What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Jul 3rd 2006, 9:25 pm
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What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Hey Guys
Need to get a realistic idea of costs, budgeting and salaries.
Still in the really early stages of looking at moving to Oz. Job wise for me looking positive (altho' salary max $40K), not sure re OH cause although he has 23 years experience in IT he does not have a degree - will this be a real problem?
We need an idea of outgoings. We would need a four bedroom home (pref with swimming pool as this is part of the dream - Shallow I know
- then at least if we are a bit broke the kids can entertain themselves!!! And we can have a beer 
)
But am happy to keep expenses reasonable but have no idea what things cost - groceries, rents/mortgage, utilities, petrol, insurances, just things like cinema/meals out etc and generally what is expensive, what is cheaper. Need to work out if this is really feasible before we all get too excited
.
Please help, Thanks
Need to get a realistic idea of costs, budgeting and salaries.
Still in the really early stages of looking at moving to Oz. Job wise for me looking positive (altho' salary max $40K), not sure re OH cause although he has 23 years experience in IT he does not have a degree - will this be a real problem?
We need an idea of outgoings. We would need a four bedroom home (pref with swimming pool as this is part of the dream - Shallow I know
- then at least if we are a bit broke the kids can entertain themselves!!! And we can have a beer )But am happy to keep expenses reasonable but have no idea what things cost - groceries, rents/mortgage, utilities, petrol, insurances, just things like cinema/meals out etc and generally what is expensive, what is cheaper. Need to work out if this is really feasible before we all get too excited
.Please help, Thanks
Jul 3rd 2006, 9:41 pm
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Originally Posted by Babycatcher
Hey Guys
Need to get a realistic idea of costs, budgeting and salaries.
Still in the really early stages of looking at moving to Oz. Job wise for me looking positive (altho' salary max $40K), not sure re OH cause although he has 23 years experience in IT he does not have a degree - will this be a real problem?
We need an idea of outgoings. We would need a four bedroom home (pref with swimming pool as this is part of the dream - Shallow I know - then at least if we are a bit broke the kids can entertain themselves!!! And we can have a beer )
But am happy to keep expenses reasonable but have no idea what things cost - groceries, rents/mortgage, utilities, petrol, insurances, just things like cinema/meals out etc and generally what is expensive, what is cheaper. Need to work out if this is really feasible before we all get too excited .
Please help, Thanks
Need to get a realistic idea of costs, budgeting and salaries.
Still in the really early stages of looking at moving to Oz. Job wise for me looking positive (altho' salary max $40K), not sure re OH cause although he has 23 years experience in IT he does not have a degree - will this be a real problem?
We need an idea of outgoings. We would need a four bedroom home (pref with swimming pool as this is part of the dream - Shallow I know
- then at least if we are a bit broke the kids can entertain themselves!!! And we can have a beer )But am happy to keep expenses reasonable but have no idea what things cost - groceries, rents/mortgage, utilities, petrol, insurances, just things like cinema/meals out etc and generally what is expensive, what is cheaper. Need to work out if this is really feasible before we all get too excited
.Please help, Thanks
Jul 3rd 2006, 10:12 pm
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
hi there
good to see a realistic idea of wages
earning here are less,and the cost of living, well that depends on how you want to live i guess,here in brissy you should get a house with 4 beds and a pool for $400 a week,this isnt top of the range or anything though but a normal nice 4 bed house.Yor probablt looking at $300 for 3 months leccy this was our experience anyway with a pool.Shopping i find pans out about the same as it did in the uk,i find some things a little more expensive but others cheaper so it works out the same in the end.
petrol is far cheaper,and eating out is very cheap,we eat out far more here than we did in the uk,the cinema is probably about the same price although southbank has free films showing at certain times in the out door area and alot of cinemas have cheap nights to.
