Mara Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 (edited) I have kindly been reminded that it costs a lot of money to surf the web from South Africa and I was requested to place the price of things here, so that it is easy for people to see. I will attempt to do so, but I am sure this message will be an evolving one. Here go'sRental AccommodationA lot depends in which area you are looking but the cost of a three bedroomed house can range per week from:North $300 - $500South $300 - $600East $450 - $????West $250 - $500Please remember, that usually you will be expected to put down a deposit of 4 weeks rent and be required to pay from 2 to 4 weeks rent in advance.http://www.realestat...r...p;t=ren&cu=GasThe majority of homes use gas for central heating, and for cooking (stoves). Some also use gas for the heating of their hot water. This is a difficult one for me to answer, as our home is totally electric except for the central heating.Summer months $70 per month.Winter months $120 per month, depending on how long you leave your central heating on for, per day.ElectricityThe majority of homes use electricity for their lights and oven only. Again, this will be a huge variable, depending on the actual home.All Year home with electric oven/lights $150 per monthAll year home with electric oven/cooktop/lights/water heating $220 per monthWaterApproximately $100 per month.Childcare$50 per day per child....if anybody reads this and has better info, please pass it on and I will update this message.PetrolIt fluctuates, every day, and from garage to garage, we do not have prices set by the government.$1-50 per litre (lately it has been down to $1-30 and up to $1-60)Transport Train/Tram/BusThe following map will give you the TRAIN zone breakdown, yellow is zone one, blue is zone two. Also remember that your ticket covers train, tram and bus. If you have to take a bus to the train, and from the train a tram, it is all covered by the one ticket.http://www.metlinkme.../fares-tickets/The following is the TRAM zone breakdownhttp://www.metlinkme...stations-stops/GroceriesWe spend approximately $150 per week on groceries, however, we are only two people. We do not buy much in the line of prepared or ready to cook goods.Motor vehicle annual registration fee$650 per motor vehicle approximatelyMotor vehicle comprehensive insurance$600 to $3000 per yearHuge fluctuation, depending on the value of the vehicle, age of the driver, the high side is for an 18 year old learner driver, the low side is for a 58 year old driver.I hope this has helped - if there is anything you want added, let me know and I will do so. Edited March 3, 2015 by Mara Prices updated to 02 Feb 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bronwyn Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Thanks for a great post Mara. Even after 9 months here I am still trying to get a handle on the budget. I'm sure this will be very helpfull to us all.Bronwyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippa Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 I agree with Bronwyn, very helpfull and interesting to compare the prices with Brisbane . I can only comment on our experiences in Brisbane so far:Rental Accommodation:Anything between $380 - $600 per week when you want to live in a radius of approximately 5-7 kms from the city. I've only been looking at 2 bedroom units and were able to find suitable accommodation 180m from a train station and 7kms from the city.Gas: No experiences so farElectricity: No experience so farWater: No experience so farChildcare: No experience so far Petrol: Have not really noticed , but all I know is that it is cheaper on Tuesdays and gets more expensive towards the weekend.Transport: See Translink for tarrifs. Seems somewhat cheaper than Melbourne's, but I am only looking at the price for 2 zones that we will be using.Groceries: Although we are only 2 people, we spend an average of $100 per week on groceries.Motor vehicle registration per annum:$948.06 for our vehicle - seems a bit expensive when comparing it to Melbourne's ??? Motor vehicle comprehensive insurance:We paid $700 per annum, but may go down when we move to the suburbs . Don't know whether Indooroopilly will qualify for a lower rate .Lovies, Pippa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ungerers (Tanja U) Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Infant costs,Hi,I went onto Coles website and "purchased" the following goods:15 x "purity" bottles4 x 900g Formula (lactogen)3 x Packs nappies crawling babbies 48 p pack1 x Top to toe baby wash9 x Packs wipes 4 x Boxes baby cereal1 x Baby body creamTotal $214.00This is my stock for the kids per monthHope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Excellent, thanks to everybody that has replied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retha_hhr Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Just one question, why is car registration so extremely expensive in Australia? In Canada I pay $68 per year for my car registration which is a sedan.In Canada the insurance is a bit cheaper when one register all the cars and the house with the same company. Is this also the case in Australia?Looking at this, the cost of