Originally Posted by chris955

That can also be the case here I'm afraid, if you shop at markets and especially farmers markets then freshness is more likely.

Originally Posted by jezandem

Very true, best to try and buy as close as possible to the 'farm gate'

Originally Posted by chris955

Yes, I checked out a couple of farmers markets when in the UK recently and they are definitely where we will be buying most of our green stuff but we also intend growing a lot as well and keeping some chickens, you can't get much fresher than your own backyard.

Originally Posted by jezandem

Farmers markets are expensive but the quality is good. Good luck with your 'grow your own' quest and don't forget to add plenty of organic manure

Originally Posted by quoll

Hmm I thought the ergoflex were more expensive in Aus than UK - must go and check, was thinking of buying one here because I never really got to use the one I bought in Aus! And dont even go there with the Tempur - they were well out of range in Aus.

I think stationery might be more expensive here in UK - Staples isnt really competitive with Office Works imho. Havent done much stationery shopping but the el cheapo presentation books didnt seem to be available.

Still trying to find things that are more expensive here other than fuel. My car insurance has been more expensive but not when you include roadside assist and take into account the fact that we havent built up the NCB yet, which we had in Aus. The car itself is considerably cheaper than the Aus equivalent.

Originally Posted by Cheetah7

We paid $800 for our ergoflex mattress - Queen size, not sure what that would be in the UK.

Originally Posted by chris955

I'm not sure what makes people think that for some miraculous reason fruit and veggies here are all picked in the morning and sold in the afternoon whereas in the UK they all sit around for weeks on end. I have seen numerous people post the same sort of thing and can't understand what makes them think that way ?

Originally Posted by quoll

Think the equivalent is 399 UKP which ends up cheaper

Originally Posted by isgraham

The quality of the food in the Neutral bay woolworths was appalling. There were always moldy bits of fruit on display. I never see that in the UK. I got in trouble at my old work because of it in fact when the CEO was going to use Woolworth "we are the fresh food people" advert as an example of good marketing. He asked the dev team what we thought when he said woolworths. I spoke up and said crap over priced food. It didn't go down well with him but it got a laugh out of my team so it was worth it.

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack

For you personally, or always?

Depends : I easily earn, in Australia, more than twice in unit terms what I earned in the UK: at those list prices - its cheaper in Australia.

We all have to be very careful.

Originally Posted by Beoz

Well. There's some 'beautiful' ex housing commision flats around Hilsdale. I guess you have a point.

Originally Posted by jezandem

It probably depends on where you live and where you shop........like the cost of most things. If you don't shop around and only visit Coles or Woolworths, then expect to pay more. Using the accepted 2.2 formula, I find fruit and vegetable prices in the Lockyer valley and Toowoomba to be favourable with those in the UK.

Originally Posted by chris955

I'm not sure what makes people think that for some miraculous reason fruit and veggies here are all picked in the morning and sold in the afternoon whereas in the UK they all sit around for weeks on end. I have seen numerous people post the same sort of thing and can't understand what makes them think that way ?

Originally Posted by jezandem

Yes, thank you for that smart statement, sort of reminds me of one of the reasons for leaving England.......

I buy our veg and fruit in Grantham from a guy who is building up his business after being wiped out in January. His prices are very good at the moment. Let's hope it stays that way