We ve found that our income is far less at the mo because im not earning a regular income while im building up my business,garys income is less than the uk,my daughter has had trouble getting a job,so basically we ve gone from 3 wages to one,but we still live in my humble opinion far better than we did in the uk,yes money is tight,its like going back 20 yrs when we were first married,we do have a large mortgage though,because we didnt have much equity,but beacuase of the outdoor lifestyle there so much here that doesnt cost money,we entertain alot at home,we have barbies alot with a house,or should i say garden full of people,but the aussie way is that everyone brings a plate of food and their own booze that way it doesnt cost the hosts a fortune and you can do it far more often.There some gorgeous walks fabulous beaches and your own pool or friends pool is free,there is public barbecue areas everywhere where you can go with your friends and family and have a good day out.Eating out is cheap,and take aways are reasable to,the local dominoes pizza for instance or pizza hut takeaway id $5.95 for a large pizza if you pick it up,far cheaper than the uk.
Our lives a definatley different,we do far more socialising here and go out far more,we dont spend the amount of money going out as we did in the uk,because we dont have it but we do have a far better lifestyle and the best things in life dont cost money.
this is my opinion and my findings and thats all i can go by.
hope it helps ,tracey
cher]Hey Guys
Need to get a realistic idea of costs, budgeting and salaries.
Still in the really early stages of looking at moving to Oz. Job wise for me looking positive (altho' salary max $40K), not sure re OH cause although he has 23 years experience in IT he does not have a degree - will this be a real problem?
We need an idea of outgoings. We would need a four bedroom home (pref with swimming pool as this is part of the dream - Shallow I know - then at least if we are a bit broke the kids can entertain themselves!!! And we can have a beer )
But am happy to keep expenses reasonable but have no idea what things cost - groceries, rents/mortgage, utilities, petrol, insurances, just things like cinema/meals out etc and generally what is expensive, what is cheaper. Need to work out if this is really feasible before we all get too excited .
Please help, Thanks[/QUOTE]
good to see a realistic idea of wages
earning here are less,and the cost of living, well that depends on how you want to live i guess,here in brissy you should get a house with 4 beds and a pool for $400 a week,this isnt top of the range or anything though but a normal nice 4 bed house.Yor probablt looking at $300 for 3 months leccy this was our experience anyway with a pool.Shopping i find pans out about the same as it did in the uk,i find some things a little more expensive but others cheaper so it works out the same in the end.petrol is far cheaper,and eating out is very cheap,we eat out far more here than we did in the uk,the cinema is probably about the same price although southbank has free films showing at certain times in the out door area and alot of cinemas have cheap nights to.
We ve found that our income is far less at the mo because im not earning a regular income while im building up my business,garys income is less than the uk,my daughter has had trouble getting a job,so basically we ve gone from 3 wages to one,but we still live in my humble opinion far better than we did in the uk,yes money is tight,its like going back 20 yrs when we were first married,we do have a large mortgage though,because we didnt have much equity,but beacuase of the outdoor lifestyle there so much here that doesnt cost money,we entertain alot at home,we have barbies alot with a house,or should i say garden full of people,but the aussie way is that everyone brings a plate of food and their own booze that way it doesnt cost the hosts a fortune and you can do it far more often.There some gorgeous walks fabulous beaches and your own pool or friends pool is free,there is public barbecue areas everywhere where you can go with your friends and family and have a good day out.Eating out is cheap,and take aways are reasable to,the local dominoes pizza for instance or pizza hut takeaway id $5.95 for a large pizza if you pick it up,far cheaper than the uk.
Our lives a definatley different,we do far more socialising here and go out far more,we dont spend the amount of money going out as we did in the uk,because we dont have it but we do have a far better lifestyle and the best things in life dont cost money.
this is my opinion and my findings and thats all i can go by.
hope it helps ,tracey
cher]Hey Guys
Need to get a realistic idea of costs, budgeting and salaries.
Still in the really early stages of looking at moving to Oz. Job wise for me looking positive (altho' salary max $40K), not sure re OH cause although he has 23 years experience in IT he does not have a degree - will this be a real problem?
We need an idea of outgoings. We would need a four bedroom home (pref with swimming pool as this is part of the dream - Shallow I know
- then at least if we are a bit broke the kids can entertain themselves!!! And we can have a beer )But am happy to keep expenses reasonable but have no idea what things cost - groceries, rents/mortgage, utilities, petrol, insurances, just things like cinema/meals out etc and generally what is expensive, what is cheaper. Need to work out if this is really feasible before we all get too excited
.Please help, Thanks
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Jul 3rd 2006, 10:39 pm
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
That'll do for me Tracey! I like the simple things in life...me being a simple girl and all that! 
