It's pay time.
Jan 17th 2004, 1:47 pm
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It's pay time.
So what is a reasonable OZ wage ?
I saw a comment in an old thread that suggested A$150k per annum would be required to keep a family of four. As his wage was only going to be about A$50k he said some gaps still needed filling. Someone did question the figure but no response was posted.
I suppose it depends on what standard of living you are accustomed to but judging by the (percieved) lower cost of living over there it seems a pretty good wage to me especially as making the move will mean no mortgage hanging around my neck.
It's a bit subjective but what do you think - or know ?
I saw a comment in an old thread that suggested A$150k per annum would be required to keep a family of four. As his wage was only going to be about A$50k he said some gaps still needed filling. Someone did question the figure but no response was posted.
I suppose it depends on what standard of living you are accustomed to but judging by the (percieved) lower cost of living over there it seems a pretty good wage to me especially as making the move will mean no mortgage hanging around my neck.
It's a bit subjective but what do you think - or know ?
Jan 17th 2004, 2:31 pm
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Re: It's pay time.
Originally posted by Bix
So what is a reasonable OZ wage ?
I saw a comment in an old thread that suggested A$150k per annum would be required to keep a family of four. As his wage was only going to be about A$50k he said some gaps still needed filling. Someone did question the figure but no response was posted.
I suppose it depends on what standard of living you are accustomed to but judging by the (percieved) lower cost of living over there it seems a pretty good wage to me especially as making the move will mean no mortgage hanging around my neck.
It's a bit subjective but what do you think - or know ?
So what is a reasonable OZ wage ?
I saw a comment in an old thread that suggested A$150k per annum would be required to keep a family of four. As his wage was only going to be about A$50k he said some gaps still needed filling. Someone did question the figure but no response was posted.
I suppose it depends on what standard of living you are accustomed to but judging by the (percieved) lower cost of living over there it seems a pretty good wage to me especially as making the move will mean no mortgage hanging around my neck.
It's a bit subjective but what do you think - or know ?
$150K?...Today that's £63,872.6!
What do these people eat & drink?...an exclusive diet truffles & caviar and vintage champers.
Jan 17th 2004, 2:49 pm
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I dunno what people have about this wage thing. If you can get back into your career when in Australia then you are really having the same money and bills that you did in the U.K., nothing has changed. OK, lower pay but cost of living is lower.
However if you have moved from a high paid career job into a low paid non-skilled job in australia then you will need to change some of your life style to fit in with your low paid job.
However if you have moved from a high paid career job into a low paid non-skilled job in australia then you will need to change some of your life style to fit in with your low paid job.
Jan 17th 2004, 3:05 pm
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Re: It's pay time.
Originally posted by Bix
So what is a reasonable OZ wage ?
I saw a comment in an old thread that suggested A$150k per annum would be required to keep a family of four. As his wage was only going to be about A$50k he said some gaps still needed filling. Someone did question the figure but no response was posted.
I suppose it depends on what standard of living you are accustomed to but judging by the (percieved) lower cost of living over there it seems a pretty good wage to me especially as making the move will mean no mortgage hanging around my neck.
It's a bit subjective but what do you think - or know ?
So what is a reasonable OZ wage ?
I saw a comment in an old thread that suggested A$150k per annum would be required to keep a family of four. As his wage was only going to be about A$50k he said some gaps still needed filling. Someone did question the figure but no response was posted.
I suppose it depends on what standard of living you are accustomed to but judging by the (percieved) lower cost of living over there it seems a pretty good wage to me especially as making the move will mean no mortgage hanging around my neck.
It's a bit subjective but what do you think - or know ?
try thishttp://www.wages.com.au/
Jan 17th 2004, 4:31 pm
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Re: It's pay time.
Originally posted by Bix
I saw a comment in an old thread that suggested A$150k per annum would be required to keep a family of four. ?
I saw a comment in an old thread that suggested A$150k per annum would be required to keep a family of four. ?
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Jan 18th 2004, 12:00 am
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Originally posted by rapitts
OK, lower pay but cost of living is lower.
