PeteNAmanda Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hi there, we are moving to Cairns in the near future (just preparing the 457 application) and we were wondering if anyone had any information on living costs in Cairns such as things like council tax (if there is such a thing), water rates, average electricity bills, etc etc. would also appreciate the the heads up on any unexpected bills that people have come across that they hadn't budgeted for oh, and any tips on a mobile home phone and broadband package (especially any that offer free calls to the uk!) looking forward to to your replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy79 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 can't help you on any of these, but if renting you don't pay council taxes, just incase you didn't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteNAmanda Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 We didn't know that so thank u skippy79 that is helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Tpg would be good for all in package will cost 70 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Car rego is one to consider too. That can be a bit more than expected sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 We just have mobile and internet package. No one seems to have a landline anymore. I use Viber for calls to UK (got my parents to install it their end on their phones) and make my calls at home when on our internet so it doesn't eat into my mobile data plan. I make the odd call when out and send texts and pics via it. Or use Skype for video chat. Medical insurance if you want more than Medicare. Ambulance cover is worthwhile IMHO. It can cost if you ever need a trip in one. Cars cost. Expensive things here. Budget for that. We also got a better insurance cover than the big standard comes with car one. Not risking losing that much money if it gets knocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappers263 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Can someone point me toward the costs of car insurance and other costs of running a car. I will have to buy a new car when we get over the (looking at the Hyundai Santa Fe) so would appreciate if someone could advise total costs that will be incurred....?!?! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausborn Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My car insurance (fully compressive) cost for 12 months is $455 . Car rego (road tax ) is $820 for 12 months this includes 3rd party insurance , though I do have a prado (4wd), smaller car cheaper. I service that car every 10 000 kms and that cost $120 for the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappers263 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My car insurance (fully compressive) cost for 12 months is $455 . Car rego (road tax ) is $820 for 12 months this includes 3rd party insurance , though I do have a prado (4wd), smaller car cheaper. I service that car every 10 000 kms and that cost $120 for the service. Thanks, gives an indication! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogian Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 We are in Cairns and I wrote the following in another thread nearly 2 years back. Since writing it we've added a baby to the family but, to be honest, the figures still hold today(we've cut down a little on entertaining / lifestyle spend though!). State: QLD Location: Cairns Property type: 3 bed house Household: 2 Adults (and dog who thinks it’s human) Mortgage: $20,700 per year / $1725 per month Annual Rates: $3000 per year / $250 per month Electricity: $1300 per year / $108 ish per month Pool: N Air Con: Y Gas: N/A Water: Annual Charge – Not sure if this applies here (I can’t see it mentioned on the two bills I have just found) Usage: $120 per year / $10 per month (no joke – last quarter the bill was $19.19, one before that was $31) Monthly Shopping/Food: $7800 per year (around $650 per month, sometimes a bit more, sometimes a bit less) Car Rego: $1460 per year (two cars – SUV & a 4x4) (note: this has to be paid upfront for either 6 or 12 months, but equates to $122 ish per month) Car insurance: $900 per year / $75 per month (two cars, fully comp) Fuel - Can’t split between work and social I’m afraid as never broke it down. For info: SUV does around 400km on $85ish (2.4L petrol), 4x4 (3L Diesel) does around 600km on $110ish (both mixed driving). Home Phone: N/A Mobile Phone: $1320 per year / $110 per month Total Mobiles in Household: 2 Internet: $480 per year / $40 per month (we don’t have a fixed internet connection, just a dongle type thing from telstra (pay as you go) but to be honest , other than browsing, e-mailing, the odd skype chat and music download, we don’t hammer the net that much each month) Schooling Costs: N/A Child Care Costs: N/A Entertaining/Lifestyle: $10400 per year / $200 per week (, sometimes more, but most weeks less) Additional: $1440 per year / $120 per month private health insurance (good cover - wife only), $500 per year / $42ish per month pet insurance Profession: N/A That totals around $49380 per year / $4115 per month / $950ish per week (excluding fuel for cars, buying clothes, buying stuff for house etc and any loans that may need to be repaid) As someone said in another post, if you rent, you wont pay rates. If you have any further questions drop me a line and if I can help out, I will. Best of luck with the move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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