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Jul 3rd 2006, 11:55 pm
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
same here hun,we re very lucky here,the weather and laid back lifestyle makes all the difference
Originally Posted by Mrs JFW
That'll do for me Tracey! I like the simple things in life...me being a simple girl and all that!
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Jul 4th 2006, 2:40 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Originally Posted by scissors
hi there
good to see a realistic idea of wages earning here are less,and the cost of living, well that depends on how you want to live i guess,here in brissy you should get a house with 4 beds and a pool for $400 a week,this isnt top of the range or anything though but a normal nice 4 bed house.Yor probablt looking at $300 for 3 months leccy this was our experience anyway with a pool.Shopping i find pans out about the same as it did in the uk,i find some things a little more expensive but others cheaper so it works out the same in the end.
petrol is far cheaper,and eating out is very cheap,we eat out far more here than we did in the uk,the cinema is probably about the same price although southbank has free films showing at certain times in the out door area and alot of cinemas have cheap nights to.
We ve found that our income is far less at the mo because im not earning a regular income while im building up my business,garys income is less than the uk,my daughter has had trouble getting a job,so basically we ve gone from 3 wages to one,but we still live in my humble opinion far better than we did in the uk,yes money is tight,its like going back 20 yrs when we were first married,we do have a large mortgage though,because we didnt have much equity,but beacuase of the outdoor lifestyle there so much here that doesnt cost money,we entertain alot at home,we have barbies alot with a house,or should i say garden full of people,but the aussie way is that everyone brings a plate of food and their own booze that way it doesnt cost the hosts a fortune and you can do it far more often.There some gorgeous walks fabulous beaches and your own pool or friends pool is free,there is public barbecue areas everywhere where you can go with your friends and family and have a good day out.Eating out is cheap,and take aways are reasable to,the local dominoes pizza for instance or pizza hut takeaway id $5.95 for a large pizza if you pick it up,far cheaper than the uk.
Our lives a definatley different,we do far more socialising here and go out far more,we dont spend the amount of money going out as we did in the uk,because we dont have it but we do have a far better lifestyle and the best things in life dont cost money.
this is my opinion and my findings and thats all i can go by.
hope it helps ,tracey
good to see a realistic idea of wages
earning here are less,and the cost of living, well that depends on how you want to live i guess,here in brissy you should get a house with 4 beds and a pool for $400 a week,this isnt top of the range or anything though but a normal nice 4 bed house.Yor probablt looking at $300 for 3 months leccy this was our experience anyway with a pool.Shopping i find pans out about the same as it did in the uk,i find some things a little more expensive but others cheaper so it works out the same in the end.petrol is far cheaper,and eating out is very cheap,we eat out far more here than we did in the uk,the cinema is probably about the same price although southbank has free films showing at certain times in the out door area and alot of cinemas have cheap nights to.
We ve found that our income is far less at the mo because im not earning a regular income while im building up my business,garys income is less than the uk,my daughter has had trouble getting a job,so basically we ve gone from 3 wages to one,but we still live in my humble opinion far better than we did in the uk,yes money is tight,its like going back 20 yrs when we were first married,we do have a large mortgage though,because we didnt have much equity,but beacuase of the outdoor lifestyle there so much here that doesnt cost money,we entertain alot at home,we have barbies alot with a house,or should i say garden full of people,but the aussie way is that everyone brings a plate of food and their own booze that way it doesnt cost the hosts a fortune and you can do it far more often.There some gorgeous walks fabulous beaches and your own pool or friends pool is free,there is public barbecue areas everywhere where you can go with your friends and family and have a good day out.Eating out is cheap,and take aways are reasable to,the local dominoes pizza for instance or pizza hut takeaway id $5.95 for a large pizza if you pick it up,far cheaper than the uk.
Our lives a definatley different,we do far more socialising here and go out far more,we dont spend the amount of money going out as we did in the uk,because we dont have it but we do have a far better lifestyle and the best things in life dont cost money.
this is my opinion and my findings and thats all i can go by.
hope it helps ,tracey
Re the 4 bed house with pool. Just to clarify for the OP, was the estimate of $400 p/wk to rent ......or to buy?
