British Expats - How much does it cost to Live?

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Re: How much does it cost to Live?

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Originally Posted by dubstar (Post 5524803)

and double the phone costs,

I would say, the food bill is about right, our weekly shop is around $280, but I always seem to have to go again to top up the milk and bread and fruit etc.

I would also consider, money for when the kids are on school holiday's eg. swimming, cinema, or what ever they are into.

Thanks for all your extras ... it all adds up doesn't it! :ohmy:

Kids are into ice skating (learning to figure skate), ice hockey, rugby, guides, cadets, that's what they do here and we are hoping they can continue in NZ, if we make the move. If we bring four dogs though, they can make do with running around outside with them for entertainment. :lol:

Thanks
Kerry

Re: How much does it cost to Live?

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Originally Posted by Pete n Shell (Post 5507415)

I some times wonder if we are living in the same country when I read some of these cost breakdowns.:unsure:

According to the goverment you should be able to survive on $800-$1200 depending where you live per week :ohmy:

:eek:Per week!!!??? How many earn $62400 p.a. net???:blink: