Guest funiowcple Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 There has been lots of bits and bobs about the cost of living rising in Australia. It would be good to finally get some idea of how much the cost of living is so we can compare. It would give everone some idea of what they need to live in either UK or Aus. Here is our stuff Phil Works in a club as Food and Beverage Manager and earns £28K, Jude works part time and gets £8K. But the cost of living here on the isle of wight isn't that cheap. Typical rent is £700 a month, for a 3/4 bed house. Our Gas/Electric is over £1000 a year, water rates £650, Council rates £1200, Car tax over £200 a year, and car insurance is 0ver £300. Our weekly shop for two adults and two kids is over £120. TV licence (how quickly you forget about that when you don't pay it in OZ) £140., then theres Home insurance, Cable tv and Broadband. It would be good to compare wages and the cost of living with australia so come on and add your info so we can see if we can afford to live in Aus. Jude and Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pingpongpom Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hi Jude & Phil:)..we haven't lived in Aus for a few years, so can't really say how the cost of living compares now.. but my three brothers live there and tell me a decent rental property in Perth is between $300 - $400..water rates can be minimal compared to here in rentals..NO council tax & tv license ofcourse..just think the wages in Aus may not be as high as here..ofcourse there's plenty to do in Aus in the beautiful outdoors that costs nought, which is always a plus!.. Pingpong:cute:or Tess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest afiyafifi Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I think you have started a good thread here . It would be good to know what people here in the uk pay on rent , council tax and bills , and what people in oz pay . that way it gives us an idea of cost of living in oz . my rent here is £580 a month , gas £60 a mth , elec £80 a mth council tax £100 mth , water rates £30 a mth and food for 2 adult and 3 children about £150 a week ... karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leanneandmark Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 My council tax is £160 a month :sad:(and that will go up in april) water and sewage £70 a month. don't pay rent got a disgustingly huge mort (but rent wud b about £1000 possibly more) Food £280 a month, cos we can't afford any more!!!! Used eat out twice a wk, :swoon: Gas and Elec £160 a month petrol !!!!!!!£200+ a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 My bills (excluding mortgage) are as follows: Electric: $400 every 2 months (I run r/c aircon, pool and spa) Gas: $200 every 3 months (gas heated spa and gas water heater and gas cooking) Car Insurance: $450 per year (Mazda Tribute 2 drivers almost 40 yrs old with full no claims) House insurance: $55 per month (buildings and contents) Car Rego: $450 per year Petrol: $75 per week Phone/broadband combined: $135 per month including calls Mobiles: $80 per month Foxtel: $100 per month Food shopping: between $250 and $300 per week not inc alcohol Booze: $30 per week on average Water rates and usage: $1000 per year Council rates: $1100 per year State school costs per year inc uniform and supplies: $500 Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leanneandmark Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Not cheap then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tahe49 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 School uniform $200 per child Books n Stationary $100 per child.. school fees $400 per year for both of them Hi Jo, can I just ask if the school fee's are for a private school or would you pay for them at a state school? thanks:huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NIGEL Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi Jo, can I just ask if the school fee's are for a private school or would you pay for them at a state school? thanks:huh: Hi My son goes to a state high school and we have just paid $281 for the year plus his uniform and stationary, it would cost a lot more if private. Karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dwaldron Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 My gross salary here is pretty much the same if converted at today's rate, but my net salary is nearly £200 a month higher here, so you need to take tax/NI differences into account also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asylon Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Our rent is $400/week. That was the cheapest available but it's a lovely house. We have just bought a house, our mortgage and rates combined will be about the same $400/week. We have a budget of $350/week, not including rent or mortgage. That's not much. We have to be very tight fisted, but it's do-able. This week I'm $100 under budget so I'm celebrating with fish and chips and a bottle of red. Marvellous! But look, the first few years are the toughest, things can only get better financially and our monster truck is paid for and we live in paradise, so who cares. And we're getting a lodger in the new house, will charge $150/week for her to use the master bedroom with ensuite. We'll be minted! Ax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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