Jul 4th 2006, 2:56 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Originally Posted by phoenixinoz
Excellent and realistic post Tracey
Jul 4th 2006, 4:24 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Shite I like travelling, shopping and collecting toys perhaps thats why I find Oz expensive!
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
I'd go along with that too. If you can reduce your housing cost, like many migrants do, and you're not a high income earner in the UK, and you don't collect white goods, are not a shopaholic or travel addict then I think Australia is a tad cheaper overall. That might change.
Jul 4th 2006, 5:02 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Originally Posted by TrickyTree
Shite I like travelling, shopping and collecting toys perhaps thats why I find Oz expensive!
The only thing I collect is 2nd hand books (cheap ones), and occasional tools for the shed. I've got enough tools now. And insults.
Jul 4th 2006, 5:28 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Its the end of the financial year here, we just did a rough tot up of our personal expenses for the year.
Family of 2 adults and 2 boys at home, aged 12 and 8.
Food $12884
Housing, very lucky to have cheapo rental at $290 week $15080
Moving to own house when built, will be looking at rates of $2168 a year and house and contents insurance of $712.
Electricity $1572
Austar and internet $1068
Phones, personal and home $2188
Medical insurance $2700 PLUS we have spent $1098 on out of pocket medical expenses such as kids scripts etc.
Cars 2 - Rego and insurance $2133
Repairs and servicing $1579
Petrol, car one now use about a tank a week this is currently around $58 for mine, partner is a tradesman, so be aware his usage of 2/3 tanks a week may be considered high if you not going to be a self employed tradie. Over this year our petrol was over $8000
so please take above note into account.
Basic Licences, registrations and insurances to work, $2350
State school, books, levies, uniforms, $912 add Approx $12,000 to that next year as one in high school, if we had chosen state school I would be allowing more like an outlay of $1200.
Thats the bills I have totted up so far. Thats around $53,000 NOT including the private school and rates.
On top of this we had the shock factor of what we spend on top of that lot, entertainment, (
as thats mainly surfing and of course the endless bbq round) stuff like haircuts, clothing, the odd take out, that sort of stuff, it came to $13784 for the year, still trying to work out who spent it on what but its the stuff like that you have to watch, it adds up and you dont even realise its gone.
Holidays, lots and lots of camping a weekend away usually a cabin and petrol and a take out would cost around $200 for a weekend, trips to dreamworld etc again around $200 for family entry. Cinema, is around $36 for a family pass, take own snacks much to the kids embarrasment.
One big spend this year - airfares to UK , 2 adults and 2 kids, one kid tho pays adult fare, $9025 inc the taxes, these are cheaper airfares due to us going in term time.
Hope that helps
Edit, kids childcare and music and sport fees will be significant but havent got to that bit yet.
Family of 2 adults and 2 boys at home, aged 12 and 8.
Food $12884
Housing, very lucky to have cheapo rental at $290 week $15080
Moving to own house when built, will be looking at rates of $2168 a year and house and contents insurance of $712.
Electricity $1572
Austar and internet $1068
Phones, personal and home $2188
Medical insurance $2700 PLUS we have spent $1098 on out of pocket medical expenses such as kids scripts etc.
Cars 2 - Rego and insurance $2133
Repairs and servicing $1579
Petrol, car one now use about a tank a week this is currently around $58 for mine, partner is a tradesman, so be aware his usage of 2/3 tanks a week may be considered high if you not going to be a self employed tradie. Over this year our petrol was over $8000
so please take above note into account. Basic Licences, registrations and insurances to work, $2350
State school, books, levies, uniforms, $912 add Approx $12,000 to that next year as one in high school, if we had chosen state school I would be allowing more like an outlay of $1200.
Thats the bills I have totted up so far. Thats around $53,000 NOT including the private school and rates.
On top of this we had the shock factor of what we spend on top of that lot, entertainment, (
as thats mainly surfing and of course the endless bbq round) stuff like haircuts, clothing, the odd take out, that sort of stuff, it came to $13784 for the year, still trying to work out who spent it on what but its the stuff like that you have to watch, it adds up and you dont even realise its gone. Holidays, lots and lots of camping a weekend away usually a cabin and petrol and a take out would cost around $200 for a weekend, trips to dreamworld etc again around $200 for family entry. Cinema, is around $36 for a family pass, take own snacks much to the kids embarrasment.
