mogsandrovers Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 So weve just been to Perth and Freemantle for a week to do a recie around. Its lovely and a lot quieter over there...stayed in a beach shack at Coogee which I highly recommend. Qatar airlines are amazing! So accomodating and professional No hiccups Oz security was a smooth transit through Perth airport and transport was easy to the city Visited the CBD, Freemantle, coogee, swan valley and the Perth Hills All accessible by car with little heavy traffic Swan valley is lovely although we were told by a local that you need megabucks to buy there after the mining boom has blown the prices up I love the buzz of Freemantle - great artsy scene and a host of eateries. Cappuccinni strip run by all the Italians. The markets were fun to browse But it seems so expensive to eat out now Ie.. Coffee flat white $4 Chai latte $5 Cappuccino $4.5 Meal for 2 $60 at a greasy spoon Bottle of house wine $15 (not bad) Is this the same everywhere now? We got talking to a guy at the service station who says he makes $30/hour in perth Think ill change my job On the other hand, fuel was a lot cheaper (filled our 1.4 tank for $40) Meat in the supermarket is cheaper and bigger cuts too Nonetheless, people in WA were friendly and helpful.i got a tan! Then we came home. Via Heathrow. Shoot me in the head. 66million people live in the uk 23ish million in oz? Not sure what life holds for us now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sydney prices are similar, depending on where you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Pretty standard price. Paid $3.70 for my flat white today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Yep, that's adelaide prices too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b14ck Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 You can easily pay 2 quid for a coffee in England and have to sit inside out of the cold and rain and stare out of the window looking at all the misery... just think of the higher prices as a "location charge" :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 So weve just been to Perth and Freemantle for a week to do a recie around. Its lovely and a lot quieter over there...stayed in a beach shack at Coogee which I highly recommend.Qatsr airlines are amazing! So accomodating and professional No hiccups Oz security was a smooth transit through Perth airport and transport was easy to the city Visited the CBD, Freemantle, coogee, swan valley and the Perth Hills All accessible by car with little heavy traffic Swan valley is lovely although we were told by a local that you need megabucks to buy there I love the buzz of Freemantle but it seems so expensive Ie.. Coffee flat white $4 Chai latte $5 Cappuccino $4 Meal for 2 $60 Bottle of house wine $15 Is this the same everywhere now? We got talking to a guy at the service station who says he makes $30/hour in perth Think ill change my job Nonetheless, people in WA were friendly and helpful.i got a tan! Then we came home. Via Heathrow. Shoot me in the head. 66million people live in the uk 23ish million in oz? Not sure what life holds for us now..... That's cheap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 When spending pounds Australia is expensive at current exchange rate. Factor in wages and I find most stuff comparable or cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Freo is one of the more expensive places in Perth for food and drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 7-11 do a nice coffee for $1 for small or $2 for large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j19jjr Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Those prices are cheaper than London, I am not so worried now. We are off to Perth for our reccie tomorrow & think I may be taking too much spending money lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 How could anyone leave Edinburgh for Perth? Oh hang on we made that mistake:) I don't know why people always assume higher wages will compensate for higher prices, it depends a lot on what you do, I earned less in Perth! That said $4.50 doesn't sound bad for a coffee and at least you can get a decent Long Macc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianaussie Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 One of the (few) disappointments I have found back in the UK is the price of coffee!! I have moaned for a few years about the cost of coffee in Oz, and was expecting the UK to be cheaper. Well, its not and its usually crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 So at today's exchange is that equal to about £2.25? What di they charge at the likes of Starbucks and costa back in the UK? i pay those prices here and don't flinch, wouldn't pay more than that though. if we are out and about and want to take a coffee to the beach, park etc, we use the Coles express machines, an extra shot, then a cappacino shot....think its about $1, it tastes fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 A regular Cappuccino at Costa is £2.40 - of course there are a lot cheaper places, Wetherspoons is £1.15. I enjoyed going for a coffee in Freo and happily paid the 'location charge' but I think the difference is the independent cafes charge as much as the chains whereas in the UK there are plenty of 'greasy spoons' offering great value. I can get a cup of tea for 40p and it's nicer than Costa's at £2 - I get to put in my own milk and choose how long the bag stays in (& it's PG). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Cafe's in Oz are 10 x better I find. Unless you like dirty fried breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 $60 for a meal for 2 is cheap and the wine is cheap too - good job you're not in Melbourne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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