$95k in Auckland
#61
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Re: $95k in Auckland
We've just been getting a few new staff in the office, and I know for a fact that the salaries on offer were HALF of that $95K. So we are paying HALF what someone needs to be getting paid to be on a decent wage in Auckland?
#62
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Re: $95k in Auckland
A primary school teacher, who has a degree, plus one year's teacher training (defined as an entry level 3+) - start on $47,300. That's someone who has been in 4 years of further eduction after school. So, the government is paying those people about half of a decent wage?
I'm sure I could find a hundred other examples.
It's just not correct.
If your question however is: can a family who's total income is $95K a year (but are first time buyers (for example) afford to buy a ('nice', in a 'nice' area) house in Auckland... then the answer is No.
But that's not the question being asked.
I'm sure I could find a hundred other examples.
It's just not correct.
If your question however is: can a family who's total income is $95K a year (but are first time buyers (for example) afford to buy a ('nice', in a 'nice' area) house in Auckland... then the answer is No.
But that's not the question being asked.
#63
Re: $95k in Auckland
Because the OP signed off as himself, wife, and family I assumed it was 95k 'family income'. You are right that the median individual income is actually lower than 95k but I think the median family income is about that or a little more - and of course Auckland is the priciest place in NZ to manage on that.
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Re: $95k in Auckland
I can indulge myself with lovely things such as Kerastase Shampoo and Conditioner currenty £22 delivered for free and regularly on offer with 20% off or free gifts with purchase
The cheapest you can get this is $64.99 at the new Warehouse's ILoveBeauty site, which has in itself been a quite a revelation for girly retail therapy in NZ. But still you usually have to pay for delivery.
#65
Re: $95k in Auckland
I was just thinking Stephen, I would expect someone in your sector and with your level of experience to be earning a bit more than that. If it's not too late, see if you can negotiate. If you don't feel able to, you may be able to pick up a better paying job once you are here and have met all the relevant immigration criteria. I would keep your plans open. If you find it a struggle you may be able to get a higher salary, or you may wish to try somewhere else in NZ. I work with a lot of migrants and most skilled migrants move into higher paying jobs within a couple of years.
In my own case my salary is about the same as in the UK and my grocery shop is the same too. The biggest difference for many is accommodation costs especially if they are moving from outside of London. Of course if you are living in one of those 6+ bedroom detached houses with a large garden less than hour commute from London, which I am told are available for around GBP300,000 then I'm afraid you are going to downsize to a 3 bedroom detached house.
In my own case my salary is about the same as in the UK and my grocery shop is the same too. The biggest difference for many is accommodation costs especially if they are moving from outside of London. Of course if you are living in one of those 6+ bedroom detached houses with a large garden less than hour commute from London, which I am told are available for around GBP300,000 then I'm afraid you are going to downsize to a 3 bedroom detached house.
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Re: $95k in Auckland
Because the OP signed off as himself, wife, and family I assumed it was 95k 'family income'. You are right that the median individual income is actually lower than 95k but I think the median family income is about that or a little more - and of course Auckland is the priciest place in NZ to manage on that.
#67
Re: $95k in Auckland
I was just thinking Stephen, I would expect someone in your sector and with your level of experience to be earning a bit more than that. If it's not too late, see if you can negotiate. If you don't feel able to, you may be able to pick up a better paying job once you are here and have met all the relevant immigration criteria. I would keep your plans open.
I wish I had thought of that sooner.
Thanks
#68
Re: $95k in Auckland
Because the OP signed off as himself, wife, and family I assumed it was 95k 'family income'. You are right that the median individual income is actually lower than 95k but I think the median family income is about that or a little more - and of course Auckland is the priciest place in NZ to manage on that.
#69
Re: $95k in Auckland
Bourbon-biscuit you are the one using bad form.i am reporting the facts, i fed myself on 14.50 a week. Granted, not a lavish lifestyle, but until i get a job, i am sticking to a budget.
It is clear several of you on here are in complete denial of the facts of those of us who have returned and what we have found. Again,with the exception of petrol, i am finding most things 2-4 times cheaper in the UK than I did in NZ. low sugar orange squash, 59p! Low sugar cordial in nz, $4.50ish (if you are lucky). Sandwich meat $2 in uk, $ 6-7 in nz for same quantity and quality. Not justme,but pippalonghorn, assanah and others are showing what value you get in the Uk. Note: car insurance is a tricky one. My insurance for the 1.6 corolla is the same as i paid in nz for my 1.4 barina, but thats not apples with apples, so undecided on that.
I will make a better reply when i have a full keyboard.