One big spend this year - airfares to UK , 2 adults and 2 kids, one kid tho pays adult fare, $9025 inc the taxes, these are cheaper airfares due to us going in term time.
Hope that helps
Edit, kids childcare and music and sport fees will be significant but havent got to that bit yet.
Last edited by jad n rich; Jul 4th 2006 at 5:39 am.
Jul 4th 2006, 6:43 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Its the end of the financial year here, we just did a rough tot up of our personal expenses for the year.
Family of 2 adults and 2 boys at home, aged 12 and 8.
Food $12884
Housing, very lucky to have cheapo rental at $290 week $15080
Moving to own house when built, will be looking at rates of $2168 a year and house and contents insurance of $712.
Electricity $1572
Austar and internet $1068
Phones, personal and home $2188
Medical insurance $2700 PLUS we have spent $1098 on out of pocket medical expenses such as kids scripts etc.
Cars 2 - Rego and insurance $2133
Repairs and servicing $1579
Petrol, car one now use about a tank a week this is currently around $58 for mine, partner is a tradesman, so be aware his usage of 2/3 tanks a week may be considered high if you not going to be a self employed tradie. Over this year our petrol was over $8000 so please take above note into account.
Basic Licences, registrations and insurances to work, $2350
State school, books, levies, uniforms, $912 add Approx $12,000 to that next year as one in high school, if we had chosen state school I would be allowing more like an outlay of $1200.
Thats the bills I have totted up so far. Thats around $53,000 NOT including the private school and rates.
On top of this we had the shock factor of what we spend on top of that lot, entertainment, ( as thats mainly surfing and of course the endless bbq round) stuff like haircuts, clothing, the odd take out, that sort of stuff, it came to $13784 for the year, still trying to work out who spent it on what but its the stuff like that you have to watch, it adds up and you dont even realise its gone.
Holidays, lots and lots of camping a weekend away usually a cabin and petrol and a take out would cost around $200 for a weekend, trips to dreamworld etc again around $200 for family entry. Cinema, is around $36 for a family pass, take own snacks much to the kids embarrasment.
One big spend this year - airfares to UK , 2 adults and 2 kids, one kid tho pays adult fare, $9025 inc the taxes, these are cheaper airfares due to us going in term time.
Hope that helps
Edit, kids childcare and music and sport fees will be significant but havent got to that bit yet.
Family of 2 adults and 2 boys at home, aged 12 and 8.
Food $12884
Housing, very lucky to have cheapo rental at $290 week $15080
Moving to own house when built, will be looking at rates of $2168 a year and house and contents insurance of $712.
Electricity $1572
Austar and internet $1068
Phones, personal and home $2188
Medical insurance $2700 PLUS we have spent $1098 on out of pocket medical expenses such as kids scripts etc.
Cars 2 - Rego and insurance $2133
Repairs and servicing $1579
Petrol, car one now use about a tank a week this is currently around $58 for mine, partner is a tradesman, so be aware his usage of 2/3 tanks a week may be considered high if you not going to be a self employed tradie. Over this year our petrol was over $8000
so please take above note into account. Basic Licences, registrations and insurances to work, $2350
State school, books, levies, uniforms, $912 add Approx $12,000 to that next year as one in high school, if we had chosen state school I would be allowing more like an outlay of $1200.
Thats the bills I have totted up so far. Thats around $53,000 NOT including the private school and rates.
On top of this we had the shock factor of what we spend on top of that lot, entertainment, (
as thats mainly surfing and of course the endless bbq round) stuff like haircuts, clothing, the odd take out, that sort of stuff, it came to $13784 for the year, still trying to work out who spent it on what but its the stuff like that you have to watch, it adds up and you dont even realise its gone. Holidays, lots and lots of camping a weekend away usually a cabin and petrol and a take out would cost around $200 for a weekend, trips to dreamworld etc again around $200 for family entry. Cinema, is around $36 for a family pass, take own snacks much to the kids embarrasment.
One big spend this year - airfares to UK , 2 adults and 2 kids, one kid tho pays adult fare, $9025 inc the taxes, these are cheaper airfares due to us going in term time.
