Beer Economy
Sep 27th 2009, 3:02 pm
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Beer Economy
Having noticed the sterling to AUD exchange rate is now 1.83, I've been briefly lamenting over the comparative cost of beer:
O'Reillys on South Bank, Melbourne charge $7.50 for a pint of Guinness (which is pretty good price for Melbourne, some charge $8 or $8.50) - $7.50 translates to 4.10 GBP a pint!
The Espy in St.Kilda charge $4.50 for a pot of VB - that's 2.46 GBP for roughly half a pint of bog standard local beer! Thats five quid a pint
OK, the Espy charge crazy prices, but most pubs sell a pot for $3.80 or so, which is still over 2 pounds for a half pint.
If only Wetherspoons would set up in Oz.....
O'Reillys on South Bank, Melbourne charge $7.50 for a pint of Guinness (which is pretty good price for Melbourne, some charge $8 or $8.50) - $7.50 translates to 4.10 GBP a pint!
The Espy in St.Kilda charge $4.50 for a pot of VB - that's 2.46 GBP for roughly half a pint of bog standard local beer! Thats five quid a pint
OK, the Espy charge crazy prices, but most pubs sell a pot for $3.80 or so, which is still over 2 pounds for a half pint.
If only Wetherspoons would set up in Oz.....
Sep 27th 2009, 3:08 pm
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Re: Beer Economy
Having noticed the sterling to AUD exchange rate is now 1.83, I've been briefly lamenting over the comparative cost of beer:
O'Reillys on South Bank, Melbourne charge $7.50 for a pint of Guinness (which is pretty good price for Melbourne, some charge $8 or $8.50) - $7.50 translates to 4.10 GBP a pint!
The Espy in St.Kilda charge $4.50 for a pot of VB - that's 2.46 GBP for roughly half a pint of bog standard local beer! Thats five quid a pint
OK, the Espy charge crazy prices, but most pubs sell a pot for $3.80 or so, which is still over 2 pounds for a half pint.
If only Wetherspoons would set up in Oz.....
O'Reillys on South Bank, Melbourne charge $7.50 for a pint of Guinness (which is pretty good price for Melbourne, some charge $8 or $8.50) - $7.50 translates to 4.10 GBP a pint!
The Espy in St.Kilda charge $4.50 for a pot of VB - that's 2.46 GBP for roughly half a pint of bog standard local beer! Thats five quid a pint
OK, the Espy charge crazy prices, but most pubs sell a pot for $3.80 or so, which is still over 2 pounds for a half pint.
If only Wetherspoons would set up in Oz.....
Sep 27th 2009, 3:17 pm
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Beer Economy 
So how many beers do you get to the average wage ?
Based on May 2009 Full Time Adult total earnings in Australia...
437 pints of James Boag Premium Lager in bottles at the bottle shop.
So how many beers do you get to the average wage ?
Based on May 2009 Full Time Adult total earnings in Australia...
437 pints of James Boag Premium Lager in bottles at the bottle shop.
Sep 27th 2009, 3:28 pm
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Re: Beer Economy
Personally, when I was doing my usual job, I got paid roughly the same here as in the UK (at a $2 exchange rate), and I could buy alot more beer at my local Wetherspoons than I can now.
If I liquified my assets, I could buy roughly 800 pints of Guinness in Oz, or I could fly back to the UK and, after paying for the flight home, still buy 1257 pints of Guinness!
Last edited by johnnyx0; Sep 27th 2009 at 3:36 pm. Reason: I knew I'd calculated that wrong somewhere...
Sep 27th 2009, 3:32 pm
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Re: Beer Economy
but that makes me feel a bit better.......
Last edited by johnnyx0; Sep 27th 2009 at 3:37 pm. Reason: edited cos my calcs were wrong! - d'oh!
Sep 27th 2009, 3:35 pm
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Maybe one reason why most people here seem to drink around the pool or BBQ with friends, instead of down the pub with friends ?
Sep 27th 2009, 6:42 pm
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I don't think that relates to whether Australians prefer to socialise by the pool or BBQ compared to inside a pub 
If it was only down to cost, there are plenty of places they can go inside and drink at low prices, probably similar to UK prices.
If it was only down to cost, there are plenty of places they can go inside and drink at low prices, probably similar to UK prices.
Sep 27th 2009, 6:52 pm
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Re: Beer Economy
I'm sure whether people prefer to socialise at home or down the pub probably has a lot more to do with their age, circumstances and where they live rather than their nationality. Certainly no shortage of patrons paying pub prices where I live.
Sep 27th 2009, 6:54 pm
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Re: Beer Economy
In Perth you'll be hard pushed to find beer at less than $7 a pint - and $9 is more the norm.
Sep 27th 2009, 7:04 pm
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Re: Beer Economy
Lager in United Kingdom is £2.68 GBP
Average using prices from 740 user(s).
Popular brands
Carling,stella,Fosters
Australia
Lager in Australia is £2.89 GBP
Average using prices from 161 user(s).
Popular brands
Carlton Draught,coopers,VB
http://www.pintprice.com/region.php?/Australia/GBP.htm
Sep 27th 2009, 7:09 pm
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Re: Beer Economy
United Kingdom
Lager in United Kingdom is £2.68 GBP
Average using prices from 740 user(s).
Popular brands
Carling,stella,Fosters
Australia
Lager in Australia is £2.89 GBP
Average using prices from 161 user(s).
Popular brands
Carlton Draught,coopers,VB
http://www.pintprice.com/region.php?/Australia/GBP.htm
Lager in United Kingdom is £2.68 GBP
Average using prices from 740 user(s).
Popular brands
Carling,stella,Fosters
Australia
Lager in Australia is £2.89 GBP
Average using prices from 161 user(s).
Popular brands
Carlton Draught,coopers,VB
http://www.pintprice.com/region.php?/Australia/GBP.htm
Cottesloe Perth WA £0.23 GBP!
We guarantee the cheapest beer in all of Australia. All pints are only 0.50c and they come with free entertainment. 10b Salvado Road Cottesloe. We hope to see you here
Now you know where to go NKSK!
Sep 27th 2009, 7:15 pm
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