living is more expensive than in Canada, I just hope the salaries are higher than in Canada to afford all this. Seeing this is really scary.Regards,Retha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The annual car registration includes compulsory third party insurance, that is why it is so expensive.This third party has nothing to do with the car but with people! A Transport Accident charge is included in your annual registration renewal fee on each vehicle you own. These charges are used to pay for treatment and support services for people injured in transport accidents.The TAC is strictly 'people' insurance, it does not cover any property damage.Here is the breakdown of the annual charge on my car.Registration Fee $172-80TAC charge including 10% GST $327-00Insurance Duty $32.70The Insurance Duty, is the stamp duty on the TAC charge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retha_hhr Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 (edited) What is vehicle comprehensive insurance then?It looks like you then pay some things under car registration that we will pay under car insurance. Here is our car insurance break down:Our car insurance covers:CAD$1 000 000 third party liabilityCollision coverage with us paying the first CAD$500Comprehensive with us paying the first CAD$250For the 2002 Ford Focus 4-door sedan:Our payment for the 3rd party liability is CAD$540 with a CAD$14 family protection endorsement (no clue what this is)Payment for death or bodily injury is CAD$49Payment for collision is CAD$291Payment for comprehensive is CAD$65For the 2006 Chevrolet HHR 4-door sedan:Our payment for the 3rd party liability is CAD$540 with a CAD$14 family protection endorsementPayment for death or bodily injury is CAD$49Payment for collision is CAD$355Payment for comprehensive is CAD$179Service charge for both vehicles (I asume this is the same as your insurance duty) = CAD$62.88Do you get special deals when you register all cars and the house with the same company?Our house insurance is CAD$296.64 per year because we have everything ensured with the same company.Regards,Retha Edited September 9, 2007 by Retha_hhr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I have a 1997 Ford Taurus this is what our Comprehensive Insurance Policy statesThird party property damage..limit of liability..AU$20,000,000Basic excess AU$400Our premium is a total of AU$475-80 per year.Yes, you do get a discount with some insurance companies if you give them all your business.Our house (building and contents) insurance is a total of $642-48 per year which covers AU$438,700 for the building and AU$110,250 for the contents.Hope that explains it all to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retha_hhr Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I feel a lot better.Thank youRetha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WouterG Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) Costs Weekly Monthly YearlyRental 500.00 2166.67 26000.00Car 1 0.00 0.00 0.00Car 2 0.00 0.00 0.00Broadband 19.62 85.00 1020.00Rego 13.46 58.33 700.00Fuel 30.00 130.00 1560.00Electricity 23.08 100.00 1200.00Water 16.35 70.83 850.00Groceries 250.00 1083.33 13000.00Car Isurance 10.38 45.00 540.00HH insurance 5.77 25.00 300.00Gas 27.69 120.00 1440.00medical Aid 34.62 150.00 1800.00Public transport 36.92 160.00 1920.00School 96.15 416.67 5000.00 1064.04 4610.83 55330.00 Edited January 27, 2008 by WouterG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no longer interested Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I agree with Bronwyn, very helpfull and interesting to compare the prices with Brisbane . I can only comment on our experiences in Brisbane so far:Rental Accommodation:Anything between $380 - $600 per week when you want to live in a radius of approximately 5-7 kms from the city. I've only been looking at 2 bedroom units and were able to find suitable accommodation 180m from a train station and 7kms from the city.Gas: No experiences so farElectricity: No experience so farWater: No experience so farChildcare: No experience so far Petrol: Have not really noticed , but all I know is that it is cheaper on Tuesdays and gets more expensive towards the weekend.Transport: See Translink for tarrifs. Seems somewhat cheaper than Melbourne's, but I am only looking at the price for 2 zones that we will be using.Groceries: Although we are only 2 people, we spend an average of $100 per week on groceries.Motor vehicle registration per annum:$948.06 for our vehicle - seems a bit expensive when comparing it to Melbourne's ??? Motor vehicle comprehensive insurance:We paid $700 per annum, but may go down when we move to the suburbs . Don't know whether Indooroopilly will qualify for a lower rate .Lovies, Pippa!Pippa hey hows is life suiting you in Brissie, One suggestion wouldnt it be better if your post were given prominence in a thread titled : Brisbane Cost of living ` just that some people who may be going only to Brisbane may not look at this thread and then miss out on all your wonderful research that you have done , just an ideaTake CareShar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no longer interested Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Costs