AU Migrants: Pls share your weekly/monthly budget...

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• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  January 2015

  Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
  

  @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount...

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111

  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
• clickbuddy2009 Sydney
  Posts: 550Member
  Joined: Jun 07, 2012

  January 2015

  Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
  

  @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount...

  Mura na nga yang $10 movie tickets @TasBurrfoot. Pero hindi na rin practical para samin yan dahil meron na kaming little girl. haha, may sariling bayad na rin.
  
  

  Nominated Occupation - (312211)

  01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
  02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
  09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
  27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
  09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
  - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
  29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
  30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
  31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
  05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
  10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
  10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
  24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
  07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
  20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
  24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
  - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
  28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
  06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
  21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
  20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
  Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

  "While I'm waiting I will serve You
  While I'm waiting I will worship
  While I'm waiting I will not faint
  I'll be running the race even while I wait"
• wizardofOz Brisbane
  Posts: 1,342Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2013

  January 2015 edited January 2015

  Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
  

  @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount...

  Mura na nga yang $10 movie tickets @TasBurrfoot. Pero hindi na rin practical para samin yan dahil meron na kaming little girl. haha, may sariling bayad na rin.
  
  

  May nakita ko sa Costco na Movie Ticket voucher.. 2 for $20 ba yun?

  Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

  03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
  04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
  makalipas ang isang taon....
  04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
  07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
  08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
  09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
  09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
  09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
  09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
  09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
  09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
  10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
  10/12/14: Uploaded docs
  10/20/14: Medicals Done
  12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
  12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney
• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  January 2015

  Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
  

  @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount...

  Mura na nga yang $10 movie tickets @TasBurrfoot. Pero hindi na rin practical para samin yan dahil meron na kaming little girl. haha, may sariling bayad na rin.
  
  

  @clickbuddy2009 - true but if you want to set-up a home theatre, it will probably cost $3K din... Ehehehe!!

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111

  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
• Andoy31 Brisbane
  Posts: 99Member
  Joined: May 31, 2013

  January 2015

  Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
  

  @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount...

  Mura na nga yang $10 movie tickets @TasBurrfoot. Pero hindi na rin practical para samin yan dahil meron na kaming little girl. haha, may sariling bayad na rin.
  
  

  @clickbuddy2009 - true but if you want to set-up a home theatre, it will probably cost $3K din... Ehehehe!!

  and you'll have to wait for 6 months para marelease sa DVD/Blu-ray ang mga pelikula :P

  Nominated Occupation - (261313)

  09 April 2013 - IELTS Schedule
  16 April 2013 - IELTS result - L8.5, R7.5,W7.5,S8.0; OBS=8
  18 Nov 2013 - ACS submission 261313 (software engineer)
  7 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE

  • Qualifications: Comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    9 Feb 2014 - Lodged EOI / v189 (65 points)
    10 Mar 2014 - skill select invitation received 189
    11 Mar 2014 - applied for v189
    15 Mar 2014 - CO Allocated - Brisbane GSM team 34
    25 Mar 2014 - CO requested for form 80
    25 Mar - 4 april 2014 - hospitalized - Contacted CO and moved deadline to May 16, 2014
    7 Apr 2014 - requested SG PCoC
    16 Apr 2014 - Medicals @SATA BEDOK
    17 Apr 2014 - fly to manila
    18 Apr 2014 - requested NBI Clearance
    20 Apr 2014 - uploaded NBI Clearance
    2 May 2014 - fly back to SG
    6 May 2014 - uploaded Form 80s and SG PCoC
    19 May 2014 - VISA GRANTED - IED -15 Apr 2015

  THANK YOU LORD!

  14 Feb 2015 - scheduled flight to Melbourne!
• clickbuddy2009 Sydney
  Posts: 550Member
  Joined: Jun 07, 2012

  January 2015

  Actually, nakabili na rin ako sony home theatre system worth $1200. Pero dahil nag 1/2 price sale ang Harvey kaya nakuha ko lang ng $650. Kaya kumakalabog na rin sa bahay kapag nanonood kami ng movie.
  
