flag of convenience Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 I'm with you on that one for sure I don't normally look at the prices when out for a meal They set the prices and if they're busy well it must be worth it I like to buy what I fancy and as long as I enjoy it I'm happy So trusting. More of the likes of you and I'd go into the chow trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi Kev, flag started this thread and in his first post mentioned the cost of meals and even with that he states meals at $29, and then carries on like a pork chop about meals over $30. He also mentions that beer is not in fact the dearest (6th) and also that coffee is not the dearest in the region either (not sure what the region is?).But as you say value for money is what most folk go for, however if someone believes they get value for money from a $30 plus meal then that is fine too, but there is no need to hark on about the cost of such meals as being the norm and then also not believe a word other people, and there has been a few, post about their value for money meals and even run them down as being lunch time specials. I'll tell you what, if ever I feel depressed I will just read some of flags posts and realize I am not really that badly off Don't bother if you prefer to maintain the Disney Land façade, but if one day you want to get real and know what critique means, coffee is the dearest of Australia's main cities. As a food prices, although Darwin would likely top Perth, but not been there in years nor checked recently. Beer certainly is highly priced outside of Happy Hours, at least in the inner locations, am well aware I can (and have) got half price pints at RSL Clubs. Hardly locations I'd care to regularly frequent. I don't hark on. Perth prices are what they are. Generally a rip off which sadly doesn't stop at eating out. Whether tradies care or not, is another subject, but to regular salary earners it is substantial. Also a lot to say for someone not familiar with the Perth landscape nor prices. Anyway I think we are generally in agreement going out is a rather expensive business in Perth. Not an argument that there are some cheaper 'alternatives'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 WOW .. $30 .. that's so insanely priced, I'm not surprised it's only the 1%ers that can afford to eat. An example. Nice steaks, but most meals are actually under $30. http://bwgsteakhouse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BWG-Dinner-Menu-October-2015-Final1.pdf (okay, they may be $29, but that's still not 'in excess of $30') And I'd say that you are mainly paying for the view at Bluewater. Or if you are doing the touristy thing at Cottesloe? http://indiana.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Indiana-A-La-Carte-Menu-NOVEMBER-2015.pdf Again, there is a lot on offer for under $30. And again, you are mainly paying for the location. When a Red Rooster will set you back $15 .. I don't really see the issue. I'm still waiting for a explanation on a $2 train fare that doesn't exist, unless going two sections, which is limited to one stop in city limits , let alone $8 beers .....Who would be seen dead in an over priced Red Rooster? Does anyone over 18 eat in such places? Had no idea of the prices to eat there. Furthers the story of rip off Perth in the eating out stakes then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I'll tell you what, if ever I feel depressed I will just read some of flags posts and realize I am not really that badly off Don't read 'em mate. You can lift yourself 10 notches in the happiness stakes from his posts by listening to Leonard Cohen's early stuff :-) Day in, day out, nothing but his negativity under the guise of "the reality of Perth" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I've not tried a red rooster. I tried a hungry jacks and I wouldn't feed my dog it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You haven't got a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I've not tried a red rooster. I tried a hungry jacks and I wouldn't feed my dog it!What you doing now Stacey, you still in the city? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Have I not? First of all its a saying. And secondly The 2 dogs I have back home must be imaginary then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What you doing now Stacey, you still in the city? yeah I'm in Northbridge. Been here a few weeks now, got till the 4th. I've made it without being mugged or stabbed too, someone tell perthbum haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I'm still waiting for a explanation on a $2 train fare that doesn't exist Are you, that's nice dear. http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/tickets-fares/fares One Zone, $2.25 .. Plenty of cheap pints here too. https://www.thehappiesthour.com/specials/perth/beer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Are you, that's nice dear. http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/tickets-fares/fares One Zone, $2.25 .. no good thats 25cents over - extortionate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 no good thats 25cents over - extortionate! Yeah, sorry. But I could have been 75c up, if I'd gone for a $7 pint instead of the $8. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 All Trams are free now in Melbourne CBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quokka2005 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Perth has the free CAT buses although I've only been on them once or twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I've not tried a red rooster. I tried a hungry jacks and I wouldn't feed my dog it! That would be cannibalism if you did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Are you, that's nice dear. http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/tickets-fares/fares One Zone, $2.25 .. Plenty of cheap pints here too. https://www.thehappiesthour.com/specials/perth/beer/ Well haven't you royally stuffed up? :wink: first of all you lead us up the garden path regarding the train fares. Also Specials do not count, you have to pay full price or above:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Perth has the free CAT buses although I've only been on them once or twice All buses are free in the FTZ, not just the CAT ones. It's just the CAT buses never leave the FTZ. Map here :- http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Portals/0/Asset/Documents/Tickets%20&%20Fares/PERTH_CAT_Map_2013-2.pdf And the Zone map is here :- http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Portals/0/Asset/Documents/Tickets%20&%20Fares/Transperth_zone_map.pdf So for $2.25 I can decide to train it to plenty of places for a drink. Subi, Clairmont, Leedy, Mt Lawley, Vic Park, Applecross .. and if I decide to change locations within 2 hours, it's free. Edited January 25, 2016 by Bibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Well haven't you royally stuffed up? :wink: first of all you lead us up the garden path regarding the train fares. Also Specials do not count, you have to pay full price or above:wink: Yeah, sorry again. When the bar has a special on what I actually drink, I should pack up and drink somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 All Trams are free now in Melbourne CBD. Sorry, but could not fit one in my garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yeah, sorry again. When the bar has a special on what I actually drink, I should pack up and drink somewhere else. Yep you should feel real guilty drinking specials, doing someone out of a good profit you are, keeping wages low for the bartenders whom then cannot afford to go out for a meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) And to throw in, the $2.25 train ride was comparable to to one stop I used to do in the UK when going out for drinks. I've just looked that up, and it's now £2.30. But my train on Friday was on-time, clean, air conditioned, and patrolled. Unlike the UK. And a pint is £4.65 in the local pub that I used to drink in (actually the same drink). Perth seems quite cheap now. Edited January 25, 2016 by Bibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelensvaleHoward Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 So trusting. More of the likes of you and I'd go into the chow trade. So you go out and view menus and move on until you find one with the right prices for you I guess the empty ones must be the cheapest and lowest standard of food I look for what food I want to eat The price is secondary surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Don't read 'em mate. You can lift yourself 10 notches in the happiness stakes from his posts by listening to Leonard Cohen's early stuff :-) Day in, day out, nothing but his negativity under the guise of "the reality of Perth" Well you appear to butt in without taking own advice. Free to do so of course even if clueless as to Perth. How can relating international comparisons as well as those from here somehow be but reality? Doesn't matter you want be able to offer an answer, so needed bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Can just imagine Flag off to buy a new TV in The Good Guys..."sorry too cheap, i'll be back when it's at RRP" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 So you go out and view menus and move on until you find one with the right prices for you I guess the empty ones must be the cheapest and lowest standard of food I look for what food I want to eat The price is secondary surely Well obviously it is some peoples perspective towards looking at it. No wonder prices remain astronomical with such attitudes towards pricing. I realise some 'feel' good paying over 'norms', I guess they feel somehow more of 'worth' or in turn they are part of the rorts being under taken in guise of skilled labour, or simply have too much money to care. No actually in the Perth scenario at least, and I would be surprised if other cities differed, it is the cheap ones with some other added value that get them through the doors. For example a new fine dining Thai opened near me three weeks ago and seldom see it more than a quarter occupancy. Thai food can be had for far cheaper so hence hardly attractive to the mainstream market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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