Cost of living in queensland
Feb 23rd 2010, 9:56 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
It's pretty crappy.
If you use MSN messenger or the like you'll notice it may drop off a few times per night. Your download speed and quota will also be much lower.
If you dont really care about it being a bit more unstable / slow than a land line and have a laptop and possibly would use the net from other places other than home, then it's OK.
In terms of providers maybe Virgin mobile.. or check whirlpool and see what people say. http://www.virginmobile.com.au/broad...ile-broadband/
If you use MSN messenger or the like you'll notice it may drop off a few times per night. Your download speed and quota will also be much lower.
If you dont really care about it being a bit more unstable / slow than a land line and have a laptop and possibly would use the net from other places other than home, then it's OK.
In terms of providers maybe Virgin mobile.. or check whirlpool and see what people say. http://www.virginmobile.com.au/broad...ile-broadband/
Feb 23rd 2010, 10:51 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
Our monthly outgoings for a family (2 adults, 3 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats)
Private Health Insurance $190
Car Insurance for 2 cars $70
Internet and land line (including adsl2 broadband, and
all calls in Australia, including mobiles ) $110
Life Insurance for 2 adults $136
Pet Insurance $92
Electricity $200
Foxtel $88
Rates $200
Private Schools for 2 children $1000
Home Insurance $40
Food $1000
Petrol $80 per week approx
Car Rego for two cars $1400 per year
Thankfully no rent or mortgage, dont know how we would manage that
Private Health Insurance $190
Car Insurance for 2 cars $70
Internet and land line (including adsl2 broadband, and
all calls in Australia, including mobiles ) $110
Life Insurance for 2 adults $136
Pet Insurance $92
Electricity $200
Foxtel $88
Rates $200
Private Schools for 2 children $1000
Home Insurance $40
Food $1000
Petrol $80 per week approx
Car Rego for two cars $1400 per year
Thankfully no rent or mortgage, dont know how we would manage that
Feb 23rd 2010, 10:56 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
Our monthly outgoings for a family (2 adults, 3 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats)
Private Health Insurance $190
Car Insurance for 2 cars $70
Internet and land line (including adsl2 broadband, and
all calls in Australia, including mobiles ) $110
Life Insurance for 2 adults $136
Pet Insurance $92
Electricity $200
Foxtel $88
Rates $200
Private Schools for 2 children $1000
Home Insurance $40
Food $1000
Petrol $80 per week approx
Car Rego for two cars $1400 per year
Thankfully no rent or mortgage, dont know how we would manage that
Private Health Insurance $190
Car Insurance for 2 cars $70
Internet and land line (including adsl2 broadband, and
all calls in Australia, including mobiles ) $110
Life Insurance for 2 adults $136
Pet Insurance $92
Electricity $200
Foxtel $88
Rates $200
Private Schools for 2 children $1000
Home Insurance $40
Food $1000
Petrol $80 per week approx
Car Rego for two cars $1400 per year
Thankfully no rent or mortgage, dont know how we would manage that
Feb 23rd 2010, 11:13 am
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Feb 23rd 2010, 11:38 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
Should be read as..."so what do you and your kids eat (if you spend that much on the animals..lol!!) It is actually quite good, though. A family of 4 in the UK could be the same but in £ not $, goes to show.
Feb 23rd 2010, 1:33 pm
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
Looking at the above figures am i correct in thinking that with all rent, food, utility bills, health care, motoring, internet/phone, etc, etc. you're going to have to be bringing in at least $4500 a month./£2600. Annually you're looking at a salary in the region of $54.000-$60.000/£35K just to break even.
Feb 23rd 2010, 2:45 pm
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
From what I have heard, if you are a couple, one goes to work to pay the cost of living, the other works (part-time?) to pay the rent/mortgage. It is managable if you are sensible, but generally cost of living is high in Oz.
Feb 24th 2010, 1:33 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
Catholic private school: $5,000 - $10,000 per year tuition
Protestant or non-denominational private school: $8,000 - $17,000 per year tuition.
Sundry expenses are roughly the same as at state schools, though there are optional clubs/activities that can be quite expensive (e.g. horse dressage).
(Figures based on an informal survey of Brisbane school options within 10 km of CBD.)
Protestant or non-denominational private school: $8,000 - $17,000 per year tuition.
Sundry expenses are roughly the same as at state schools, though there are optional clubs/activities that can be quite expensive (e.g. horse dressage).
(Figures based on an informal survey of Brisbane school options within 10 km of CBD.)
2009 Tuition Fees for Ormiston College
Junior School $6,104
Senior School $7,180
2010 Annual School Fees Faith Lutheran College
$3,958 Year 1-6
$6,690 Year 7-9
$7,062 Year 10
$7,102 Year 11-12
Guardian Angels' Primary School (Catholic)
Annual Fees 2009
$1,520 1 Child
$2,040 Family of 2
$2,350 Family of 3 or more
Junior School $6,104
Senior School $7,180
2010 Annual School Fees Faith Lutheran College
$3,958 Year 1-6
$6,690 Year 7-9
$7,062 Year 10
$7,102 Year 11-12
Guardian Angels' Primary School (Catholic)
Annual Fees 2009
$1,520 1 Child
$2,040 Family of 2
$2,350 Family of 3 or more
Top Ten Senior schools in Queensland.