  No need to wait na rin for 5-6months para sa mga new movies. Meron na streaming online, sa friend ko lang din nalaman ung site. At ang ganda ng quality ng video, malinaw at walang mga ulo sa harap. hahaha...

  Nominated Occupation - (312211)

  01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
  02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
  09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
  27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
  09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
  - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
  29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
  30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
  31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
  05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
  10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
  10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
  24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
  07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
  20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
  24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
  - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
  28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
  06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
  21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
  20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
  Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

  "While I'm waiting I will serve You
  While I'm waiting I will worship
  While I'm waiting I will not faint
  I'll be running the race even while I wait"
• pinanay Quezon City
  Posts: 33Member
  Joined: Jan 26, 2015

  January 2015

  Here's mine:
  
  Rent: 175/wk (inclusive of electricity, water and internet)
  Transpo: 142 for 28 days (Train)
  Food: 200 / month
  Mobile: 60 / month
  
  Note that I am living alone as of the moment and in a shared room accomodation.
  This will change as soon as my family arrives.
  Todo tipid po ako, napakabihira kong kumain sa labas, nagbabaon po ako para sa lunch.
  Libre ang fresh milk sa office kaya cereal lang binibili ko para bfast sa umaga at lahat ng binibili ko if possible ay puros home brand ng woolworths or coles which is an equivalent to SM Bonus in PH which is very cheap compared to the same product na may brand.
  
  Estimate ko if my family is here. Note na estimate pa lang, hindi pa actual.
  
  Rent: 300-350/wk (inclusive of water)
  Transpo: 142 for 28 days (Train) for me. Another 50/month pag mamasyal kami or grocery.
  Food: 600 / month
  Mobile: 120 / month
  Internet: 70 /month
  Electricity: 150 for 3 months
  
  Hope this helps.

  big help! thanks for the info!
• wizardofOz Brisbane
  Posts: 1,342Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2013

  January 2015

  $70 for internet, ang mahal $-)
  
  Kasama na ba Cable TV doon?

  Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

  03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
  04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
  makalipas ang isang taon....
  04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
  07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
  08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
  09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
  09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
  09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
  09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
  09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
  09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
  10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
  10/12/14: Uploaded docs
  10/20/14: Medicals Done
  12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
  12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney
• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  January 2015

  $70 for internet, ang mahal $-)
  
  Kasama na ba Cable TV doon?

  
  internet lang iyan!
  
  cable is more expensive...

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111

  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
• wizardofOz Brisbane
  Posts: 1,342Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2013

  January 2015

  @TasBurrfoot ano ba mga cable providers sa Melbourne/Sydney?
  
  Add-on na lang ba sa bayad kung gusto may kasamang TFC?

  Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

  03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
  04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
  makalipas ang isang taon....
  04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
  07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
  08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
  09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
  09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
  09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
  09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
  09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
  09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
  10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
  10/12/14: Uploaded docs
  10/20/14: Medicals Done
  12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
  12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney
• sarah_lyn North Ryde
  Posts: 153Member
  Joined: Dec 29, 2013

  January 2015

  eto na.. computan time na!! Visa lodging na po ko for 489 of NSW Southern Inland, if ever maapprove na, how much po ba estimated budget ko if ever ako lang ppunta? bale yung husband ko ssunod by november this year, mauuna muna ko kasi baka pareho kmeng magutom hahaha mga how much po do i need while searching for job?
• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  January 2015

  @TasBurrfoot ano ba mga cable providers sa Melbourne/Sydney?
  
  Add-on na lang ba sa bayad kung gusto may kasamang TFC?

  Foxtel lang alam ko... Other internet provider have Fetch TV but in my opinion nothing can beat Foxtel, di ko nga lang afford! lolz!

