NRyan2

Hi
My family and I are in the process of migrating to perth. Can people give me general feedback on cost of living. Such as food shopping, amenities, car insurance and child care.
We are coming over to Australia on a permanent visa, both of us are planning on working full time if possible. My primary skill is registered nurse but due to Australia's new change to our registration with APHRA I nay not gain registration currently. Are there any benefits or other entitlements we could get with being on a lower income?
Any hep would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Nicola

BASHO

Log on to Woolys - https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ss...lworths+online -that'll give you an idea of supermarket prices , petrol about $1.50 to $1.65 per ltr , rent 3 bed house about $700 pw rent to what ever you want to pay.

Aus has the dole, family allowances and disability pensions amongst others which have a qualifying residency period of 2 years (I think) before entitlement and a national health system called Medicare which (I think) is reciprocal for British citizens , -others may want to clarify this.

Car insurance will depend on what you drive ,where you live, your driving record, what level of insurance you want (3rd party , comprehensive , etc) sum insured , budget about $700 ish , pa , average family sedan sum insured say $20k , good driving record , good neighbourhood ,fully comp.

Regarding 'amenities' there is plenty of everything , however I don't live in Perth so I'll leave this one to others--

Were it me I'd be sorting out my qualification to work stuff before I lobbed , but that's just me.

NRyan2

Hi basho
Thanks for the links and info will check it. With respect to my qualification I understand where you are coming from. I am currently having my skills assessed by ANMAC for PR, then apply to APHRA when I have completed by Bsc.
Thanks again

Nicola

Amazulu

For me overall COL is roughly the same with Australia slightly more expensive

Groceries generally cost more

Car insurance is less

Utilities cost more

Childcare is subsidised by the taxpayer

There are plenty of other mumbo jumbo benefits/welfare bribes available

Beoz

aint that true

SUPERCAD

iv posted this a few times its a great site

Cost Of Living Comparison

paulry

A good comparison site, thanks and a good tool for playing "what if...?" with

Interesting thing I found using the comparison between Canberra (where I live now) and Greater London (where I used to live) is the costs of living returned are near enough on par. What is different though is my salary which is 50% more than it was in the UK. That's not what it'll be for everyone but it is nonetheless another variable that people need to factor in.

Molly Coddle

Thanks for posting that, me and the hubby will have a look at that later.

You've done well for yourself Paul, good for you buddy!

I think my husbands wage will work out the same. At least it's not less.

paulry

Aw thanks Molly

I think the hardest part financially is that gap between your last UK payday and your first Australian one. If that gap can be kept to less than 2 months then you'll be laughing.

Amazulu

Numbeo is a great site and probably the best price comparison resource out there but they do get some of their numbers pathetically wrong

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the troubadour

Just remember Perth has been rated the eleventh most expensive city in the world.

spouse of scouse

Indeed. One of the reasons, although not the primary one, that we'll be enjoying our dotage in the UK.

Beoz

...... and probably has one of the highest average salaries in the world.

according to this, in Australia only the ACT is higher.

5673.0.55.003 - Wage and Salary Earner Statistics for Small Areas, Time Series, 2005-06 to 2010-11

Amazulu

Which shows that we have too many civil servants costing too much

When Canberra goes into recession with massive unemployment we will know we are on the right track

Beoz

Apparently they already are stripping the wastage out.