we eat sausage as do most here , can of beans $1.20 is all we can afford on a good week to go with a $3.00 loaf , saving up for the eggs.
I would say a steak in the the very best Brisbane resaturants would cost no more than $30 with say $10 for starter and $10 for sweet. So you are obviously living a millionaire lifestyle over their in Perth, but don't try and imply this is normal for the average Aussie.
Also the only fish I eat is fish and chips, I just gave the lobster as an example, so people could compare what prices are out here.
You obviously do the shopping and buy the first thing you see cos Baked Beans every 2 nd week sell for less than $0.80 and thats the branded variety (Heinz or Watties).
Even with my grocery buget of $50 per week I can have steak 3 or 4 times a week at home. You seem to be the classic case of a male whos hasn't a clue when it comes to shopping.
On the shortcut I included to greengrocer.com (that you supplied previously) the price of BB is only $1.02. or 3 for $2.22.
Facts don't lie. It's even sweeter when you are hoisted by your own petard.
May 16th 2003, 4:06 am
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Originally posted by Kiwipaul
Even with my grocery buget of $50 per week I can have steak 3 or 4 times a week at home. You seem to be the classic case of a male whos hasn't a clue when it comes to shopping.
On the shortcut I included to greengrocer.com (that you supplied previously) the price of BB is only $1.02. or 3 for $2.22.
Facts don't lie. It's even sweeter when you are hoisted by your own petard.
Even with my grocery buget of $50 per week I can have steak 3 or 4 times a week at home. You seem to be the classic case of a male whos hasn't a clue when it comes to shopping.
On the shortcut I included to greengrocer.com (that you supplied previously) the price of BB is only $1.02. or 3 for $2.22.
Facts don't lie. It's even sweeter when you are hoisted by your own petard.
The cheapest bread here is $2.00 a loaf very poor quality at that.
Look Pal $200 dollars a week with non food items just about covers our bill , your bollocks is just that.
On Saturaday Lunch we ate at the Indiana Tea House on the coast here a very average meal but better than average place it cost $140 with 2 drinks.
PS the last time back in the UK (2 years ago) I ate a 32 ounce steak it cost me 10 quid at the local pub and it had taste.
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May 16th 2003, 4:36 am
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
You live on $50 dollars a week , Steak is $17 a kilo you would need to eat portions that would not feed my small dogs .
The cheapest bread here is $2.00 a loaf very poor quality at that.
Look Pal $200 dollars a week with non food items just about covers our bill , your bollocks is just that.
On Saturaday Lunch we ate at the Indian Tea House on the coast here a very average meal but better than average place it cost $140 with 2 drinks.
PS the last time back in the UK (2 years ago) I ate a 32 ounce steak it cost me 10 quid at the local pub and it had taste.
You live on $50 dollars a week , Steak is $17 a kilo you would need to eat portions that would not feed my small dogs .
The cheapest bread here is $2.00 a loaf very poor quality at that.
Look Pal $200 dollars a week with non food items just about covers our bill , your bollocks is just that.
On Saturaday Lunch we ate at the Indian Tea House on the coast here a very average meal but better than average place it cost $140 with 2 drinks.
PS the last time back in the UK (2 years ago) I ate a 32 ounce steak it cost me 10 quid at the local pub and it had taste.
NO WAY could I eat 1kg (32ounce = 1kg approx) of steak in one sitting and I don't think many other people would either , but I could be wrong.
That could be why we disagree so much on costs, as you seem to eat 4 times as much as I do.
Obviously steak hasn't gone up in price in the UK if you can get a 1kg steak meal for 10 pounds. So maybe wages haven't gone up either. I've not been back since I left 10 years ago.
May 16th 2003, 5:25 am
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Originally posted by Kiwipaul
1kg of steak will give me meat for 4 meals.
NO WAY could I eat 1kg (32ounce = 1kg approx) of steak in one sitting and I don't think many other people would either , but I could be wrong.
That could be why we disagree so much on costs, as you seem to eat 4 times as much as I do.
Obviously steak hasn't gone up in price in the UK if you can get a 1kg steak meal for 10 pounds. So maybe wages haven't gone up either. I've not been back since I left 10 years ago.
1kg of steak will give me meat for 4 meals.
NO WAY could I eat 1kg (32ounce = 1kg approx) of steak in one sitting and I don't think many other people would either , but I could be wrong.
That could be why we disagree so much on costs, as you seem to eat 4 times as much as I do.
Obviously steak hasn't gone up in price in the UK if you can get a 1kg steak meal for 10 pounds. So maybe wages haven't gone up either. I've not been back since I left 10 years ago.