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111

  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
• peach17 Los Angeles
  Posts: 1,684Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2013

  February 2015

  May promo ngayon yung Foxtel nasa $25 na lang per month
  

  9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
  18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
  21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
  26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
  18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
  14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
  23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
  03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
• peach17 Los Angeles
  Posts: 1,684Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2013

  February 2015

  eto na.. computan time na!! Visa lodging na po ko for 489 of NSW Southern Inland, if ever maapprove na, how much po ba estimated budget ko if ever ako lang ppunta? bale yung husband ko ssunod by november this year, mauuna muna ko kasi baka pareho kmeng magutom hahaha mga how much po do i need while searching for job?

  hi @sarah_lyn, cguro dala ka ng baon na good for 4-5 months... pag kinulang magpadala ka na lang kay hubby hehe pero cguro naman makakahanap ka na ng work, before pa maubos ang budget

  9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
  18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
  21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
  26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
  18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
  14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
  23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
  03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
• wizardofOz Brisbane
  Posts: 1,342Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2013

  February 2015

  Paano mag-apply ng TFC sa Oz and magkano?
  
  Hinahanap ko online parang walang info, puro facebook page yung sa TFC Australia

  Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

  03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
  04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
  makalipas ang isang taon....
  04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
  07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
  08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
  09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
  09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
  09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
  09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
  09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
  09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
  10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
  10/12/14: Uploaded docs
  10/20/14: Medicals Done
  12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
  12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney
• peach17 Los Angeles
  Posts: 1,684Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2013

  February 2015

  Paano mag-apply ng TFC sa Oz and magkano?
  
  Hinahanap ko online parang walang info, puro facebook page yung sa TFC Australia

  Hi @wizardofOZ, eto yung site nila
  
  http://tfc.tv/
  
  dati nakapag free trial pa ako... for 1 week
  
  baka meron pa rin ngayon try mo din

  9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
  18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
  21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
  26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
  18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
  14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
  23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
  03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
• sarah_lyn North Ryde
  Posts: 153Member
  Joined: Dec 29, 2013

  February 2015

  @peach17 like for 1 month mga how much kaya?
• Andoy31 Brisbane
  Posts: 99Member
  Joined: May 31, 2013

  February 2015

  tfc.tv lang ba talaga ang nagooffer ng TFC? tfc.tv is unrealiable

  Nominated Occupation - (261313)

  09 April 2013 - IELTS Schedule
  16 April 2013 - IELTS result - L8.5, R7.5,W7.5,S8.0; OBS=8
  18 Nov 2013 - ACS submission 261313 (software engineer)
  7 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE

  • Qualifications: Comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    9 Feb 2014 - Lodged EOI / v189 (65 points)
    10 Mar 2014 - skill select invitation received 189
    11 Mar 2014 - applied for v189
    15 Mar 2014 - CO Allocated - Brisbane GSM team 34
    25 Mar 2014 - CO requested for form 80
    25 Mar - 4 april 2014 - hospitalized - Contacted CO and moved deadline to May 16, 2014
    7 Apr 2014 - requested SG PCoC
    16 Apr 2014 - Medicals @SATA BEDOK
    17 Apr 2014 - fly to manila
    18 Apr 2014 - requested NBI Clearance
    20 Apr 2014 - uploaded NBI Clearance
    2 May 2014 - fly back to SG
    6 May 2014 - uploaded Form 80s and SG PCoC
    19 May 2014 - VISA GRANTED - IED -15 Apr 2015

  THANK YOU LORD!

  14 Feb 2015 - scheduled flight to Melbourne!
• Envy Milton
  Posts: 159Member
  Joined: Apr 21, 2015

  April 2015

  I don't think this was discussed previously but me and wife would want to ask if you guys can share how much is your weekly budget currently; if possible, kindly include breakdown (i.e: rent, transpo, grocery, etc...)
  
  This information will greatly assist incoming migrants on preparing on how much to prepare for the BIG move down under.
  
