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DavidE
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Be Glad Baja California Is Not Australia!
Cost of Living in Sydney in 2013
Being known as one of the best cities in the world for living in does come at a price. The cost of living in Sydney is considered very high, more
expensive than other parts of Australia when it comes to eating, accommodation, transport and entertainment. In fact it is regarded as more expensive
than London or New York.
Cost of Accommodation in Sydney
Demand for rental properties and limited availability makes the cost of accommodation in Sydney the major expense. A 2 bedroom apartment will
typically be in the region of $2,000 a month outside the centre to $3,000 a month in the city centre. Using a flatshare site like EasyRoomMate can
save you a significant amount of time and money when looking for your first home in Sydney. This is also a great way to make new friends when moving
to Perth.
If you’re looking for immediate accommodation in Sydney at reduced cost, check out Hotels Combined to get the cheapest rates going.
Cost of Transport
Public transport in Sydney is via City Rail, Sydney Ferries and the metropolitan and outer metropolitan bus services. My Multi tickets cover unlimited
travel by all means over specific zones, a daily pass is $22 and a monthly pass depending on the area varies from $168 to $238 For a breakdown visit
the NSW transport information website.
Cost of Social Life in Sydney
Eating out will vary widely, though a nice place to eat will be in the region of $15- $25 for a main course.
The cost of drinking in Sydney has risen sharply in recent years, with a beer costing around $7 and wine closer to $10 for a glass.
Cost of Healthcare
Healthcare in Sydney is relatively expensive. For example, a GP visit will set you back around $100. It is important to make sure that you have the
necessary health insurance cover before you move to Sydney, or shortly after you arrive here.
Cost of Groceries in Sydney
This is expensive in Sydney, as it is elsewhere in Australia. Go for homegrown – domestic agricultural industry, local produce is fresh and
inexpensive. Expect high prices for some imported food products.
Bag of Ground Coffee (200g) – $8
Minced Beef (250g) – $2.80
Butter (250g) – $2.60
Fresh Milk (1L) – $1.50
Loaf of Sliced Bread (700g) – $3
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woody with a view
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saw a guy in a bar recently who said a 24 pack of beer in Oz if +/- $35 US.
in context, he said minimum wage was $20.
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Mexitron
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
saw a guy in a bar recently who said a 24 pack of beer in Oz if +/- $35 US.
in context, he said minimum wage was $20. |
Exactly.
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DavidE
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I make two hundred dollars an hour!
Then why are you complaining about paying twenty five dollars for a half day parking?
I pay 93% in taxes
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vgabndo
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Well, the butter is cheaper, but the coffee is a bad hit at about $15. a lb.
Impressively, the Ozzies have enacted strict gun laws very effectively, and they elected an out of the closet atheist as Prime Minister recently.
I've always gotten along (that's my business dt) with the "mates".
Do they pay 93%?
[Edited on 7-5-2013 by vgabndo]
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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Bajahowodd
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Good Point
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
saw a guy in a bar recently who said a 24 pack of beer in Oz if +/- $35 US.
in context, he said minimum wage was $20. |
It's all relative.
Purchasing power of the middle class has declined dramatically since Reagan simply because wealth has drifted upward. It was called trickle down, but
really meant trickle up. So Just because we have not witnessed inflation to any degree, doesn't mean that the average Joe isn't worse off.
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Bubba
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
saw a guy in a bar recently who said a 24 pack of beer in Oz if +/- $35 US.
in context, he said minimum wage was $20. |
This^^^^^
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chuckie
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Except for housing looks cheaper than Baja...wonder what gas prices are..??? Beer went up here this week...Some one noted the gas prices in Mexico are
now a bit higher then some US prices...But its all relative aint it...I doubt anyone picks a place to live based on the price of coffee....
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55steve
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I'm currently visiting Winnipeg, Canada - beer here is $22.50/12 pack!
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chuckie
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Drink slow...
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
I'm currently visiting Winnipeg, Canada - beer here is $22.50/12 pack! |
Beer, wine and spirits are outrageously expensive all over Canada.
However, that doesn't deter the Kanuckians. They seem to imbibe more than the average American, who can get the same stuff at half the price.
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wessongroup
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| Quote: | Originally posted by chuckie
Drink slow... |
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
... I've always gotten alone with the "mates". |
 ...... Those damn typos....
Don't believe everything you think....
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DavidE
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Oyeeaah!
What the sod is a "mate"?
Oh! You mean MITE!
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Bubba
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
| Quote: | Originally posted by 55steve
I'm currently visiting Winnipeg, Canada - beer here is $22.50/12 pack! |
Beer, wine and spirits are outrageously expensive all over Canada.
However, that doesn't deter the Kanuckians. They seem to imbibe more than the average American, who can get the same stuff at half the price. |
I learned that the hard way about 10 years ago when I went up there fishin. I spent more on beer than I did on food, bait, gas and women combined!
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dtbushpilot
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
... I've always gotten alone with the "mates". |
...... Those damn typos.... |
What makes you think it was a "typo"?
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bubba
.....I spent more on beer than I did on food, bait, gas and women combined!
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Ya shoulda left the motel room
Don't believe everything you think....
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Bubba
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bubba
.....I spent more on beer than I did on food, bait, gas and women combined!
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Ya shoulda left the motel room |
I tried, I was only there for 5 days and it poured buckets of rain for 3, still not a bad trip though, the women and beer was good! I was drinking
something in a blue can, can't remember the name though, wonder why?!
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motoged
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Two forms of standard issue:
Don't believe everything you think....
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Bubba
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
Two forms of standard issue:
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That's it on the left but it was in a can. Something else I just remembered. We were fishing lake trout and the "go to bait" just had to be something
called Ciscos? Ok, fine but the price wasn't. We were paying $5 for three little pieces at the tackle shop and this was 10 yrs ago. Me thinks they
were ripping this California boy off but it was still fun.
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