The rising cost of living in the Uk
Jan 20th 2008, 9:36 am
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
Cool, meanwhile WA people can look forward to a near-immediate 40% hike in utility bill costs from 2009 when the government-imposed caps that keep said bills artificially low cease to be in place...
Jan 20th 2008, 9:36 am
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
Here here!! I keep seeing posts about the high costs of Aussie foods - bread and bananas etc and I was thinking that it ain't so great here either! 
I have stopped buying bread. Not thrilled about the price of free range eggs either. And now all the celebrity chefs want us to buy free range chicken too! At £7 for a chicken versus £3-4 I don't think I will be switching just yet.
It costs about £22 to fill up the tiny little suzuki alto we have here - ouch! Its practically a sewing machine...
I look forward to the cost of rent in Brisbane - the same money will get us a mansion practically (we live near London). And our wages are going to stay the same practically (oh has his job and mine is pretty set). Yippee -bring on the expensive bananas and I will eat then whilst lying on my poolside in the warm!!
I have stopped buying bread. Not thrilled about the price of free range eggs either. And now all the celebrity chefs want us to buy free range chicken too! At £7 for a chicken versus £3-4 I don't think I will be switching just yet.
It costs about £22 to fill up the tiny little suzuki alto we have here - ouch! Its practically a sewing machine...
I look forward to the cost of rent in Brisbane - the same money will get us a mansion practically (we live near London). And our wages are going to stay the same practically (oh has his job and mine is pretty set). Yippee -bring on the expensive bananas and I will eat then whilst lying on my poolside in the warm!!
my dad has a suzuki alto, remember when it was £14 to fill it up!!!
Jan 20th 2008, 9:43 am
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
I'm in the real world thanks don't need the sarcastic comments
Just thought i'd show a few things as some people that have been in aus for a good few years tend to look back at the prices things were back then in britain - for example moaning about a loaf of bread being $3
- they prob think it still costs 50p over here...
Just adding a bit of perspective as i have recently read many posts moaning about cost of living in aus...
Just thought i'd show a few things as some people that have been in aus for a good few years tend to look back at the prices things were back then in britain - for example moaning about a loaf of bread being $3
- they prob think it still costs 50p over here...Just adding a bit of perspective as i have recently read many posts moaning about cost of living in aus...
We have been in Perth for 5 months, and I thought Id just share afew points with you. We did visit aug 06' and thought food etc was about the same price as uk, but now living here it has rocketed!!!
I agree, petrol is alot cheaper in oz, varies from day to day but is about $1.35(i think per litre) however you have to drive great distances to get anywhere, so it evens out (i think). Also when you buy a car you pay transfer fees and stamp duty!!!!!!
As the chaps said beer is very expensive, about $8-$9 a pint or bottle in pubs!!!
The thing I noticed more (than bread and milk etc..) was (is, I forgot I am still here) was shampoo $8, deodrant $6-$8, tampax $5.99 etc.. etc... your basic needs !!! I know it depends where you shop, and if its on offer etc.. but it is not as easy as going to the co-op or tescos, you have a choice to buy the tesco value or tesco finest, here you dont you have to buy what they have got!!
I actually brought some face masks and cleanser the other day, wow!!!, same face masks in tescos 89p here $3.49 ($3.50 cause they round everything up. I am not a big beauty freak just wanted a few basics!!!!
Anyway, hope this helps.
Good luck.
but then I wouldn't pay more than 75p for it in the UK either 
that will be happy shopper/smartprice for you then
Jan 20th 2008, 11:16 am
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
Jan 20th 2008, 11:47 am
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
We have recently received a revised monthly payment for our electricty and gas with powerphlegm and it has gone from £65 per month to £129 per month.
not only that, Severn Trent have increased our monthly water bill from £30 to £63!!!!!
and, in general the price of groceries for example:
a loaf of seeded batch bread £1.55
4 pint of milk £1.45
half a dozen free range eggs £1.50
and to top it all off petrol is now £1.02 a litre!
(lucky we've got a diesel at a bargain 1.07 per litre)
oh, and i forgot to add the council tax of £150.00 per month
just wanted to let peeps know that things aren't geeting any cheaper in the UK!!
not only that, Severn Trent have increased our monthly water bill from £30 to £63!!!!!
and, in general the price of groceries for example:
a loaf of seeded batch bread £1.55
4 pint of milk £1.45
half a dozen free range eggs £1.50
and to top it all off petrol is now £1.02 a litre!
