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Right then, have tried to collate some gen from other posts and sites. Let me know if the numbers are wrong. Wide variation for different areas, especially Sydney!!!

Mortgage
$2600 per month ($260000 mortgage).

Rent
$1000-1800 per month for 3 or 4 bed house in decent area and good condition.
$2000+ in some areas (Sydney)

Council Tax/Rates
Water normally included, $100 per month. Not always payable when renting.

House Insurance
$50 per month, depending on property.

Contents Insurance
$30-40 per month for average house.

Medical/Dental Insurance
$75 per month, family of 4.

Car Insurance
$40-60 per month family car.

Car Rego (tax)
$40 per month family car.

Food
$800-1000 per month family of 4

Telephone/Broadband
$100-130 per month as a package.

Mobile
$35-50 per month average package.

TV
$100 per month for satellite tv.

Electricity
Varies considerably, from $100 per Quarter to $75-110 per month.

(Girls Haircut & Colour)
($170 if you live in Perth)

Total
$1435-1720 per month not including mortgage/rent or Medical Insurance or Girls haircuts