ElizaS Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hi, I'm moving to Perth with my hubby and two young daughters in 3 months and want to stock up on goods here before we go. I've heard it can be quite expensive out there, so was thinking of stocking up on cheap toiletries etc. Can anyone tell me if it's worth buying loads of sun cream because its pretty expensive in the UK, and I was hoping it might be cheaper there? And also anything else you think I should take? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Its not that bad u just wait till coles or woolworths has it on sale. Now exchange rate has changed things should not seem so expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaS Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Great to know, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 so was thinking of stocking up on cheap toiletries etc. Can anyone tell me if it's worth buying loads of sun cream If you want to compare prices to decide whether it is worth it for cheap toiletries, have a look at this website. They have stores in most cities and their in-store prices seem consistent with their online prices, in my experience. Their prices are usually lower than the major supermarkets. http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/ Re sun cream: large 1 litre pump bottles are common here, if you are using it a lot. Also bear in mind that the way sun screen is tested in Europe and Australia is different and a UK/European 30+ is not as strong as an Australian 30+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I wouldn't buy any sun screen in the UK. There are tons of really good ones available here (as you would expect), not that expensive, I prefer them to those available in the UK Can't beat the Cancer Council ones IMO. http://www.cancervic.org.au/store/summer05_sunscreen1 I like the Active one. No greasiness or residue, water resistant, etc etc. Seems to last a long time, I've never burnt when using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 PS In general I agree with Wolvesaussie - the easing in exchange rate has changed the buy here or there equation in many areas. There are still things I prefer to buy in/from the UK but they're more for other reasons than just price these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Shoes, shoes and more shoes. It's getting better price wise but in QLD there's not a great deal of choice and they're hard to buy over the Internet. I'd also advise good quality business wear if you're heading for the corporate world - Again you can get this here, but it costs And as others have said, don't bother about shipping toiletries. I take sun products back to the UK for friends - quality very high here, they are the experts after all! Edited February 5, 2014 by Chortlepuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaS Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks for all the input guys! And the links are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Shoes, shoes and more shoes. It's getting better price wise but in QLD there's not a great deal of choice and they're hard to buy over the Internet. I'd also advise good quality business wear if you're heading for the corporate world - Again you can get this here, but it costs Yes, that's most of what I buy Shoes, suits, business shirts. Better quality available at home Bikes and bike bits are the other one, but that's personal to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolvesaussie Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I bought good quality business wear from the UK then turned up at my new job and found out people just wear jeans and t-shirts.. now I have three nice new suits gathering dust . One went out for the Melbourne cup and another for a recent job interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 You soon learn to buy stuff when its on offer and have a little stock pile at home,lol,lots of things then work out much cheaper than buying in the UK (thats before you add the cost of shipping it here) A few quick examples- Yesterday Woolworths had Impulse deodorant for $2.49, they also do this offer with Lynx quite regularly too, i tend to buy 3 or 4 tins when its on offer rather than pay the normal $5 shelf price. Colgate toothpaste goes on offer almost every other week, its either $2 a tube or buy 2 get 1 free. Mouthwash and Toothbrushes are the same. You find these offers across most of the store but definately in the Toiletry section so i dont think this stuff is more expensive than in the UK and other than bringing a couple of your fav brands to tide you over until you go shopping ,i wouldnt go out and buy stuff just to ship it. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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