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  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @Envy cympre namn.. Kailangan talaga kasama sa monthly budget ang mom in law remittance as she really deserve that..

    No, kmi talaga ang ngpapadala sa mom in law ko.. Den at the same time ngbibigay din ky dad pra sa rent ng bahay nla.. All in all $1100 monthly ang sinishare namin sa dad and mom in law ko..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • epiboy99epiboy99 Adelaide
    Posts: 196Member
    Joined: Feb 09, 2013
    Budget:

    350/week - Rent
    100/week - car payment
    transpo going to work - free
    500/month - Remittance
    50 - 75/week - grocery
    around 60/ month - petrol (weekend lang namin halos ginagamit sasakyan tsaka pag hinahatid os sundo yung daughter ko sa school)

    280/month - health insurance (family cover)
    60/month - internet
    60/month - mobile (2 na kami ni mrs)
    60/month - car insurance

    250/quarter - electricity
    100/quarter - water

    Others:

    3500/year - tuition fee sa school ng daughter ko.

    Yung kain sa labas at kung ano ano pa, medyo minimal pa kaya di ko na sinama.

    17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
    02 Sep 2013 first day of work
    04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
    17 Nov 2016 PR granted
    27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
    30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
    28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    Budget:

    350/week - Rent
    100/week - car payment
    transpo going to work - free
    500/month - Remittance
    50 - 75/week - grocery
    around 60/ month - petrol (weekend lang namin halos ginagamit sasakyan tsaka pag hinahatid os sundo yung daughter ko sa school)

    280/month - health insurance (family cover)
    60/month - internet
    60/month - mobile (2 na kami ni mrs)
    60/month - car insurance

    250/quarter - electricity
    100/quarter - water

    Others:

    3500/year - tuition fee sa school ng daughter ko.

    Yung kain sa labas at kung ano ano pa, medyo minimal pa kaya di ko na sinama.

    sa South Au ba to bro? wala kayong gas? Ano health insurance nyo?

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    Budget:

    350/week - Rent
    100/week - car payment
    transpo going to work - free
    500/month - Remittance
    50 - 75/week - grocery
    around 60/ month - petrol (weekend lang namin halos ginagamit sasakyan tsaka pag hinahatid os sundo yung daughter ko sa school)

    280/month - health insurance (family cover)
    60/month - internet
    60/month - mobile (2 na kami ni mrs)
    60/month - car insurance

    250/quarter - electricity
    100/quarter - water

    Others:

    3500/year - tuition fee sa school ng daughter ko.

    Yung kain sa labas at kung ano ano pa, medyo minimal pa kaya di ko na sinama.


    sa City kayo nagrrent? @epiboy99

    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 :)

  • epiboy99epiboy99 Adelaide
    Posts: 196Member
    Joined: Feb 09, 2013
    @gmad06: Yes sa SA kami. Wala kaming gas, electricity lahat pati heater at hot water. BUPA yung health insurance namin. Saan ka based?

    17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
    02 Sep 2013 first day of work
    04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
    17 Nov 2016 PR granted
    27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
    30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
    28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony

  • epiboy99epiboy99 Adelaide
    Posts: 196Member
    Joined: Feb 09, 2013
    @peach17 Nope. Di kami sa city nagrerent mismo pero medyo malapit, around 3 km away kaya libre yung tram.

    17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
    02 Sep 2013 first day of work
    04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
    17 Nov 2016 PR granted
    27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
    30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
    28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 Nope. Di kami sa city nagrerent mismo pero medyo malapit, around 3 km away kaya libre yung tram.
    ahhh kaya pala ang mahal hehe fully furnished na po yun?

    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 :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    pero ok na din pala kasi wala nang bayad sa Transpo.. kasi may free tram @epiboy99 :)

    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 :)

  • epiboy99epiboy99 Adelaide
    Posts: 196Member
    Joined: Feb 09, 2013
    @peach17 HIndi fully furnished. Pero yung ibang Pinoy tsaka yung ilang kasamahan ko sa work nagbigay ng ilang gamit nung bago pa lang kami. Nasanay na rin kami sa area kasi malapit sa school ng anak ko tsaka malapit sa city.

    17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
    02 Sep 2013 first day of work
    04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
    17 Nov 2016 PR granted
    27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
    30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
    28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    @gmad06: Yes sa SA kami. Wala kaming gas, electricity lahat pati heater at hot water. BUPA yung health insurance namin. Saan ka based?
    sa Melbourne bro..premium cover yata yung Bupa mo..sa July sign up din kami pero saver at essentials lng.