The Pub had an all you eat grill for 14 quid it was as large as a serving plate on it was liver, bacon, lamb, steak , mushrooms ,sausage ,eggs and chips , if you finished it on your own they gave you another free , bad business no way would you be able to down any more drink after that.
May 16th 2003, 5:36 am
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Originally posted by pommie bastard
PS the last time back in the UK (2 years ago) I ate a 32 ounce steak it cost me 10 quid at the local pub and it had taste.
PS the last time back in the UK (2 years ago) I ate a 32 ounce steak it cost me 10 quid at the local pub and it had taste.
Cheers - Don
May 16th 2003, 5:44 am
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Originally posted by pleasancefamily
Was that one of the 'Big Steak' pubs? (Genuine question - it's a UK pub brand.)
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Was that one of the 'Big Steak' pubs? (Genuine question - it's a UK pub brand.)
Cheers - Don
May 16th 2003, 6:06 am
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Originally posted by Kiwipaul
I would say a steak in the the very best Brisbane resaturants would cost no more than $30 with say $10 for starter and $10 for sweet. So you are obviously living a millionaire lifestyle over their in Perth, but don't try and imply this is normal for the average Aussie.
Also the only fish I eat is fish and chips, I just gave the lobster as an example, so people could compare what prices are out here.
You obviously do the shopping and buy the first thing you see cos Baked Beans every 2 nd week sell for less than $0.80 and thats the branded variety (Heinz or Watties).
Even with my grocery buget of $50 per week I can have steak 3 or 4 times a week at home. You seem to be the classic case of a male whos hasn't a clue when it comes to shopping.
On the shortcut I included to greengrocer.com (that you supplied previously) the price of BB is only $1.02. or 3 for $2.22.
Facts don't lie. It's even sweeter when you are hoisted by your own petard.
I would say a steak in the the very best Brisbane resaturants would cost no more than $30 with say $10 for starter and $10 for sweet. So you are obviously living a millionaire lifestyle over their in Perth, but don't try and imply this is normal for the average Aussie.
Also the only fish I eat is fish and chips, I just gave the lobster as an example, so people could compare what prices are out here.
You obviously do the shopping and buy the first thing you see cos Baked Beans every 2 nd week sell for less than $0.80 and thats the branded variety (Heinz or Watties).
Even with my grocery buget of $50 per week I can have steak 3 or 4 times a week at home. You seem to be the classic case of a male whos hasn't a clue when it comes to shopping.
On the shortcut I included to greengrocer.com (that you supplied previously) the price of BB is only $1.02. or 3 for $2.22.
Facts don't lie. It's even sweeter when you are hoisted by your own petard.
Firstly on your restaurant figures that is $100 for two without even a drink about $7 each. Paid $94 for basically a corn chip deluge in a Mexican rest here and they charge an extra $3.50 if you want chilli!
All you can eat is pretty gross. Last two we went to had filthy carpets with food trodden in. Sat next to a couple who weighed 40 stone between them and they were trowling the food in. Made me feel sick to be honest. People grabbing food out of the bowls with their fingers. Cost for 4 with 1 drink $117.
You sound single to me. Most people here are bringing a family so food costs would be very different as would transport, household expenses, healthcare etc. We've all had our student/backpacker days enjoy them but please realise family finances are way different.
May 16th 2003, 6:13 am
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Also petrol was 63.9c/litre last Sunday, a steak and chips in the equivilent of a Bernie Steak House (The sizzler, they have a web site) with as much soup, salad, paste and sweet as you could eat was $21 excluding drinks.
Also petrol was 63.9c/litre last Sunday, a steak and chips in the equivilent of a Bernie Steak House (The sizzler, they have a web site) with as much soup, salad, paste and sweet as you could eat was $21 excluding drinks.
Sizzler is low priced for a reason, it's s**t. You would definitley need to spend $100 plus for two for a decent meal out, I've just had lunch for two with no alcohol for over $80. Not that I'm complaining, I think these prices quite reasonable and there are some really good places to eat out in Brissy. Sizzler, however, is not one of them.
May 16th 2003, 6:15 am
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Originally posted by dotty
Firstly on your restaurant figures that is $100 for two without even a drink about $7 each. Paid $94 for basically a corn chip deluge in a Mexican rest here and they charge an extra $3.50 if you want chilli!
Firstly on your restaurant figures that is $100 for two without even a drink about $7 each. Paid $94 for basically a corn chip deluge in a Mexican rest here and they charge an extra $3.50 if you want chilli!
Foolishly went to Montezuma's in Noosa, spent about $80 on lunch, it was not only the worst Mexican I've eaten it was probably the worst meal out in a long time, never again.
