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Old Oct 13th 2012 | 12:40 am
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I can't think of a thing.

 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 1:08 am
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Originally Posted by lumpommer
I can't think of a thing.

Petrol
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 1:10 am
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Default Re: Name one thing in Oz that is cheaper than in the UK

Originally Posted by lumpommer
I can't think of a thing.

Cinema (well South Bank cinema in Brisbane is)

$8.50 adult
$4.50 kids

costs 8.50GBP in the UK
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 1:17 am
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Sunshine in december... Spent thousands finding that when I lived in blighty...

Mangoes when in season....

Vegemite

Timtams

Chicken salt

5 bedroom houses with a pool....

Kangaroo poo... Free from most golf courses
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 1:23 am
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Petrol. Some meat.
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 1:26 am
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Kangaroo steak.
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 1:37 am
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Council tax
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 1:44 am
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tv licence.
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 2:04 am
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Does it have to be something universally cheaper, as council tax isnt cheaper for everyone of course.
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 2:21 am
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Going only by what friends are saying in the UK compared to what I've found here - Uni fees.
Surf Club Membership fees
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 2:35 am
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Bit of a random question really....is that cheaper as in proportion of income spent on item, or actual expenditure, and if the latter, what exchange rate are you using?

 
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The wimmin.
 
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Flights to Sydney
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 2:39 am
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Default Re: Name one thing in Oz that is cheaper than in the UK

Originally Posted by Bernieboy
The wimmin.


Originally Posted by moneypenny20
Flights to Sydney
 
Old Oct 13th 2012 | 2:43 am
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beach holiday

train ticket

fine wine

fresh milk

beef

thai massage
 


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