bristolman Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 If you look at my post I did not say food was dearer in the supermarkets, apart from meat - in fact I said it puzzles me, because food isn't more expensive and the minimum wage is lower, so why on earth are restaurants so much dearer? ... Again though we aren't finding restaurants to be any dearer, usually cheaper in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 We once used NE when the kids were much younger to go to London for a weekend,and it was fine.Not sure I could cope with a long journey via coach tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Jeeze paul. I thought you might be a bit less miserable now you've moved back to the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 My daughter hasn't paid that much for soft drinks Stacey ... perhaps it was an up market or trendy place. She's a student and goes to a place and gets pasta and wine for under $13, we've found a great Thai place that does specials on beer at $6 a pint (usually Gage Rd beer). If you wanna spend a night in a Thai then great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Jeeze paul. I thought you might be a bit less miserable now you've moved back to the UK I've not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 If you wanna spend a night in a Thai then great We like Thai food - but thanks for thinking of my comfort and happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I've not I thought you had. Well all I'm saying is that it sometimes seems like no matter what someone says you'll come back with a negative or condescending comment. To answer your question even though I already said it earlier - I'll break it down to smaller journeys if possible or fly to places that's possible. Depending on money but I've looked at flights quite a few times and I'm okay with most of the prices. A while ago I looked at the cost of perth to sydney one way in time for new year. It was £100. I would be okay with that. I won't be going anywhere that charges me $12 or 14 for a cola like you said. I don't drink beer either. I actually don't drink much at all so it probably won't be a problem for me. I doubt I'll suddenly turn into a backpacker who wants to drink every single night, too boring and sensible for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Oh dear!Think I'll ead to the lottie,and yes with my coat!:laugh:(The winds abit cold today lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Oh dear!Think I'll ead to the lottie,and yes with my coat!:laugh:(The winds abit cold today lol) It's lovely here. Officially summer because I finally took my jumper off :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janlo Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Yeah I know beer is expensive, I don't have a problem with that but the amount he said for a cola.. No way would I spend that. Luckily I mostly just drink water now Random question Stacey, just noticed how many posts you've made....37,000! Whow. Do you hope to come over to Australia at some stage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BacktoDemocracy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I went on the Megabus from Glasgow to London. It was absolute torture. I was actually not well when I got there and then back home. Think in australia Id just have to break longer journeys into smaller ones or just fly. In the UK trains are crazy expensive, don't really understand why. There's definitely good flight prices if you're flexible on skyscanner. Megabus and national express would be good for smaller journeys or If you are tougher than me with the longer ones! Rail is so expensive because its run by private companies with monopolies on lines and with no regulation , or at least very little, of their pricing by the govt, it is crazy that booking a through ticket to places is more expensive than booking individual legs of a journey and travel at times to make sense of travelling somewhere for a day out is priced to maximise profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Again though we aren't finding restaurants to be any dearer, usually cheaper in fact. You've said that a few times now in a few threads We get it you find it to be cheaper in the UK Really happy for you Don't forget this thread was about how the OP is finding it back in the UK It's bound to be difficult for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Random question Stacey, just noticed how many posts you've made....37,000! Whow. Do you hope to come over to Australia at some stage ? Yep I talk too much! There used to be a few other people on here that I chatted to loads but they stopped posting as much when they got to Australia. I was unemployed a lot of the time back then so that's my excuse although I'm working now so I should be busier but doesn't always work out that way :laugh: Yeah I'm coming over on a WHV mid November or December or I'll wait till after Australia's summer is over. I have a WHV at the moment but I was supposed to activate it september which I won't be able to afford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 You've said that a few times now in a few threads We get it you find it to be cheaper in the UK Really happy for you Don't forget this thread was about how the OP is finding it back in the UK It's bound to be difficult for them Why is it any different to you repeating things about where you live, which you do frequently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Why is it any different to you repeating things about where you live, which you do frequently? Well I said it first so there:cool: Only things I keep saying about where I live which is Australia is how great the place is and I'm here to help those moving here You just keep on saying how cheap the UK is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Spot on Marisa, UK is an expensive place to live unless you are loaded, while Australians can achieve a decent QOL with less $$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Spot on Marisa, UK is an expensive place to live unless you are loaded, while Australians can achieve a decent QOL with less $$$$dont forget your Million dollar plus house price for the only 2 cities in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Well I said it first so there:cool: Only things I keep saying about where I live which is Australia is how great the place is and I'm here to help those moving here You just keep on saying how cheap the UK is And I will continue to say that the UK is not an expensive place to live, I am living here and can see it every day. You could of course just not read my posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi from Manchester Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Hi Marisa, Is there an overall comfortable sort of feeling of familiarity now that you're back, or does it feel like a strange land you need to get to know again? Edited June 10, 2015 by Naomi from Manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackboots Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Just a thought to the op , have you looked in your local classified section of papers at cars for sale ? Usually it's the best place to look . I'm sure you will find a reasonably priced runaround or a couple of years old unless you want a newbie straight off the forecourt . Tbh we were over from Perth in October last year and couldn't get over how reasonable most things were .. Saying that we were in the Midlands . Also anywheres reasonable compared to Perth ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Just a thought to the op , have you looked in your local classified section of papers at cars for sale ? Usually it's the best place to look . I'm sure you will find a reasonably priced runaround or a couple of years old unless you want a newbie straight off the forecourt . Tbh we were over from Perth in October last year and couldn't get over how reasonable most things were .. Saying that we were in the Midlands . Also anywheres reasonable compared to Perth Don't agree Sharon tbh, we were back in Dec and found it on a par and more expensive than the last time we'd visited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Just a thought to the op , have you looked in your local classified section of papers at cars for sale ? Usually it's the best place to look . I'm sure you will find a reasonably priced runaround or a couple of years old unless you want a newbie straight off the forecourt . Tbh we were over from Perth in October last year and couldn't get over how reasonable most things were .. Saying that we were in the Midlands . Also anywheres reasonable compared to Perth Yep, agree totally. As I said we are living it and seeing it everyday and actually seeing prices of essentials dropping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgirl1 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I am having a laugh at people saying you can get a full breakfast in Oz for $5 and maybe $10 with a coffee !!!!, never seen anything like that the cheapest Breakfast I have seen is $15 and then add $3.50 to $4.00 on top for your coffee I am in Perth though !!, I do hope you find your feet Marisa, it's all new and it will take time to work out the best places at reasonable prices, good luck to you both x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackboots Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 HappyHeart , in reply - I presume it's down to personal choice of a car , make model, price etc .. We certainly found them cheaper . It was just a thought for the op as an option , in case they hadn't thought of that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) I am having a laugh at people saying you can get a full breakfast in Oz for $5 and maybe $10 with a coffee !!!!, never seen anything like that the cheapest Breakfast I have seen is $15 and then add $3.50 to $4.00 on top for your coffee I am in Perth though !!, I do hope you find your feet Marisa, it's all new and it will take time to work out the best places at reasonable prices, good luck to you both x I've seen one for 50c:dull: (with free sauce) Edited June 10, 2015 by HappyHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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