Weekly Monthly YearlyRental 500.00 2166.67 26000.00Car 1 0.00 0.00 0.00Car 2 0.00 0.00 0.00Broadband 19.62 85.00 1020.00Rego 13.46 58.33 700.00Fuel 30.00 130.00 1560.00Electricity 23.08 100.00 1200.00Water 16.35 70.83 850.00Groceries 250.00 1083.33 13000.00Car Isurance 10.38 45.00 540.00HH insurance 5.77 25.00 300.00Gas 27.69 120.00 1440.00medical Aid 34.62 150.00 1800.00Public transport 36.92 160.00 1920.00School 96.15 416.67 5000.00 1064.04 4610.83 55330.00Hi Wouter as some one who lived in Melbourne for a long time I was wondering what you based your fuel consumption on, as the current petrol price based at a shell petrol in Diamond Creek (which would be the route out from Hurstbridge to Melbourne) is currently $138.9 see this link http://www.shell.com/home/page/au-en/shell...earch_0221.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpsons Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Oh my gosh, very overwhelming for me, what's the zones? It's definatley going to be a BIG adjustment, looking forward to it, but also very nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firstworld_girl Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 HI Marathank you thank you thank you! you really are spot on with all your info... and it does alleviate a lot of my fears.now, coming from a country where the month on month inflation feels like 20% how much would inflation affect one's budget?the prices in your first quote was in September 2007 - would you be able to tell us about the increases esp petrol and housing?tx a milAntoinette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hi AntoinetteInflation in Aus at present runs at about 3%p.a. I have updated the prices quoted in Sep 07, but only petrol, electricity, gas and train tickets have changed. Hope that answers your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi guys,My husband has been to a 'BuyToRent Property in Australia' talk last night here in Cape Town and came back with the following information: If you do NOT have a credit rating in Australia, you have to cough up 6 months deposit when renting!!! Please tell me this is not true! Or else a very fast way to get a credit rating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbournePienaars Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi AntoinetteInflation in Aus at present runs at about 3%p.a. I have updated the prices quoted in Sep 07, but only petrol, electricity, gas and train tickets have changed. Hope that answers your question.Hi just a quick note to say our friends moved to Melbournbe on 457 visa last eyar and they did not have to do this - so I guess it just depends... what are the others experiences?? Would be good to know what we are all in for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olie Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi, A quick comment. I think it will differ. We got to rent a house through people from our church and did not have to wait at all. We signed the agreement, paid the deposit and the first month's installment. That was it!So good luck! I'm sure it can and will work out for you as well.Olie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 It is not the the norm to have to pay six months rent up front, however, if you are applying to rent a house in a specific area and there are not many to go around, the owner may be impressed if you offer to pay six months rent up front and that way you get the house of your choice. Please remember that the rental housing market has become extremely competitive in some areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest natalie3 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thanks for the great topic..lots of interesting info...keep it coming Unfortunately all i can offer is www.ourbrisbane.com..it has a rental section and cool features like maps and most listings tell u how far the area is from the cbd..also the percentages for how much of the area is couples with kids,single persons etc.. and whether there are schools and shops etc in the area..great property site!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hi Natalie3Perhaps you want to repeat your post under 'discussions' then 'communities' and then 'Brisbane'?It will certainly then help the folks that are heading that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doortjie Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 If you do NOT have a credit rating in Australia, you have to cough up 6 months deposit when renting!!! Please tell me this is not true! Or else a very fast way to get a credit rating!LegacyWe did not have credit rating in Aus and my husband's confirmation of employment was enough to ensure us a rental property.We've paid one month's deposit and one month's rent upfront. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firstworld_girl Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hi MaraThank you very much .BTW is that a new kitty?A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Hi Firstworld girlHappy to have been able to answer your questions - yup, new kitty, but still old person! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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