OK, lower pay but cost of living is lower.
i wont mind taking a drop in pay (and hours) because we wont have a mortgage over there, we would be saving enough each year on mortgage payments to not have to worry.
i would happily work for the $50k Bix mentioned.
Jan 18th 2004, 3:43 am
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Many families can get by on $45k per year gross.
I know some who get by on $25,000 per year.
It all depends an what you want, how hard you want to work, and what you will accept.
$50k without a mortgage sounds comfortable.
I know some who get by on $25,000 per year.
It all depends an what you want, how hard you want to work, and what you will accept.
$50k without a mortgage sounds comfortable.
Jan 18th 2004, 9:43 am
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Many families can get by on $45k per year gross.
I know some who get by on $25,000 per year.
It all depends an what you want, how hard you want to work, and what you will accept.
$50k without a mortgage sounds comfortable.
Many families can get by on $45k per year gross.
I know some who get by on $25,000 per year.
It all depends an what you want, how hard you want to work, and what you will accept.
$50k without a mortgage sounds comfortable.
Cars were bought outright, but you have road tax, insurance etc.
Even the guy on Aussiemove.com has expenses of around the same.
Jan 18th 2004, 10:10 am
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Originally posted by Mr&MrsPom
Sorry, how much would you bring home from a $50k salary per month. Our friends expenses are between $3k and $3.5k per month and that is without being extravagant. Mortgage, Food, Electricity, Car Expense, School Fees (for 1), phone, internet.
Cars were bought outright, but you have road tax, insurance etc.
Even the guy on Aussiemove.com has expenses of around the same.
Sorry, how much would you bring home from a $50k salary per month. Our friends expenses are between $3k and $3.5k per month and that is without being extravagant. Mortgage, Food, Electricity, Car Expense, School Fees (for 1), phone, internet.
Cars were bought outright, but you have road tax, insurance etc.
Even the guy on Aussiemove.com has expenses of around the same.
Jan 18th 2004, 10:20 am
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Originally posted by Mr&MrsPom
Sorry, how much would you bring home from a $50k salary per month. Our friends expenses are between $3k and $3.5k per month and that is without being extravagant. Mortgage, Food, Electricity, Car Expense, School Fees (for 1), phone, internet.
Cars were bought outright, but you have road tax, insurance etc.
Even the guy on Aussiemove.com has expenses of around the same.
Sorry, how much would you bring home from a $50k salary per month. Our friends expenses are between $3k and $3.5k per month and that is without being extravagant. Mortgage, Food, Electricity, Car Expense, School Fees (for 1), phone, internet.
Cars were bought outright, but you have road tax, insurance etc.
Even the guy on Aussiemove.com has expenses of around the same.
We pay same rego and about $150/year/car on insurance and the electric is only $400/QTR...
Jan 18th 2004, 10:49 am
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Originally posted by evorobin
Could you have a guess as to what their mortgage would be fortnight/month please?
We pay same rego and about $150/year/car on insurance and the electric is only $400/QTR...
Could you have a guess as to what their mortgage would be fortnight/month please?
We pay same rego and about $150/year/car on insurance and the electric is only $400/QTR...
Jan 18th 2004, 10:50 am
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Originally posted by Mr&MrsPom
Evorobin, see my post on 'How do Aussie's survive' I have posted my friends expenses.
Evorobin, see my post on 'How do Aussie's survive' I have posted my friends expenses.
By the way what is rego and they live in Perth. They have a house on a 811 sq m plot. I believe that is considered to be a good size.
Jan 18th 2004, 11:18 am
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Originally posted by Mr&MrsPom
By the way what is rego and they live in Perth. They have a house on a 811 sq m plot. I believe that is considered to be a good size.
By the way what is rego and they live in Perth. They have a house on a 811 sq m plot. I believe that is considered to be a good size.
Not sure about the land size in Perth but that is average for an adelaide house.
Jan 18th 2004, 11:20 am
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Originally posted by evorobin
REGO is roadtax basically, It comes with public liability and means you can drive with no third party insurance which the poor people think is OK
Not sure about the land size in Perth but that is average for an adelaide house.
REGO is roadtax basically, It comes with public liability and means you can drive with no third party insurance which the poor people think is OK
Not sure about the land size in Perth but that is average for an adelaide house.