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  • Sean_FloresSean_Flores Sydney
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Oct 30, 2018
    @Megger Try Origin for Electricity and TPG for internet. You'll get a discount from Origin if you opted auto-debit for payment
  • Sean_FloresSean_Flores Sydney
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Oct 30, 2018
    Sharing our budget for a month - Location Sydney - Single Income household

    Rent: $1680 - 3 bedroom flat. Unfortunately, this will increase to $470 - $510 per week soon
    Food: $600
    Carloan: $512 - already paid half in cash
    Petrol : $320 - Costco Fuel - A lot cheaper
    Electricity: $150 per month but is billed every 3 months
    Water: $50 per month but is billed every 3 months
    Mobile: $60 per month - 2 Users
    Internet: $70 - TPG
    Opal: $60 - $100 Trips to city
    Netflix: $14

    Plus other misc expenses.

    We already set aside an amount for savings every month. So we would know how much money we still have left to play around with.




    Ed510
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    @Sean_Flores hello. thanks for sharing, is this for family of 2?

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    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
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    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

  • fruitysfruitys Brisbane
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2018
    Single, no kids, Brisbane, IT

    Needs:

    Rent: $700/mo ($175/wk) - room at a student dorm in inner suburbs, 8-10 min commute to city/work by bus or train. Will move to a studio next year.
    Utilities: included in rent
    Insurance: none, Medicare is enough
    Car/rego: none, public transport and walk everywhere
    Groceries: $200/mo (around $30-50/wk) - buy and cook enough for 1 week
    Go card: $140/mo ($35/wk)
    Internet: $90/mo - Vividwireless (owned by Optus) - unlimited data over LTE. Dorm type setup yung house so bawal magpakabit. Cost is partially tax deductible for work reasons.
    Phone: $35/mo

    Total: $1,165/mo

    Wants:

    Dine out: $200/mo ($50/wk)
    Netflix: $10/mo
    Disposable: $100/mo

    Total: $310/mo

    Luho:

    Barber - $40 every 2 months
    Pedicure - $40/mo max
    Massage/physio - $40-70/mo

    Total: usually $120/mo

    Freebies from work - mga sulit na sulit:

    Gym membership
    Espresso machine sa pantry
    Bread/fruits/milk/cereals/Milo sa pantry

    Overall: $1,575/mo
    red_lion

    SI 189 - Software Engineer - 261313 (80 pts)

    -- offshore --
    11-Oct-2017 - ACS (ICT major, 8+ years)
    18-Oct-2017 - PTE (90)
    19-Oct-2017 - EOI
    09-Nov-2017 - Invited
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    13-Feb-2018 - PDOS
    -- onshore --
    02-Jun-2018 - Initial entry
    04-Jun-2018 - TFN, Medicare, MyGov
    05-Jun-2018 - Start job hunting
    25-Jun-2018 - Driver licence
    26-Jul-2018 - Opened super
    30-Jul-2018 - Job 1 start - permie - $
    12-Feb-2021 - Job 1 end (redundancy)
    22-Feb-2021 - Job 2 start - contract - $$$

  • japsdotcomjapsdotcom Canberra
    Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2018
    Hello Kabayan! Meron po ba naka based sa ACT? How much po ang average weekly/fortnightly or Monthly Expenses ninyo? Salamat po.

  • pvgutzpvgutz Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Apr 22, 2018
    sharing our budget (couple with no kids) - about 16km south of Sydney

    Rent - $450 pw - 2br granny flat, includes water, internet and gas
    Electricity - $50 pm (average)
    Health Insurance - $220 pm
    Transpo - $250 pm - (only one of us works at the moment)
    Mobile 1- $85 pm - (postpaid with phone)
    Mobile 2- $30 pm - (prepaid)
    Grocery - $60 pw - (we shop at Aldi's most of the time :) )
    Allowance - $100 pw - (i don't bring packed lunch, pero sobra pa yan for a week)

    We still spend a lot on misc items like home stuff since we just recently moved. :)
  • Sean_FloresSean_Flores Sydney
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Oct 30, 2018
    @batman Yes, for family of two. Pero ako lang yung working.
  • mamamilkmamamilk Cavite
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2018
    @Sean_Flores ang laki ng budget nio sir. Nashookt ako. May I know kung what type of work po and how f ast kayong nakahanap ng work after you flew to AU? Thanks
  • aries08aries08 Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2019
    Hi everyone! BM po namin sa Adelaide on March. How much po average expenses niyo per month?
  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    Hello po, may nagdala na po ba ng pera dito mula pinas na nataxan dito? lets say nagbenta kayo ng property sa pinas then dinala ung napagbentahan dito?
  • juliatheambitiousouljuliatheambitiousoul Posts: 52Member
    Joined: Mar 14, 2019
    @PMPdreamer are you a resident already? If not, hindi pa sya taxable.
  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    permanent resident visa po
  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    @juliatheambitiousoul permanent resident po
  • mikeloieuymikeloieuy Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Apr 30, 2014

    Hi Guys,

    Eto po estimate for Brisbane.

