Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
Jun 20th 2009, 7:42 am
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
Jun 20th 2009, 8:15 am
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
Nope, don't believe you. 
Just come back from Warrila Grove... one of the cheapest locations to do your shopping in the Illawarra apparently. Went to Woolies, Bush Meats, Mitchells Fruit and Leonards... so followed all your ideas about Butchers/Fruit&Veg/etc being cheaper than shopping at the supermarket... total cost was $306... Mrs Creature says we will need to go again on Wednesday to top stuff up and probably spend another $100 then.
Just come back from Warrila Grove... one of the cheapest locations to do your shopping in the Illawarra apparently. Went to Woolies, Bush Meats, Mitchells Fruit and Leonards... so followed all your ideas about Butchers/Fruit&Veg/etc being cheaper than shopping at the supermarket... total cost was $306... Mrs Creature says we will need to go again on Wednesday to top stuff up and probably spend another $100 then.
We're a family of three. The missus just got back from the weekend big shop and has filled the larder and the fridge for $160 which will last us two weeks easily with the usual loaf and 4 litre milk top-ups. She went to Woolies and Aldi - not greengrocer, butcher, baker, candlestick maker. And it's all decent stuff, plenty of name brand goods.
Jun 20th 2009, 11:54 am
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
that is so true.it is amazing what us women can justify spending.ie I didnt have much time so I had to buy the first thing I saw or, I was bored so I just bought it.My favourite one this week was ,look what you bought me for shouting at me.
Jun 20th 2009, 12:03 pm
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
You know, the funny thing is, since becoming a house husband, I know exactly what you mean !!!!
Jun 23rd 2009, 9:43 pm
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
That must depend on your area...
My area... http://images.domain.com.au/img/2009...04807_1_TE.JPG 3 bedroom house for $370 pw, not exactly student accommodation.
or a bit more expensive http://images.domain.com.au/img/2009...04573_1_TE.JPG at $475pw (it needs a repaint outside though ! )
My area... http://images.domain.com.au/img/2009...04807_1_TE.JPG 3 bedroom house for $370 pw, not exactly student accommodation.
or a bit more expensive http://images.domain.com.au/img/2009...04573_1_TE.JPG at $475pw (it needs a repaint outside though ! )
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Jun 23rd 2009, 11:44 pm
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
You said: "We are resigned to 'student accomodation' here unless we want to spend over 500 pw"
I gave some examples of good family accommodation at well under $500pw, and you bring the fact I am retired into it
Jun 24th 2009, 12:21 am
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
Another reason why men shouldn't get married.
Jun 24th 2009, 4:05 am
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
its a SHOCKER!!!
everything seems more expensive here then anywhere else in europe. in particular food, rent and buying cars.
Australian $ is worth nothing and will always be worth nothing! once you are here in Australia then it will be very difficult for anyone to go back!
everything seems more expensive here then anywhere else in europe. in particular food, rent and buying cars.
Australian $ is worth nothing and will always be worth nothing! once you are here in Australia then it will be very difficult for anyone to go back!
Jun 24th 2009, 4:24 am
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
Australian $ is worth nothing and will always be worth nothing! once you are here in Australia then it will be very difficult for anyone to go back!
Jun 24th 2009, 4:48 am
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
What does being in work or being retired have to do with your idea that student style accommodation costs $500 per week in Australia ?
You said: "We are resigned to 'student accomodation' here unless we want to spend over 500 pw"
I gave some examples of good family accommodation at well under $500pw, and you bring the fact I am retired into it
You said: "We are resigned to 'student accomodation' here unless we want to spend over 500 pw"
I gave some examples of good family accommodation at well under $500pw, and you bring the fact I am retired into it
Hmmm the cheaper accomodation that you have pointed out is in QLD - it's a bit of a way from my workplace...
So theres plenty of jobs in Wellington Point
Jun 24th 2009, 5:17 am
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Re: Cost of living - $50k or $200k??
Yep, only 2.7% unemployed in this area, and mansions that students can afford