Brisbane Grammar – Estimated Annual Fees $15,594 - Source
Brisbane Girls Grammar – Estimated Annual Fees $14,980 – Source
Somerville House – Estimated Annual Fees $13,374 – Source
Somerset College – Estimated Annual Fees $11,896 – Source
Brisbane State High School * State school – no fees
Sheldon College – Estimated Annual Fees $8,000 ? – Source
All Saints Anglican College – Estimated Annual Fees $ ?
St Margarets Anglican School – Estimated Annual Fees $13,980 – Source
St Peters Lutheran College – Estimated Annual Fees $13,540 – Source
All Hallows’ School – Estimated Annual Fees $6,640 – Source
Fees quoted are the base fee for the 2009 school year, before incidental and other costs.
Brisbane Grammar – Estimated Annual Fees $15,594 - Source
Brisbane Girls Grammar – Estimated Annual Fees $14,980 – Source
Somerville House – Estimated Annual Fees $13,374 – Source
Somerset College – Estimated Annual Fees $11,896 – Source
Brisbane State High School * State school – no fees
Sheldon College – Estimated Annual Fees $8,000 ? – Source
All Saints Anglican College – Estimated Annual Fees $ ?
St Margarets Anglican School – Estimated Annual Fees $13,980 – Source
St Peters Lutheran College – Estimated Annual Fees $13,540 – Source
All Hallows’ School – Estimated Annual Fees $6,640 – Source
Fees quoted are the base fee for the 2009 school year, before incidental and other costs.
Feb 24th 2010, 1:36 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
Our monthly outgoings for a family (2 adults, 3 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats)
Private Health Insurance $190
Car Insurance for 2 cars $70
Internet and land line (including adsl2 broadband, and
all calls in Australia, including mobiles ) $110
Life Insurance for 2 adults $136
Pet Insurance $92
Electricity $200
Foxtel $88
Rates $200
Private Schools for 2 children $1000
Home Insurance $40
Food $1000
Petrol $80 per week approx
Car Rego for two cars $1400 per year
Thankfully no rent or mortgage, dont know how we would manage that
Private Health Insurance $190
Car Insurance for 2 cars $70
Internet and land line (including adsl2 broadband, and
all calls in Australia, including mobiles ) $110
Life Insurance for 2 adults $136
Pet Insurance $92
Electricity $200
Foxtel $88
Rates $200
Private Schools for 2 children $1000
Home Insurance $40
Food $1000
Petrol $80 per week approx
Car Rego for two cars $1400 per year
Thankfully no rent or mortgage, dont know how we would manage that
But then, there are 5 of you, so about the same as us per person.
Feb 24th 2010, 1:47 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
I dont think thats a lot per month, it averages out at $230 per week
It also includes toiletries, pet food and laundry and cleaning stuff!
Feb 24th 2010, 1:58 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
Weve been back in oz 6 weeks after UK, so obviously fridge was a bit empty to begin with. But for 2 teens, 1 builder, and me weve been spending $300+ a week every week since weve been back.
We do not eat junk, thats the problem I think, its all lean meat, fish, $60 of fruit and veg a week, grain breads, milk etc. If we ate crap it could be a lot cheaper.
That would include the cleaning/bathroom products, I just chuck in one or two a week, usually the cheap green enviro brand.
$230 for 5 sounds V cheap, even if the kids are yet to hit teenage appetites.
Feb 24th 2010, 2:10 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
There's 3 of us and a dog and our grocery bill probably comes to about $1000 a month ... that includes the occasional non-grocery item though.
We also do about the same in alcohol (joke ... ish) ... it's Sodom and Gomorrah combined at our gaff!
Feb 24th 2010, 2:17 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
Weve been back in oz 6 weeks after UK, so obviously fridge was a bit empty to begin with. But for 2 teens, 1 builder, and me weve been spending $300+ a week every week since weve been back.
We do not eat junk, thats the problem I think, its all lean meat, fish, $60 of fruit and veg a week, grain breads, milk etc. If we ate crap it could be a lot cheaper.
That would include the cleaning/bathroom products, I just chuck in one or two a week, usually the cheap green enviro brand.
$230 for 5 sounds V cheap, even if the kids are yet to hit teenage appetites.
We do not eat junk, thats the problem I think, its all lean meat, fish, $60 of fruit and veg a week, grain breads, milk etc. If we ate crap it could be a lot cheaper.
That would include the cleaning/bathroom products, I just chuck in one or two a week, usually the cheap green enviro brand.
$230 for 5 sounds V cheap, even if the kids are yet to hit teenage appetites.
Feb 24th 2010, 3:36 am
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Re: Cost of living in queensland
My memory of UK prices is some 7 years old and exchange rates have swung a lot since then so I have less idea on what is cheap or expensive here these days.
To add to the list:
Case (carton, call it what you will) of 24 Corona - $50
Case 24 Stella - ~$68
Case low alcohol beers (Hahn Premium Light, etc) - $30
Spirits (roughly)
Good name 750ml spirits (think Stoli, Absolut, Barcardi etc) around $40-50
Wine
depends o nwhat you think drinkable really. I would avoid most wine under $15. From $15-20 for wine for a BBQ. $20-25 for nice stuff you'd drink yourself.
To add to the list:
Case (carton, call it what you will) of 24 Corona - $50
Case 24 Stella - ~$68
Case low alcohol beers (Hahn Premium Light, etc) - $30
Spirits (roughly)
Good name 750ml spirits (think Stoli, Absolut, Barcardi etc) around $40-50
Wine
depends o nwhat you think drinkable really. I would avoid most wine under $15. From $15-20 for wine for a BBQ. $20-25 for nice stuff you'd drink yourself.