The cost of things
#31
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Re: The cost of things
Lots of stuff is very expensive in Australia - just quietly.
It's almost like a dirty secret in Australia that people try to hush-up, lest it might damage Australia's golden reputation for cheapness.
Try to avoid the mistake of thinking that EVERYTHING is more expensive in the UK. Because it actually isn't.
It's almost like a dirty secret in Australia that people try to hush-up, lest it might damage Australia's golden reputation for cheapness.
Try to avoid the mistake of thinking that EVERYTHING is more expensive in the UK. Because it actually isn't.
But Pauline did good chips and meanwhile the Sport'n Rec club is cheap enough, $3.20 stubbies and $5 in for winner takes all at Poker.
You can even wear your thongs or Crocs to save on socks and feet might get dirty but they're easy to wash with a free stroll along the beach.
The heating is dirt cheap too when you do not need it and that's about always.
Goes for Aircon too.
Minimal cooking costs as well for it's either just throw something on the barbie or wrap in foil for the fire pit.
#32
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Re: The cost of things
Lots of stuff is very expensive in Australia - just quietly.
It's almost like a dirty secret in Australia that people try to hush-up, lest it might damage Australia's golden reputation for cheapness.
Try to avoid the mistake of thinking that EVERYTHING is more expensive in the UK. Because it actually isn't.
It's almost like a dirty secret in Australia that people try to hush-up, lest it might damage Australia's golden reputation for cheapness.
Try to avoid the mistake of thinking that EVERYTHING is more expensive in the UK. Because it actually isn't.
It depends anyhow. I find many things cheaper, others more expensive.
#33
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Re: The cost of things
I dont find anything cheaper except mangos and avocados. And I buy lots every week just to enjoy that.
Swimming lessons = $15
Gymnastics = $20
Riding = $35
Speech therapy x 1 = $40
Piano = $30
Its just nuts but what do you do.
For ABC to say people dont notice - I notice!!! bloody overactive ovaries
Swimming lessons = $15
Gymnastics = $20
Riding = $35
Speech therapy x 1 = $40
Piano = $30
Its just nuts but what do you do.
For ABC to say people dont notice - I notice!!! bloody overactive ovaries
#34
Re: The cost of things
I dont find anything cheaper except mangos and avocados. And I buy lots every week just to enjoy that.
Swimming lessons = $15
Gymnastics = $20
Riding = $35
Speech therapy x 1 = $40
Piano = $30
Its just nuts but what do you do.
For ABC to say people dont notice - I notice!!! bloody overactive ovaries
Swimming lessons = $15
Gymnastics = $20
Riding = $35
Speech therapy x 1 = $40
Piano = $30
Its just nuts but what do you do.
For ABC to say people dont notice - I notice!!! bloody overactive ovaries
#35
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Re: The cost of things
they are a bit more at the moment but in season they are about $2 I think. And they are big, small, round - all different varieties. All wonderfully ripe, some nutty, some creamy.
I never liked them but now I think I am getting an addiction. I just planted some trees at the bottom of my garden and am going to plant some in the nature strip too as I am running out of room!
I never liked them but now I think I am getting an addiction. I just planted some trees at the bottom of my garden and am going to plant some in the nature strip too as I am running out of room!
#36
Re: The cost of things
A lot of things are much more expensive in Australia. Some things are cheaper.
Swings and roundabouts.
Swings and roundabouts.
#38
Re: The cost of things
My hubby's wages are much better here than the UK, although the cost of living here is outrageous
#39
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Re: The cost of things
For me its a bit different being self employed. My wages havent kept up with anything - havent changed really from being depressingly low
I think I have noticed the increase in pricing quite dramatically. Also having young children, getting older, there are more costs that were not around before.
when I go to look at contracts, the hourly rates are the same as when I arrived. I have to say that every migrant I talk to, except some really postive ones on here - struggle with the pricing and the value for money. Universally they say they are financially worse off.
I am not in the anti Australia brigade but the reason this topic has been done to death is lots of people struggle to get used to their new country's pricing and costs.
I think I have noticed the increase in pricing quite dramatically. Also having young children, getting older, there are more costs that were not around before.
when I go to look at contracts, the hourly rates are the same as when I arrived. I have to say that every migrant I talk to, except some really postive ones on here - struggle with the pricing and the value for money. Universally they say they are financially worse off.
I am not in the anti Australia brigade but the reason this topic has been done to death is lots of people struggle to get used to their new country's pricing and costs.
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Re: The cost of things
But I also recall my wife finding the UK to be expensive, when she came over, even though I didn't think it was. But she was new to the UK, and had to find her way around.
#41
Re: The cost of things
For me its a bit different being self employed. My wages havent kept up with anything - havent changed really from being depressingly low
I think I have noticed the increase in pricing quite dramatically. Also having young children, getting older, there are more costs that were not around before.
when I go to look at contracts, the hourly rates are the same as when I arrived. I have to say that every migrant I talk to, except some really postive ones on here - struggle with the pricing and the value for money. Universally they say they are financially worse off.
I am not in the anti Australia brigade but the reason this topic has been done to death is lots of people struggle to get used to their new country's pricing and costs.
I think I have noticed the increase in pricing quite dramatically. Also having young children, getting older, there are more costs that were not around before.
when I go to look at contracts, the hourly rates are the same as when I arrived. I have to say that every migrant I talk to, except some really postive ones on here - struggle with the pricing and the value for money. Universally they say they are financially worse off.
I am not in the anti Australia brigade but the reason this topic has been done to death is lots of people struggle to get used to their new country's pricing and costs.
#42
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Re: The cost of things
Nor is the high tensile wire of the sort that walkers and trapeze artists use....
My wife has not worked in 6 years. It's unlikely that would have been the case in the UK - for us. Cheap property and high income growth has worked for us. It means we don't notice day to day costs but I know groceries are punitive. I find most of the sports are good value for money.
My wife has not worked in 6 years. It's unlikely that would have been the case in the UK - for us. Cheap property and high income growth has worked for us. It means we don't notice day to day costs but I know groceries are punitive. I find most of the sports are good value for money.
#43
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Re: The cost of things
Most sensible older Australians agree that Australia is vastly less affordable than it once was. Housing used to be dirt cheap compared to the UK. Not really all that easy for first time home buyers here anymore.
People who came here having sold a property in the UK 10 or 15 years ago are in no position to judge because, financially, they got it easy back then.
People who came here having sold a property in the UK 10 or 15 years ago are in no position to judge because, financially, they got it easy back then.
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Re: The cost of things
Nor is the high tensile wire of the sort that walkers and trapeze artists use....
My wife has not worked in 6 years. It's unlikely that would have been the case in the UK - for us. Cheap property and high income growth has worked for us. It means we don't notice day to day costs but I know groceries are punitive. I find most of the sports are good value for money.
My wife has not worked in 6 years. It's unlikely that would have been the case in the UK - for us. Cheap property and high income growth has worked for us. It means we don't notice day to day costs but I know groceries are punitive. I find most of the sports are good value for money.