    Rent - 1-BR around CBD 400-430 fully Furnished. (Maayos na apartment)
    - 2-BR around CBD 450 and up fully furnised (Maayos na apartment)
    - Compared sa mga nakita ko sa inner CBD. 400-430 fully furnised may makikita ka 2-BR
    - Kung single ka at nag titipid search for 'UniLodge'. Ok naman rate nila. Dorm style nga lang.

    I use the Domain.com.au app.

    Utilities - 100 a month. Billed every 3 months.

    BUPA Insurance - Basic is 230.

    Mobile - $30 with 10GB na sya good for 28 days plus 10GB for Netflix (Optus)

    Home Internet - $65-85. Depende kasi kung may NBN location mo. Pag wala.... wireless broadband ka. Optus ang the best offer.

    Food - 10-15 per meal sa labas. (Kung with family ka. baon ka mas tipid.)

    **Grocery **- 30 - 100. Depende if single ka or with family. (Mababa budget sa single kasi most of the time sa labas ka bibili ng foods)

    Others:

    Coffee - 7-11 is $1 a cup meron.
    - Average sa mga cafe is $4-5. Get a loyalty card so free ang 10th cup.

    Penny Pincher Tuesday - sa KFC 9pc Chicken $10 (mga ganun. I forgot na)
    - sa McDo 24 nuggets $10 (mga ganun. I forgot na)

    Haircut - $20-35

    baiken

    ====================
    Feb 01, 2023 - EOI Submitted for Software Engineer (189 - 65pts ; 190 - 70pts)

    Waiting for wife's ACS assessment since October 2022. Will update EOI for additional 5pts

  • rvonlinervonline Melbourne
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Sep 10, 2019
    Melbourne -monthly expenses / budget of family with 2 school kids, 2 cars and no pets

    Mortgage $1900
    Council rate $160
    Petrol $400
    Rego $132
    Car service-$100
    Tyre-$130
    Child swim class-$100
    Water-$90
    Elec-$85
    Gas-$80
    Mobile + plans-$250
    Internet-$70
    Health insurance-$407
    Home insurance-$100
    Life insurance including income protection-$100
    Car insurance-$250
    Catholic School-$550 (high school +primary)
    Boys haircut-$50
    Lunch / dinner out - $150-$240
    Work food-$200
    Netflix-$14
    Heater maintenance- $35
    Termite protection-$35


    Some expenses are once a year so it was divided by 12. Excluding clothes shopping.
  • Desert_CowboyDesert_Cowboy Port Macquarie
    Posts: 187Member
    Joined: Mar 15, 2019
    Anung estimate nyo po kaya na expenses ng family of 6? ( couple with 4 kids) nag aaral ung tatlo. besides weekly rent na 400-500 pw. Basic living lang .Thanks.

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  • engr_boyengr_boy Sydney
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2012

    Alone in Sydney (wife's partner visa still pending)

    Rent (Hills Shire Area) includes internet/utilities - 200 Aud per week
    Food & Groceries - 50-70 Aud per week
    Petrol (Compact SUV) - 50 Aud per week
    Car Insurance (NRMA) - 67 Aud per month
    Phone (BoostMobile Prepaid) - 30-40 per month
    Private Health Insurance (HCF) - 152 Aud per month

    Occupation: Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212)
    07.01.12 - IELTS - British Council - L8.5 R7.0 W9.0 S7.5 OBS 8.0
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  • maureenguelanmaureenguelan Philippines
    Posts: 173Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2017

    Rockhampton monthly expenses 2020
    Family of 5 ( 3 kids ) age 1yr old to 6 years old

    RENT - 2-BR Flat $ 250 pw

    I use realstate.com.au
    ELECTRICITY - $100-120 per month

    No insurance once kse magkasakit check up dito clinic muna bago ka refer sa hospital.

    MOBILE - Vodaphone $30 with 10GB na sya good for 28 days plus for me lang kse si hubbh may extra phone company provided din

    NETFLIX - $19

    HOME INTERNET - TPG $ 59.99.

    FOOD - $ 30- 100 per month ( mcdo or kfc)
    Depende sa mood ng mga bata

    GROCERY - 250-300 per week

    Others:
    Pasyal weekends - $ 50-100
    Hnd nmn lagi pag minsan minsan lang

    HAIRCUT - $38
    GAS & CAR/INSURANCE - Company provided

    ELMarquez
  • mayhuisomayhuiso Manila
    Posts: 77Member
    Joined: Dec 22, 2019

    Nakachild care ba kids nyo? If yes, how much yung cost usually assuming with subsidy?
    Thank you po.

    @maureenguelan said:
    Rockhampton monthly expenses 2020
    Family of 5 ( 3 kids ) age 1yr old to 6 years old

    RENT - 2-BR Flat $ 250 pw

    I use realstate.com.au
    ELECTRICITY - $100-120 per month

    No insurance once kse magkasakit check up dito clinic muna bago ka refer sa hospital.

    MOBILE - Vodaphone $30 with 10GB na sya good for 28 days plus for me lang kse si hubbh may extra phone company provided din

    NETFLIX - $19

    HOME INTERNET - TPG $ 59.99.