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @gmad06: Yes sa SA kami. Wala kaming gas, electricity lahat pati heater at hot water. BUPA yung health insurance namin. Saan ka based?
    sa Melbourne bro..premium cover yata yung Bupa mo..sa July sign up din kami pero saver at essentials lng.
    baka meron ding Corporate, yun na lang kuhanin mo sis may pagkakaiba sa mga benefits...
    baka waived din ang mga waiting period. :)

    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 :)

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    edited May 2015
    @gmad06: Yes sa SA kami. Wala kaming gas, electricity lahat pati heater at hot water. BUPA yung health insurance namin. Saan ka based?
    sa Melbourne bro..premium cover yata yung Bupa mo..sa July sign up din kami pero saver at essentials lng.
    baka meron ding Corporate, yun na lang kuhanin mo sis may pagkakaiba sa mga benefits...
    baka waived din ang mga waiting period. :)
    yes actually Corporate yung kukunin ko under the company Im working for at yun ang pinili ko hospital saver at corporate essentials..just to satisfy the health cover loading deadline.. Bupa ka rin ba sis @peach17?

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • J_OzJ_Oz Sydney
    Posts: 1,002Member
    Joined: Jun 05, 2014
    Up... Sana may mga bagong magshare :)

    Developer Programmer (261312)
    08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
    08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
    09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
    10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
    10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
    02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
    02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
    04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
    04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
    05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
    05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
    05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
    06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
    07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
    10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11

  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    here's ours so far, were located in Toowoomba, QLD:

    Rent: 250/week
    Electric: (still waiting for our first bill)
    Water: c/o Landlord
    Internet: $75/mo
    Mobile load: 60/month ( $30/each kami ni hubby)
    Grocery: $150/wk (family of 3)
    Gas: $50/wk
    Misc: $75/wk (rarely kami kumain sa labas)

    idagdag ko na lang din mga expenses namin when we moved in to our unit:

    Bond : $1000.00
    Rent In Advance: $500.00
    Internet Connection: $294.00
    White Goods & Furniture: $ 800.00 ( washing machine and mattress lang ang bago, rest are 2nd hand)

    will update this again in 2 months. :)

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    @agentKams what's your accomodation in QLD btw.. is it a house?

    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

  • J_OzJ_Oz Sydney
    Posts: 1,002Member
    Joined: Jun 05, 2014
    @agentKams thanks for sharing :D

    Developer Programmer (261312)
    08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
    08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
    09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
    10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
    10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
    02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
    02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
    04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
    04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
    05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
    05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
    05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
    06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
    07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
    10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11

  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    @wizardofOz unit lang po iyan, duplex siya. But we have our own backyard and garage.

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • superluckycloversuperluckyclover Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 888Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2015
    @agentKams Mobile load means prepaid? Or is it postpaid with free phone?

    Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

    261311 - Analyst Programmer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Australian Education: 5 | English Proficiency: 20 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Professional Year: 5 | Total: 80

    Timeline:
    26 Oct 2015 - Visa 573 Granted
    01 Nov 2015 - The Eagle has landed
    02 Nov 2015 - First Day High
    15 Feb 2017 - Hubby and Bubba joined me in Melbourne
    01 Dec 2017 - Graduated Masters!
    21 Mar 2018 - Visa 485 Granted
    20 Feb 2019 - Sat NAATI CCL Exam in Adelaide
    21 Mar 2019 - ACS Skills Assessment Positive, Qualification has been assessed as comparable to an AQF Master Degree with a Major in computing.
    23 Apr 2019 - Medicals Cleared - No actions required
    29 Apr 2019 - Submitted EOI for 189
    11 Jul 2019 - ITA received
    23 Jul 2019 - Lodged Visa 189! Speaking life over our PR application ♡
    04 Feb 2020 - CO Michael Contact (Asking for Evidence of NAATI CCL pass document, Status: Initial Assessment)
    04 Feb 2020 - Responded to CO Contact, attached evidence of NAATI CCL documents (Status: Further Assessment)
    04 Feb 2020 - Provided Compliment Feedback via DHA website
    06 Feb 2020 - Received Feedback Acknowledgement email from CO Sebastian
    06 Feb 2020 - Golden Visa Grant! PRAISE GOD!
    08 Apr 2022 - Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter
    27 Apr 2022 - Australian Citizenship by Conferral approved
    20 July 2022 - Australian Citizenship Oath Taking Whitehorse Council

  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    @superluckyclover prepaid lang iyan.

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • atchinoatchino Sydney
    Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Jan 09, 2011
    Cost of living comparison between sydney and manila
    http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/cost-of-living-comparison-between.html

    Cost of living (some articles are already old but can be use for comparison)
    http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au/search?q=cost+of+living

    To all Kuripotz.. please visit my blog.
    May kasabihan tayo: Kuripot man at magaling... yayaman din....

    http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au

  • poloypoloy Melbourne
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Oct 25, 2015
    Hello,

    Hope someone with toddler in melbourne or a family of three could share their 2015 budget as it would really help us plan ahead.