  Thanks!

  try ko nga tong budget planner
  
  Quarterly
  Electricity = $450 during Winter season
  Gas = $240
  Water = free, boil pa rin kami kahit na potable naman daw ang water from tap
  Home content insurance = $129 commbank
  Car Rego = $285+
  Car insurance = $119+ woolies
  Car Service = $600 bayad last time kasi 140k kilometers na
  
  Monthly
  Health Insurance = $218 NIB
  netflix = $9.99 monthly (free for 1st month in April 2015)
  Mobile = $69.99 Optus plan
  internet = $69.99 TPG unlimited NBN plan with Landline
  
  Weekly
  transpo = $50 (3/4 tank petrol)
  rent = $580
  Food = $200
  Child Care = $200
  Date Night = $100 ---> pinaka importante
  Family Day = $50
  
  
  Daily
  coffee = $8 ($4 x 2)
  parking = $15

  Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
  Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
  Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
  Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
  Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
  Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
  Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
  Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
  Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
  Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
  Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
  Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
  Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
  Oct 2013 - Medical completed
  Jan 2014 - Visa approved
• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  April 2015

  I don't think this was discussed previously but me and wife would want to ask if you guys can share how much is your weekly budget currently; if possible, kindly include breakdown (i.e: rent, transpo, grocery, etc...)
  
  This information will greatly assist incoming migrants on preparing on how much to prepare for the BIG move down under.
  
  Thanks!

  try ko nga tong budget planner
  
  Quarterly
  Electricity = $450 during Winter season
  Gas = $240
  Water = free, boil pa rin kami kahit na potable naman daw ang water from tap
  Home content insurance = $129 commbank
  Car Rego = $285+
  Car insurance = $119+ woolies
  Car Service = $600 bayad last time kasi 140k kilometers na
  
  Monthly
  Health Insurance = $218 NIB
  netflix = $9.99 monthly (free for 1st month in April 2015)
  Mobile = $69.99 Optus plan
  internet = $69.99 TPG unlimited NBN plan with Landline
  
  Weekly
  transpo = $50 (3/4 tank petrol)
  rent = $580
  Food = $200
  Child Care = $200
  Date Night = $100 ---> pinaka importante
  Family Day = $50
  
  
  Daily
  coffee = $8 ($4 x 2)
  parking = $15

  Netflix - sulit!

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111

  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
• Envy Milton
  Posts: 159Member
  Joined: Apr 21, 2015

  April 2015

  @TasBurrfoot
  tama basta naka unli internet ..tibatiba na nman ang Dodo at TGP, madami akong kakilala lilipat na ng internet provider.

  Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
  Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
  Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
  Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
  Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
  Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
  Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
  Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
  Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
  Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
  Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
  Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
  Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
  Oct 2013 - Medical completed
  Jan 2014 - Visa approved
• peach17 Los Angeles
  Posts: 1,684Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2013

  April 2015

  @TasBurrfoot
  tama basta naka unli internet ..tibatiba na nman ang Dodo at TGP, madami akong kakilala lilipat na ng internet provider.

  @TasBurrfoot
  tama basta naka unli internet ..tibatiba na nman ang Dodo at TGP, madami akong kakilala lilipat na ng internet provider.

  @Envy, ano yung NetFlix?

  9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
  18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
  21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
  26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
  18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
  14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
  23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
  03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
• Envy Milton
  Posts: 159Member
  Joined: Apr 21, 2015

  April 2015

  @TasBurrfoot
  tama basta naka unli internet ..tibatiba na nman ang Dodo at TGP, madami akong kakilala lilipat na ng internet provider.

  @Envy, ano yung NetFlix?

  
  online streaming service (mostly US TV series)
  
  watch TV shows and movies on smart TV, laptop or mobile devices.
  
  kung mahilig ka mag series or movie marathon sulit itong netflix.
  
  
  

  Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
  Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
  Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
  Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
  Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
  Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
  Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
  Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
  Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
  Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
  Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
  Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
  Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
  Oct 2013 - Medical completed
  Jan 2014 - Visa approved
• peach17 Los Angeles
  Posts: 1,684Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2013

  April 2015

  ahhh thanks @Envy
  
  tanong pala, yung NBN ba, kailangan pa rin nyan may landline?
  

