Nikey Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The Wanted Down Under show that was on yesterday with the mum and daughter perplexes me. They seem to have low salaries, expensive mortgages and food etc and yet when they do the financial bit, they come out several hundred pounds better off each month. Surely they cant be just making the numbers up? Any views? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodolou Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 do the finances take into account tax ? medicare? etc .. when over in oz, and likewise in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I believe so...they have definitely mentioned health insurance before do the finances take into account tax ? medicare? etc .. when over in oz, and likewise in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodolou Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 ok , thats good . maybe they are realistic? they always seem to go on about the really high price of potatoes, yoghurts and bread ? it wouldnt stop me , i would just eat less of those things . its not the end of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 what are low salaries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cez Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Weren't they in New Zealand yesterday? Didn't catch it personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 ok , thats good . maybe they are realistic? they always seem to go on about the really high price of potatoes, yoghurts and bread ? it wouldnt stop me , i would just eat less of those things . its not the end of the world It's not as easy as that when feeding a family. It is important for people to realise that everything is more expensive here than in the UK, especially food and then budget accordingly before arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodolou Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It's not as easy as that when feeding a family. It is important for people to realise that everything is more expensive here than in the UK, especially food and then budget accordingly before arrival. yes , i understand . is it not a bit more relative though when your in oz on an oz salary and earning $ aus dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 yes , i understand . is it not a bit more relative though when your in oz on an oz salary and earning $ aus dollars Again, not as simple as that I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks for your answers.... a bit more info.... yes they were in nz but I have noticed the same pattern with oz too low salaries were something like 10k and 12k pounds I am sure some of the oz episodes have been nowhere near the 2.2 ratio everyone recommends and yet they still have extra cash each month........very strange:err: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It is quite complicated, as the high dollar will make imported goods cheaper, but have no effect on domestic goods and services. Hence there will be large variations. As the dollar drops, the cost of living will become even more expensive in oz, but it will appear cheaper when looking from the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikey Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I think I get what u r saying.....:yes: It is quite complicated, as the high dollar will make imported goods cheaper, but have no effect on domestic goods and services. Hence there will be large variations. As the dollar drops, the cost of living will become even more expensive in oz, but it will appear cheaper when looking from the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathead Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks for your answers.... a bit more info.... yes they were in nz but I have noticed the same pattern with oz too low salaries were something like 10k and 12k pounds I am sure some of the oz episodes have been nowhere near the 2.2 ratio everyone recommends and yet they still have extra cash each month........very strange:err: 10k or 12k pounds wouldn't even pay the rent in most places never mind a mortgage. The figures they use on WDU seem to be plucked out of the air ........they are usually totally unrealistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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