(lucky we've got a diesel at a bargain 1.07 per litre
)oh, and i forgot to add the council tax of £150.00 per month
just wanted to let peeps know that things aren't geeting any cheaper in the UK!!
I will take your 3 items and let you know how much I paid on Friday for the similar items.
a loaf of seeded batch bread £1.55 $4 for Helgas multigrain
4 pint of milk £1.45 not sure on pints but my 3 litre jug of woolies own semi skimmed costs $4.30
half a dozen free range eggs £1.50 a dozen woolies select free range $6
As you will see from those items alone there isn't much in it. Overall I spend about the same as I would in the UK.
Jan 20th 2008, 11:49 am
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
You'd probably pay $8.50-9.00 for Guinness in Perth. I don't drink it here though as Australian Guinness is disgusting. One of the highlights of my recent trip to London was a night out on the Guinness. Superb.
Jan 20th 2008, 3:05 pm
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
Hi
We have been in Perth for 5 months, and I thought Id just share afew points with you. We did visit aug 06' and thought food etc was about the same price as uk, but now living here it has rocketed!!!
I agree, petrol is alot cheaper in oz, varies from day to day but is about $1.35(i think per litre) however you have to drive great distances to get anywhere, so it evens out (i think). Also when you buy a car you pay transfer fees and stamp duty!!!!!!
As the chaps said beer is very expensive, about $8-$9 a pint or bottle in pubs!!!
The thing I noticed more (than bread and milk etc..) was (is, I forgot I am still here) was shampoo $8, deodrant $6-$8, tampax $5.99 etc.. etc... your basic needs !!! I know it depends where you shop, and if its on offer etc.. but it is not as easy as going to the co-op or tescos, you have a choice to buy the tesco value or tesco finest, here you dont you have to buy what they have got!!
I actually brought some face masks and cleanser the other day, wow!!!, same face masks in tescos 89p here $3.49 ($3.50 cause they round everything up. I am not a big beauty freak just wanted a few basics!!!!
Anyway, hope this helps.
Good luck.
We have been in Perth for 5 months, and I thought Id just share afew points with you. We did visit aug 06' and thought food etc was about the same price as uk, but now living here it has rocketed!!!
I agree, petrol is alot cheaper in oz, varies from day to day but is about $1.35(i think per litre) however you have to drive great distances to get anywhere, so it evens out (i think). Also when you buy a car you pay transfer fees and stamp duty!!!!!!
As the chaps said beer is very expensive, about $8-$9 a pint or bottle in pubs!!!
The thing I noticed more (than bread and milk etc..) was (is, I forgot I am still here) was shampoo $8, deodrant $6-$8, tampax $5.99 etc.. etc... your basic needs !!! I know it depends where you shop, and if its on offer etc.. but it is not as easy as going to the co-op or tescos, you have a choice to buy the tesco value or tesco finest, here you dont you have to buy what they have got!!
I actually brought some face masks and cleanser the other day, wow!!!, same face masks in tescos 89p here $3.49 ($3.50 cause they round everything up. I am not a big beauty freak just wanted a few basics!!!!
Anyway, hope this helps.
Good luck.
Jan 20th 2008, 3:08 pm
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
Have a look around and you'll find Aussie farmers making exactly the same complaints about Coles and Woolies.
Jan 20th 2008, 3:10 pm
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
I'd give my right arm for a night in london on the guiness and bitter (london pride, etc) !!!
Jan 20th 2008, 3:10 pm
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
We have recently received a revised monthly payment for our electricty and gas with powerphlegm and it has gone from £65 per month to £129 per month.
not only that, Severn Trent have increased our monthly water bill from £30 to £63!!!!!
and, in general the price of groceries for example:
a loaf of seeded batch bread £1.55
4 pint of milk £1.45
half a dozen free range eggs £1.50
and to top it all off petrol is now £1.02 a litre!