    FOOD - $ 30- 100 per month ( mcdo or kfc)
    Depende sa mood ng mga bata

    GROCERY - 250-300 per week

    Others:
    Pasyal weekends - $ 50-100
    Hnd nmn lagi pag minsan minsan lang

    HAIRCUT - $38
    GAS & CAR/INSURANCE - Company provided

    Sales & Marketing Manager
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  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
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    Anong gamit nyong internet?

    I'm currently using TPG NBN 69.99

    Okay ba yung Tangerine provider?

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  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
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    @mayhuiso said:
    Nakachild care ba kids nyo? If yes, how much yung cost usually assuming with subsidy?
    Thank you po.

    in my experience.

    long day childcare
    $60 (after subsidy) per day

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
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    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
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  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    @wizardofOz said:
    Anong gamit nyong internet?

    I'm currently using TPG NBN 69.99

    Okay ba yung Tangerine provider?

    aussie broadband.. ok nmn sya..
    iba iba ata ang performace depende s location mo..

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
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    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • mayhuisomayhuiso Manila
    Posts: 77Member
    Joined: Dec 22, 2019

    @Captain_A said:

    @mayhuiso said:
    Nakachild care ba kids nyo? If yes, how much yung cost usually assuming with subsidy?
    Thank you po.

    in my experience.

    long day childcare
    $60 (after subsidy) per day

    $60 per child? Grabe, buti natanong ko. I was thinking less than 30 nalang pag may subsidy. Hahaha

    Sales & Marketing Manager
    10|01|19 - Applied for VETASSESS Assessment (ICT Business Development Manager)
    12|20|19 - VETASSESS Positive for ICT Business Development Manager occupation removed from NT list
    01|28|20 - Applied for AIM Skills Assessment (Sales & Marketing Manager)
    01|31|20 - AIM Skills Assessed Positive for Sales & Marketing Manager
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  • kriscandykriscandy Melbourne
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Aug 05, 2018

    @mayhuiso Tiered ang subsidy rate. Depends mostly sa combined annual income nyo mag asawa. https://www.education.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-combined-annual-family-income

    Meron din mga child care subsidy calculators online na pwede mo gamitin :)

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  • mayhuisomayhuiso Manila
    Posts: 77Member
    Joined: Dec 22, 2019

    Ayun! Thanks for this.

    @kriscandy said:
    @mayhuiso Tiered ang subsidy rate. Depends mostly sa combined annual income nyo mag asawa. https://www.education.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-combined-annual-family-income

    Meron din mga child care subsidy calculators online na pwede mo gamitin :)

    Sales & Marketing Manager
    10|01|19 - Applied for VETASSESS Assessment (ICT Business Development Manager)
    12|20|19 - VETASSESS Positive for ICT Business Development Manager occupation removed from NT list
    01|28|20 - Applied for AIM Skills Assessment (Sales & Marketing Manager)
    01|31|20 - AIM Skills Assessed Positive for Sales & Marketing Manager
    02|29|20- PTE Academics (Proficient Plus)
    03|10|20 - PTE Academics (Superior)
    03|11|20 - EOI Lodge | SA 491 (90 PTS)
    06|03|20 - EOI point update (95 PTS) due to experience milestone but does not affect SA nomination application

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    @mayhuiso said:

    @Captain_A said:

    @mayhuiso said:
    Nakachild care ba kids nyo? If yes, how much yung cost usually assuming with subsidy?
    Thank you po.

    in my experience.

    long day childcare
    $60 (after subsidy) per day

    $60 per child? Grabe, buti natanong ko. I was thinking less than 30 nalang pag may subsidy. Hahaha

    yes per child

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • tgsytubetgsytube Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Mar 28, 2020

    Hi guys.. Share ko lang, sa mga magmomove na sa Australia, wag po palampasin ang mga freebies at vouchers :)

  • rainybrainyrainybrainy Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Sep 24, 2016

    I think nagshare nako dati but we recently updated some of our budget so sharing it here again (all figures were rounded up)...

    Family of 3 (2 adults and a Year 1 student)...

    • Rent (Ryde area) - $1520 per month
    • Electricity (AGL) - $180 per month
    • Tuition - $265 per month
    • After school care - $400 per month
    • Gas/Transpo (including Opal cards) - $200 per month
    • Car insurance (Youi) - $65 per month
    • Roadside assistance (NRMA) - $20 per month
    • Grocery (Woolies, Aldi, Coles) - $1000 per month
    • Internet (TPG NBN) - $60 per month
    • Dine out - $250 per month
    • Mobile (Optus) - $40 per month
    • Health Insurance (Bupa) - paid by my employer
    • Sports (registration and court fees) - $100 per month
    • Books (we buy from Vinnies) - $20 per month
    crankygrinchera222
  • satURdaysatURday Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2020

    Hello, we would like to share how much is our usual grocery budget at Aldi.

  • cutiepie25cutiepie25 Posts: 382Member
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    Can you please share po ang budget for a single female po mid20s, just waiting for my PR, solo big move po :) sa melb ko po sana balak

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