jerzy

I've been trying to build a budget spreadsheet in an attempt to work out how much it will cost to complete our migration and then how much we can expect to spend in our first year in OZ.

I've been searching this forum and done some research on the net but there's still a number of things I haven't been able to cost.

If anyone can provide an idea of the cost of any of the following I'd be very grateful.

Shipping - I know it varies, we have an average sized four bedroomed house.

Storage - Anyone had to store their belongings once in Australia.

Average monthly utility bills - A rough idea of the costs of gas/electricity etc. Plus is there an equivalent to the British

council tax ?

Home contents insurance - How do premiums compare to the UK ?

Car insurance/Road Tax ?

Private health insurance - I've heard conflicting reports as to whether it's really necessary but if I was to take out a policy to cover 2 adults and 1 child approximately how much would it be ?

I know that's a lot of questions for one post but I've been saving them up

Gremlin

You might find this very useful:

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...et+spreadsheet

Keith

ABCDiamond

That's a VERY good link !

Here is another , this one also includes some idea on food costs, which do vary.

jerzy

Thanks, these are both really useful.

Just one thing I need clearing up, what's a transit pass ?