So I finally found out why it is soooooooo expensive to live in Australia in general. The minimum wage here is $15.75 and everyone who makes the lower end yearly salaries still live pretty comfortably - so I have been told. Australia does't really have too much of a rich/poor difference like we do in the States. Everyone is pretty much in the middle with, of course, a few exceptions (none of them being veterinarians - sad). The prices are still pretty crazy and unreal to me. I saw a 13lb bag of Eukanuba large breed weight control for $50 (before the markup). My dogs could never live here because I could never afford to feed them. Their 28-30lb bags cost $50 in the States. It's just nuts! I have to go to Target this weekend to buy a coat and I am afraid to even see the price tag. People at work said that Target was having sales, but I don't even know if they know what the word "sale" means. Microwave meals were on sale at the local food store......the price for them was $6 and change. They are pretty much the same meals I can get for a $1.98 at Walmart - the only difference is the store name.
So that is that! It's expensive to live here and I am glad I am only here for a short time.....otherwise I would go broke!
You have always known and appreciated the value of a dollar...now you can do the same with the Australian dollar. Just remember, this is an adventure of a lifetime. So do not turn down anything...I think with all your talk about that coat, once you get it, you should post a picture!
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I'm with mom...a trip of a lifetime.. also try a zip up thermal sweatshirt, unless its very cold...then maybe a coat would be better.. it's not like you ever have to wear it again..
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