Hope that helps
Edit, kids childcare and music and sport fees will be significant but havent got to that bit yet.
Jul 4th 2006, 6:55 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Its the end of the financial year here, we just did a rough tot up of our personal expenses for the year.
Family of 2 adults and 2 boys at home, aged 12 and 8.
Food $12884
Housing, very lucky to have cheapo rental at $290 week $15080
Moving to own house when built, will be looking at rates of $2168 a year and house and contents insurance of $712.
Electricity $1572
Austar and internet $1068
Phones, personal and home $2188
Medical insurance $2700 PLUS we have spent $1098 on out of pocket medical expenses such as kids scripts etc.
Cars 2 - Rego and insurance $2133
Repairs and servicing $1579
Petrol, car one now use about a tank a week this is currently around $58 for mine, partner is a tradesman, so be aware his usage of 2/3 tanks a week may be considered high if you not going to be a self employed tradie. Over this year our petrol was over $8000 so please take above note into account.
Basic Licences, registrations and insurances to work, $2350
State school, books, levies, uniforms, $912 add Approx $12,000 to that next year as one in high school, if we had chosen state school I would be allowing more like an outlay of $1200.
Thats the bills I have totted up so far. Thats around $53,000 NOT including the private school and rates.
On top of this we had the shock factor of what we spend on top of that lot, entertainment, ( as thats mainly surfing and of course the endless bbq round) stuff like haircuts, clothing, the odd take out, that sort of stuff, it came to $13784 for the year, still trying to work out who spent it on what but its the stuff like that you have to watch, it adds up and you dont even realise its gone.
Holidays, lots and lots of camping a weekend away usually a cabin and petrol and a take out would cost around $200 for a weekend, trips to dreamworld etc again around $200 for family entry. Cinema, is around $36 for a family pass, take own snacks much to the kids embarrasment.
One big spend this year - airfares to UK , 2 adults and 2 kids, one kid tho pays adult fare, $9025 inc the taxes, these are cheaper airfares due to us going in term time.
Hope that helps
Edit, kids childcare and music and sport fees will be significant but havent got to that bit yet.
Family of 2 adults and 2 boys at home, aged 12 and 8.
Food $12884
Housing, very lucky to have cheapo rental at $290 week $15080
Moving to own house when built, will be looking at rates of $2168 a year and house and contents insurance of $712.
Electricity $1572
Austar and internet $1068
Phones, personal and home $2188
Medical insurance $2700 PLUS we have spent $1098 on out of pocket medical expenses such as kids scripts etc.
Cars 2 - Rego and insurance $2133
Repairs and servicing $1579
Petrol, car one now use about a tank a week this is currently around $58 for mine, partner is a tradesman, so be aware his usage of 2/3 tanks a week may be considered high if you not going to be a self employed tradie. Over this year our petrol was over $8000
so please take above note into account. Basic Licences, registrations and insurances to work, $2350
State school, books, levies, uniforms, $912 add Approx $12,000 to that next year as one in high school, if we had chosen state school I would be allowing more like an outlay of $1200.
Thats the bills I have totted up so far. Thats around $53,000 NOT including the private school and rates.
On top of this we had the shock factor of what we spend on top of that lot, entertainment, (
as thats mainly surfing and of course the endless bbq round) stuff like haircuts, clothing, the odd take out, that sort of stuff, it came to $13784 for the year, still trying to work out who spent it on what but its the stuff like that you have to watch, it adds up and you dont even realise its gone. Holidays, lots and lots of camping a weekend away usually a cabin and petrol and a take out would cost around $200 for a weekend, trips to dreamworld etc again around $200 for family entry. Cinema, is around $36 for a family pass, take own snacks much to the kids embarrasment.
One big spend this year - airfares to UK , 2 adults and 2 kids, one kid tho pays adult fare, $9025 inc the taxes, these are cheaper airfares due to us going in term time.
Hope that helps
Edit, kids childcare and music and sport fees will be significant but havent got to that bit yet.
I've got shock of my life. I was under impression life down under would be affordable. And i have heard groceries are axpensive and milk too. I have kids so that will be considerable
Jul 4th 2006, 7:21 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Thanks for that. Its really useful especially as we are hoping to go to Brisbane. There doesn't seem to be any huge surprises there.