May 16th 2003, 6:25 am
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Foolishly went to Montezuma's in Noosa, spent about $80 on lunch, it was not only the worst Mexican I've eaten it was probably the worst meal out in a long time, never again.
Foolishly went to Montezuma's in Noosa, spent about $80 on lunch, it was not only the worst Mexican I've eaten it was probably the worst meal out in a long time, never again.
Cheers - Don
May 16th 2003, 6:34 am
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Did you experience 'Montezuma's revenge'?!!!
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Did you experience 'Montezuma's revenge'?!!!
Cheers - Don
Yeah, it was the bill!
May 16th 2003, 6:43 am
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Originally posted by dotty
Firstly on your restaurant figures that is $100 for two without even a drink about $7 each. Paid $94 for basically a corn chip deluge in a Mexican rest here and they charge an extra $3.50 if you want chilli!
All you can eat is pretty gross. Last two we went to had filthy carpets with food trodden in. Sat next to a couple who weighed 40 stone between them and they were trowling the food in. Made me feel sick to be honest. People grabbing food out of the bowls with their fingers. Cost for 4 with 1 drink $117.
You sound single to me. Most people here are bringing a family so food costs would be very different as would transport, household expenses, healthcare etc. We've all had our student/backpacker days enjoy them but please realise family finances are way different.
Firstly on your restaurant figures that is $100 for two without even a drink about $7 each. Paid $94 for basically a corn chip deluge in a Mexican rest here and they charge an extra $3.50 if you want chilli!
All you can eat is pretty gross. Last two we went to had filthy carpets with food trodden in. Sat next to a couple who weighed 40 stone between them and they were trowling the food in. Made me feel sick to be honest. People grabbing food out of the bowls with their fingers. Cost for 4 with 1 drink $117.
You sound single to me. Most people here are bringing a family so food costs would be very different as would transport, household expenses, healthcare etc. We've all had our student/backpacker days enjoy them but please realise family finances are way different.
As their is nothing in your profile or you post to indicate where you are, you could well be in Bangladesh and the locals in the resturant may behave that way.
It's def not the case in the sizzler resturant in the Meyer centre in Brisbane. I've ate in numerous Sizzler resturants and the like worldwide and never experienced what you suggest.
I would suggest you try a westernised resturant in whatever country you live (if they have any).
May 16th 2003, 6:44 am
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Try this place. Hathi, in Maroochydore Sunshine coast, Indian food run by Indians. Curries about $15 and huge amounts, BYO wine and they do a smorgasboard for about $16 a head. Its not the flashest looking place but the food is great.
Make sure you get the right indian restaurant tho HATHI, there is another one in same area, and its owners used to own a McDonalds, say no more.
Make sure you get the right indian restaurant tho HATHI, there is another one in same area, and its owners used to own a McDonalds, say no more.
May 16th 2003, 6:47 am
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Originally posted by jayr
Sizzler is low priced for a reason, it's s**t. You would definitley need to spend $100 plus for two for a decent meal out, I've just had lunch for two with no alcohol for over $80. Not that I'm complaining, I think these prices quite reasonable and there are some really good places to eat out in Brissy. Sizzler, however, is not one of them.
Sizzler is low priced for a reason, it's s**t. You would definitley need to spend $100 plus for two for a decent meal out, I've just had lunch for two with no alcohol for over $80. Not that I'm complaining, I think these prices quite reasonable and there are some really good places to eat out in Brissy. Sizzler, however, is not one of them.
In the UK we could get a very tasty Indian blowout for the two of us for around £30-40.
May 16th 2003, 6:54 am
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Originally posted by dotty
Try this place. Hathi, in Maroochydore Sunshine coast, Indian food run by Indians. Curries about $15 and huge amounts, BYO wine and they do a smorgasboard for about $16 a head. Its not the flashest looking place but the food is great.
Make sure you get the right indian restaurant tho HATHI, there is another one in same area, and its owners used to own a McDonalds, say no more.
Try this place. Hathi, in Maroochydore Sunshine coast, Indian food run by Indians. Curries about $15 and huge amounts, BYO wine and they do a smorgasboard for about $16 a head. Its not the flashest looking place but the food is great.
Make sure you get the right indian restaurant tho HATHI, there is another one in same area, and its owners used to own a McDonalds, say no more.
Thanks, but no thanks, if it dosn't come with chips I don't want to know.
But you have confirmed my origional premise that you can get good meal here without spending a fortune.
I'd have trouble getting a good Steak meal for $16, but it proves you can get value for money meals here.
Aw well almost time to knock off work.
Back Monday same time same place.