(lucky we've got a diesel at a bargain 1.07 per litre)
oh, and i forgot to add the council tax of £150.00 per month
just wanted to let peeps know that things aren't geeting any cheaper in the UK!!
not only that, Severn Trent have increased our monthly water bill from £30 to £63!!!!!
and, in general the price of groceries for example:
a loaf of seeded batch bread £1.55
4 pint of milk £1.45
half a dozen free range eggs £1.50
and to top it all off petrol is now £1.02 a litre!
(lucky we've got a diesel at a bargain 1.07 per litre
)oh, and i forgot to add the council tax of £150.00 per month
just wanted to let peeps know that things aren't geeting any cheaper in the UK!!
Jan 20th 2008, 3:11 pm
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
Hi
We have been in Perth for 5 months, and I thought Id just share afew points with you. We did visit aug 06' and thought food etc was about the same price as uk, but now living here it has rocketed!!!
I agree, petrol is alot cheaper in oz, varies from day to day but is about $1.35(i think per litre) however you have to drive great distances to get anywhere, so it evens out (i think). Also when you buy a car you pay transfer fees and stamp duty!!!!!!
As the chaps said beer is very expensive, about $8-$9 a pint or bottle in pubs!!!
The thing I noticed more (than bread and milk etc..) was (is, I forgot I am still here) was shampoo $8, deodrant $6-$8, tampax $5.99 etc.. etc... your basic needs !!! I know it depends where you shop, and if its on offer etc.. but it is not as easy as going to the co-op or tescos, you have a choice to buy the tesco value or tesco finest, here you dont you have to buy what they have got!!
I actually brought some face masks and cleanser the other day, wow!!!, same face masks in tescos 89p here $3.49 ($3.50 cause they round everything up. I am not a big beauty freak just wanted a few basics!!!!
Anyway, hope this helps.
Good luck.
We have been in Perth for 5 months, and I thought Id just share afew points with you. We did visit aug 06' and thought food etc was about the same price as uk, but now living here it has rocketed!!!
I agree, petrol is alot cheaper in oz, varies from day to day but is about $1.35(i think per litre) however you have to drive great distances to get anywhere, so it evens out (i think). Also when you buy a car you pay transfer fees and stamp duty!!!!!!
As the chaps said beer is very expensive, about $8-$9 a pint or bottle in pubs!!!
The thing I noticed more (than bread and milk etc..) was (is, I forgot I am still here) was shampoo $8, deodrant $6-$8, tampax $5.99 etc.. etc... your basic needs !!! I know it depends where you shop, and if its on offer etc.. but it is not as easy as going to the co-op or tescos, you have a choice to buy the tesco value or tesco finest, here you dont you have to buy what they have got!!
I actually brought some face masks and cleanser the other day, wow!!!, same face masks in tescos 89p here $3.49 ($3.50 cause they round everything up. I am not a big beauty freak just wanted a few basics!!!!
Anyway, hope this helps.
Good luck.
Jan 20th 2008, 3:15 pm
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Re: The rising cost of living in the Uk
Strangely enough I am finding myself sort of agreeing with you. Friends have just returned from a month in the UK and she was suprised how much things had gone up in her time away. Overall she said it was still slightly cheaper in the UK but not much. Gone are the days that things are way cheaper in Australia and I think it isn't a bad thing to highlight that sometimes.
I will take your 3 items and let you know how much I paid on Friday for the similar items.
a loaf of seeded batch bread £1.55 $4 for Helgas multigrain
4 pint of milk £1.45 not sure on pints but my 3 litre jug of woolies own semi skimmed costs $4.30
half a dozen free range eggs £1.50 a dozen woolies select free range $6
As you will see from those items alone there isn't much in it. Overall I spend about the same as I would in the UK.
I will take your 3 items and let you know how much I paid on Friday for the similar items.
a loaf of seeded batch bread £1.55 $4 for Helgas multigrain
4 pint of milk £1.45 not sure on pints but my 3 litre jug of woolies own semi skimmed costs $4.30
half a dozen free range eggs £1.50 a dozen woolies select free range $6
As you will see from those items alone there isn't much in it. Overall I spend about the same as I would in the UK.
We get 2 pints of milk for $2-79 I think from Woolies...so milk is a tiny bit cheaper over this way.
Eggs - we get these from the markets or chinatown. At the weekend we bought 2 dozen large eggs for $4. Normally though, you're looking at $3 for a dozen from chinatown.
Jan 20th 2008, 3:16 pm
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