It is clear several of you on here are in complete denial of the facts of those of us who have returned and what we have found. Again,with the exception of petrol, i am finding most things 2-4 times cheaper in the UK than I did in NZ. low sugar orange squash, 59p! Low sugar cordial in nz, $4.50ish (if you are lucky). Sandwich meat $2 in uk, $ 6-7 in nz for same quantity and quality. Not justme,but pippalonghorn, assanah and others are showing what value you get in the Uk. Note: car insurance is a tricky one. My insurance for the 1.6 corolla is the same as i paid in nz for my 1.4 barina, but thats not apples with apples, so undecided on that.
I will make a better reply when i have a full keyboard.
#71
Re: $95k in Auckland
Bourbon-biscuit you are the one using bad form.i am reporting the facts, i fed myself on 14.50 a week. Granted, not a lavish lifestyle, but until i get a job, i am sticking to a budget.
It is clear several of you on here are in complete denial of the facts of those of us who have returned and what we have found. Again,with the exception of petrol, i am finding most things 2-4 times cheaper in the UK than I did in NZ. low sugar orange squash, 59p! Low sugar cordial in nz, $4.50ish (if you are lucky). Sandwich meat $2 in uk, $ 6-7 in nz for same quantity and quality. Not justme,but pippalonghorn, assanah and others are showing what value you get in the Uk. Note: car insurance is a tricky one. My insurance for the 1.6 corolla is the same as i paid in nz for my 1.4 barina, but thats not apples with apples, so undecided on that.
I will make a better reply when i have a full keyboard.
It is clear several of you on here are in complete denial of the facts of those of us who have returned and what we have found. Again,with the exception of petrol, i am finding most things 2-4 times cheaper in the UK than I did in NZ. low sugar orange squash, 59p! Low sugar cordial in nz, $4.50ish (if you are lucky). Sandwich meat $2 in uk, $ 6-7 in nz for same quantity and quality. Not justme,but pippalonghorn, assanah and others are showing what value you get in the Uk. Note: car insurance is a tricky one. My insurance for the 1.6 corolla is the same as i paid in nz for my 1.4 barina, but thats not apples with apples, so undecided on that.
I will make a better reply when i have a full keyboard.
#72
Re: $95k in Auckland
Pbtech helped with tech stuff enormously in nz, so no i got a great kb in nz for a good price. Only have a tablet with me so long replies take ages.
Anyway, i have no issue with the cost of those items in NZ, is is what it is and i got used to the cost of items when i was there. It is possibly for that reason that i have found prices on equivalent items here so shocking. I can understand others may not want to hear or accept it, but in this thread, i believe it to be relevant information.
#73
Re: $95k in Auckland
2) I have never relied on or had a 'support team'.
3) I gave examples of the price differences, they were not exaggerations.
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#74
Re: $95k in Auckland
Neither 'squash' nor sandwich meat are food, imo. I agree that groceries are cheaper in the UK; I disagree that it is many multiples cheaper or that fifteen quid is a realistic figure for a week's food.
Some things are many multiples cheaper - like buffalo mozzarella. We had baked pasta heaps when we lived in the uk because you could buy passable cooking buffalo mozzarella for £1 a ball but here it is $8-9 so we never eat it. I also miss proper ripe Brie! And Stilton! So I'm not in denial that some things are much cheaper, but I disagree that most things are. Car insurance is one but also parking costs - we had to pay to park wherever we went. Cinema trips are much dearer for a much crapper experience. Uni fees in the UK are many times the cost of uni fees in NZ. Someone wise on these forums once said that in the end most the cost of living in most Western economies broadly evens out, which I kind of agree with. The trick is to adjust your lifestyle to incorporate whatever is cheaper in the country you live in. In the uk I ate Italian baked pasta and went to the theatre; in NZ I eat seasonally and go to uni.
I hope you get a job soon: low sugar squash, sandwich meat, and pork pies are not very nourishing
Some things are many multiples cheaper - like buffalo mozzarella. We had baked pasta heaps when we lived in the uk because you could buy passable cooking buffalo mozzarella for £1 a ball but here it is $8-9 so we never eat it. I also miss proper ripe Brie! And Stilton! So I'm not in denial that some things are much cheaper, but I disagree that most things are. Car insurance is one but also parking costs - we had to pay to park wherever we went. Cinema trips are much dearer for a much crapper experience. Uni fees in the UK are many times the cost of uni fees in NZ. Someone wise on these forums once said that in the end most the cost of living in most Western economies broadly evens out, which I kind of agree with. The trick is to adjust your lifestyle to incorporate whatever is cheaper in the country you live in. In the uk I ate Italian baked pasta and went to the theatre; in NZ I eat seasonally and go to uni.
I hope you get a job soon: low sugar squash, sandwich meat, and pork pies are not very nourishing