  9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
  18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
  21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
  26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
  18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
  14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
  23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
  03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
• Envy Milton
  Posts: 159Member
  Joined: Apr 21, 2015

  April 2015

  ahhh thanks @Envy
  
  tanong pala, yung NBN ba, kailangan pa rin nyan may landline?
  

  hindi na kailangan pero bihira na merong providers ang mag ooffer ng naked NBN plan.
  
  nag try ako sa Dodo, Telstra at Optus, halos pare pareho yung plan nila na may landline na kasama.
  
  ang kinuha ko is PAYG landline dahil hindi naman kami gumagamit ng landline for outgoing calls, at puro incoming calls lang ..
  

  Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
  Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
  Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
  Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
  Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
  Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
  Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
  Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
  Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
  Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
  Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
  Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
  Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
  Oct 2013 - Medical completed
  Jan 2014 - Visa approved
• peach17 Los Angeles
  Posts: 1,684Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2013

  April 2015

  @Envy, ano po ba yung naked NBN?
  
  saka ano po ibig sabihin nyo dun sa PAYG Landline?
  

  9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
  18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
  21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
  26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
  18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
  14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
  23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
  03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
• Envy Milton
  Posts: 159Member
  Joined: Apr 21, 2015

  April 2015

  @Envy, ano po ba yung naked NBN?
  
  saka ano po ibig sabihin nyo dun sa PAYG Landline?
  

  naked NBN means internet lang ang service na kukunin mo kay Provider A with "assumption" na meron ka ng landline from Provider B.
  
  kung wala ka pang landline, Provider A will give you the landline service as part of the internet package 99% of the time.
  
  PAYG
  
  Pay As You Go Landline, you pay for what you use.
  
  Incoming calls are free.
  Outgoing calls are metered and charge as per Provider A's rate. In my case, in an average monthly billing ko sa landline is $5. Mostly calls to mobile phone.
  

  Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
  Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
  Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
  Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
  Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
  Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
  Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
  Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
  Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
  Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
  Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
  Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
  Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
  Oct 2013 - Medical completed
  Jan 2014 - Visa approved
• peach17 Los Angeles
  Posts: 1,684Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2013

  April 2015

  @Envy, ano po ba yung naked NBN?
  
  saka ano po ibig sabihin nyo dun sa PAYG Landline?
  

  naked NBN means internet lang ang service na kukunin mo kay Provider A with "assumption" na meron ka ng landline from Provider B.
  
  kung wala ka pang landline, Provider A will give you the landline service as part of the internet package 99% of the time.
  
  PAYG
  
  Pay As You Go Landline, you pay for what you use.
  
  Incoming calls are free.
  Outgoing calls are metered and charge as per Provider A's rate. In my case, in an average monthly billing ko sa landline is $5. Mostly calls to mobile phone.
  

  
  
  ahhh thanks @Envy.
  Sino pong provider nyo sa PAYG?
  
  kapag walang outgoing calls in a given month, means $0.00 ang bill nyo for that month?
  
  
  

  9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
  18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
  21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
  26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
  18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
  14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
  23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
  03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
• Envy Milton
  Posts: 159Member
  Joined: Apr 21, 2015

  April 2015

  @peach17
  
  TPG ang provider for NBN at PAYG home phone.
  
  pag walang outgoing calls, $69.99 per month ang bill.
  
  
  ikaw ba anong set up ng internet nyo sa bahay?
  
  

  Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
  Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
  Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
  Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
  Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
  Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
  Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
  Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
  Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
  Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
  Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
  Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
  Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
  Oct 2013 - Medical completed
  Jan 2014 - Visa approved
• peach17 Los Angeles
  Posts: 1,684Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2013

  April 2015

  @peach17
  
  TPG ang provider for NBN at PAYG home phone.
  
  pag walang outgoing calls, $69.99 per month ang bill.
  
  
  ikaw ba anong set up ng internet nyo sa bahay?
  
  

  sis nakikiconnect lang kasi kami sa land lady
  nasa Granny Flat kami, tapos nag inquire kami before kasi walang phone line sa granny flat.
  ung main line nasa main house. So ayun. wala kaming sariling internet.... *sad*

  9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
  18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
  21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
  26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
  18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
  14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
  23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
  03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus