This is a good thread as was also panicing that we needed to take at least 5k but it may only be 2K or less by the time the visa comes. My partner, the one who has Oz citizenship said he origionally got to Oz with 200 in his pocket, back in the 80's. Also on a positive note, at least we won't be having those worryingly increasing fuel bills, petrol is alot cheaper even though you may drive mor and its alot more fun to be in the sun if/ when there is a 'recession' on. Freecycle also exists in Australia for those of us who will be getting a house together on the cheap!
We've (family of 2 adults, 2 small kids) have now been in Sydney since 15 May and although we are so far loving it the thing that has surprised me the most is the cost of everything. I used to live about 15 miles east of London in Essex so although wasn't in London itself was on the periphery but I find the basics here much more expensive unless I've just forgotten ! For example - a regular loaf of bread is £2.
I appreciate that we are much closer to Sydney than we were to London (we're renting in Freshwater) but I'm much more weary of what I spend - that could be because I'm looking for work too so every penny counts. Rent is pretty steep too too - 2 bed apartments around this area were approximately $350 plus with houses being a minimum of $580 plus. Obviously all depends on location, condition etc. but just make sure your eyes are wide open.
It's funny the talk here is the same as back home - it's all about rising petrol prices - here we pay $1.60 ish.
Besides the cost aspect we're having a fab time trying to settle in - the walks along the beach checking out the surfers and the waves are amazing.
i am new to this site an find that it is much better than the irish site i am on ( but dont let on i said that ha ha)
i too was goin to ask the same question about the money as on the other forum they all seem to have a lot of equity out of their houses to take with them..
we sold our house near 2 years ago an the money is goin down rightly so i was gettin a bit worried that we did not have enough, but after seein this i am sure we will be grand... idealy it would be great to have a load of dosh that you could live mortage free but think we wil have to wait till our numbers come up on the lotto ...
we were never lookin to get rich over there , its the lifestyle we want, so here's hoping for us all!!!!
we are hoping to hear soon as our application was recieved in sept 07!!! we have a case officer from may an still no word.. we have been told by the agent that the quota for last year is complete an that they should start issuing visas now 1st july... fingers crossed.. realy did not think that it would take this long as we started this last march!!!
so good luck to you all an keep the info flowing
I'm also really worried about not having enough money to go out there with, I'm a single girl travelling alone and hoping to get work as soon as I get out there, has anyone got any money saving tips to earn some extra cash before I go, I have 4 months! ahahhhhh!
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I'm also really worried about not having enough money to go out there with, I'm a single girl travelling alone and hoping to get work as soon as I get out there, has anyone got any money saving tips to earn some extra cash before I go, I have 4 months! ahahhhhh!
Hi there, I went out on my own back in 2001, with just £1000, which was about $2225 at the time. I spent about $500 of it before I started work, although I was staying with friends rent free for a bit, once I had more regular work I started paying rent then.
Saving money is much easier if there is only you to buy for, just get what you need and double think about whether you really need something before you get it.
Hi, we came to oz in november 07 with £12,500. We didnt bring anything apart from the clothes in our cases and a few small belongings. With this money we bought all our furniture and appliances (although some were good quality second hand) we also bought a used car, paid all the school fees for our kids and splashed out a bit. We have no savings left as it doesn't go far in Perth but our only regret is that we didn't have enough money for a new car. The first car we bought was a banger, it cost $1300 and lasted 5 weeks before it completely died (it would have cost £200 in the UK) We now have a 10 yr old car with 110,000 kms and this cost $3400 (again would cost about £500 in the uk). How your money will last depends on where your going and what your bringing with you. It is possible though to start afresh with £10,000 but it may be tight at times. Best wishes.
We moved with about 30K pounds debt, but managed to get 10 grand to pay the loans for two years so we could move to Australia while staying sweet in the UK. 8 years on and we have just gone into the black but its been a struggle, but it didn't stop us and we have had quite an adventure. I would be delighted to have ten grand with no debts to move with!
Hey Suzie, You go girl!
I wonder if you can reccomend a rental to me? I am coming with my 2 boys in August, I need high school and school for 7 year old. Good area, safe etc
Can everyone stop with the 'at least the weather will be nice' malarkey?!!! I went to Sydney last week for another reccie before deciding where to study and it was poring with rain and freezing cold. The weather was so bad I didn't even get on the ferry to Manly. Still better than Leicester in the sun mind you!!!
This thread is brilliant because I will have scraped £20k together by January to study for the 2 years I need to.....and I'm in bits about whether this is the right thing to do or not. It will use up everything I have (I'm 38 with no property, pension or partner). BUT from what I've read, many of you have managed on less.
I will have to work to support myself but I can only work for 20 hrs a week. I'm hoping to get a part time 'career job' as opposed to bar work or whatever. It'll be better on my CV and it'll pay more.
In terms of householdy stuff, luckily I went on a world trip last year and it opened my eyes. The happiest people I saw were also what we'd consider the poorest AND as for the amount of things we throw away, it's shameful.
SO....I'll be off to the charity shops for my pots and pans (if you're thinking "ugh!" just remember that even in the world's best restaurants you're eating food from pots and pans that have been used hundreds of times!) I can manage on a mattress and ebay and Freeycle will do me for tables and chairs etc. Might splurge a bit on an IKEA sofa :-)
I want to move to Melbourne, so hopefully I'll live near the city and the trams, trains and buses will do me for a couple of years. Might treat myself to a decent bike tho!
I'm just getting the feeling that people manage with what they have and live within their means. Whatever it takes to make it work.
Hi, I have been reading a lot of posts on here, with people saying they have got £50k, or £100k to go out to oz with, obviously from the equity of their houses. But we will be lucky to scrap together £10k to go out with. (We got on the housing ladder at the tail end of the bloom, so not made much on our house)
So I was wondering if there was anyone else going out with £10k or less???
Also, is there anyone out there who did go to oz on £10k or less and do they have any tips for starting out again, on what seems to be very little to go out with in comparison to others.
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Mandisfam
Do ya know I love this site:)))
I was soooooooooooo worried about going out with very little money, it's good to know there are other peeps inthe same boat. We are deffo going out if everthing goes well with £10,000 or less.
So don't worry:)))
briggy:)))