Jul 4th 2006, 7:29 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Originally Posted by Babycatcher
Hey Guys
Need to get a realistic idea of costs, budgeting and salaries.
Still in the really early stages of looking at moving to Oz. Job wise for me looking positive (altho' salary max $40K), not sure re OH cause although he has 23 years experience in IT he does not have a degree - will this be a real problem?
We need an idea of outgoings. We would need a four bedroom home (pref with swimming pool as this is part of the dream - Shallow I know - then at least if we are a bit broke the kids can entertain themselves!!! And we can have a beer )
But am happy to keep expenses reasonable but have no idea what things cost - groceries, rents/mortgage, utilities, petrol, insurances, just things like cinema/meals out etc and generally what is expensive, what is cheaper. Need to work out if this is really feasible before we all get too excited .
Please help, Thanks
Need to get a realistic idea of costs, budgeting and salaries.
Still in the really early stages of looking at moving to Oz. Job wise for me looking positive (altho' salary max $40K), not sure re OH cause although he has 23 years experience in IT he does not have a degree - will this be a real problem?
We need an idea of outgoings. We would need a four bedroom home (pref with swimming pool as this is part of the dream - Shallow I know
- then at least if we are a bit broke the kids can entertain themselves!!! And we can have a beer )But am happy to keep expenses reasonable but have no idea what things cost - groceries, rents/mortgage, utilities, petrol, insurances, just things like cinema/meals out etc and generally what is expensive, what is cheaper. Need to work out if this is really feasible before we all get too excited
.Please help, Thanks
We are in Brisbane now for around 7 months. I'm a stay at home wife& mother of 2 teenagers. Here it really depends on the lifestyle you want.We own 1 car as my husband get a bus to work(CBD). My children goes to a state school that offers International Baccalaurete Program (accepted in 1200 Universities around the world) or they can do the OP. Books hire cost $445/year for both,$200 building levy which is tax deductable.No school uniform,only PE T-shirt $24 each.
I go to the veg and fruit market (Rocklea)once a week(entrance$1 for car &$1 per person). I go to wholesaler meat market once a month( maybe I can spend$180).Get the rest of my groceries in Coles or Woolies (I check sales catalogue they put in your mail box weekly. That's my groceries sorted.It cost us at least $600/month which includes our pet dog food & treats.
Petrol is always cheaper if you buy on Tues. or Wed. Insurance is cheaper if you combined Bldg. & Home Contents Ins.+ car. If you rent a house no rates to pay ,if you buy depends on area where you live. We lived in ChapelHill ($460/quarter). Mortgage is depends on how much you borrowed. I guess from UK you sell your house B4 moving,equity from sell of property you don't need much mortgage or no mortgage at all.
Cinema is $14.40 adult, kids with discount $7.00. It's cheaper on Tuesdays.Going out for meals depends which restaurant you go to. Italian from kids drinks to dessert can cost you $85 for 4. Here you can BYO alcohol in rest. all you need to pay is the corkage. Asian rest. can set you the same price for a 4 course meal for 4. If you join an RSL club it's even cheaper for a meal and you can play pookies. Plenty of parks to do barbies too. Lots of sports clubs for hubby or kids to join(with fee around $300/season).
Utilities elect. family of 4 we pay $400/quarter. Monthly internet $40 with 6 GB download with People Telecom. Telephone $50/month. 4 prepaid cell with $30 top-up that last 1 1/2 or 2 months.Daughters waxing $30x2 every 2months(know someone so it's cheaper) in shops it will set you back around $45 for full leg. Manicure,pedicure, haircut it all adds up but still it gets down to where you go. It's all depends on the lifestyle. Wines are cheaper if you buy by the 1/2 or a dozen. Beer depends on the brands.
I hope this helps. The reason why we moved is the laid back attitude & quality of life. GoodLuck
Jul 4th 2006, 7:57 am
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Re: What are the real living costs in Brisbane?
Originally Posted by dolly123
[SIZE=4] OMG , I've got shock of my life. I was under impression life down under would be affordable. And i have heard groceries are axpensive and milk too. I have kids so that will be considerable
I've got shock of my life. I was under impression life down under would be affordable. And i have heard groceries are axpensive and milk too. I have kids so that will be considerable