    It would also help if you can share the actual or regular cost if you got a discounted rate as a PR. We will be on 457 and this information will greatly help.

    Thanks...
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Sharing this link below; how far are you from the average spending of someone living in Australia? :)

    https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/managing-your-money/budgeting/spending/australian-spending-habits

    2 of us; still around 15% below the average for us...

    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!!

  • jetzeljetzel Cavite
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2017
    @ethanjacob hi im new here, my idea kayo ilan days bago mkhanap ng work sa AU?
    Thanks
  • hopeful_meahopeful_mea Whyalla, South Australia
    Posts: 440Member
    Joined: Jan 24, 2014
    up for this thread sana my mkapag.share ng bagong monthly expenses nila, bound for melbourne here, fam of 3

    Accountant (221111)
    Mar 2014 IELTS Davao L7.5 R7 S8 W6.5
    Dec 2015 Discovered PTE
    5 Jan 16 PTE - L82 R84 S71 W83
    2 Feb 16 CPAA Positive assessment, EOI 60, NSW 65
    4 Feb 16 PTE - L88 R76 S65 W90
    22 Feb 16 PTE - L84 R74 S49 W90
    29 May16 EOI update 65, NSW 70
    16 Jun 16 PTE - L80 R83 S61 W90
    20 Sep 16 PTE - L86 R83 S74 W90
    2 Mar 17 PTE - L90 R90 S87 W90
    4 Mar 17 EOI update 75, NSW 80
    15 Mar 17 ITA received
    31 Mar 17 Medicals cleared (primary and dependents)
    12 Apr 17 Lodged 189 VISA
    22 Apr 17 VISA grant DG
    1 Nov 17 Big Move (Whyalla, south au)
    6 nov 17. 1st day of work

    In God's time..

  • chard1968chard1968 Perth
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: May 27, 2013
    Sharing our expenses here in Perth WA:
    Rent: 315/wk (2 br unfurnished apmt)
    Internet: 60/month
    Phone: 108/month (me and my wife)
    Tuition: 200/month (Catholic public)
    Gas: 50/month (house to work 6km)
    Groceries: 140/wk
    Water: Free
    Electricity: 170/ 64 days
    Car insurance: 160/ month (17k car value)
    Health insurance: 120/month (frank health insurance 80%extras)
    Childcare: 70/day does not include food

    Upon settling we deposited 1 month advance on rent, 2 weeks advance rent.

    Bought our furnitures in fantastic, ikea. Cost of furnishing roughly around 4k + 1k for the mattresses (single and queen), since we're going to stay in here long term we bought everything brand new. Same with the appliances.

    Background: Software Developer (full time) ako and my wife is a nurse (permanent part-time) and we have an 8 year old kid.

    Question: who takes care of our son while at work? We brought in with us her grandmas (3 months)
  • bbm2016bbm2016 Singapore
    Posts: 44Member
    Joined: May 24, 2016
    Hello po. Up for this thread. Baka po may makakapagshare jan ng updated na weekly/monthly budget/breakdown sa melbourne. Thanks you..

    "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." -Mark11:24

  • sansasansa Melbourne
    Posts: 231Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2016
    Family of 3 living in melbourne monthly

    Monthly house rental - 1200 (2 bedroom)
    Tranpo including petrol - 300
    Food - 500
    Electricity and gas - 200 (during winter)
    Water - free
    Private insurance extras - 100 for family of 3
    Internet and phone - 130
    Car insurance - 700 annual
    Car rego- around 700 din ata annual

    Not including shopping and kain sa labas.
    Budget still depends on our lifestyle. Spend wisely according to our income and needs esp kung nagiipon para makabili ng sariling bahay
  • bbm2016bbm2016 Singapore
    Posts: 44Member
    Joined: May 24, 2016
    @sansa Thank you mam/sir sa response..

    "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." -Mark11:24

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    edited September 2017
    up for this, anyone has weekly/monthly budget na taga NT?

    221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
    01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
    11|02|19 - First job interview
    12|02|19 - Received a job offer
    13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
    16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
    01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
    10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
    June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
    Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
    June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
    Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
    Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
    June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

  • dy3pdy3p Sydney, NSW
    Posts: 552Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2017
    Living Expenses in Hervey Bay, Queensland

    Rent: 305/week for a 3 BR fully furnished townhouse
    Electricity: 200-300 Every 3 months
    Water: from the owner
    Internet: 89.99/month
    Mobile phone: 70/ month ( for 2 persons)
    Gas: 50/week
    Groceries: Around 100/ week
    Private insurance: 219/month
    Car insurance: 40/ month
    Indemnity insurance: 50/ month

    Bond: 4 months rent

    Doesn't include unplanned short trips and dine out. If makakapag salary package kayo, then by all means, go for it.

    08/11/15 - IELTS
    16/12/15 - AHPRA registration application
    14/01/16 - AHPRA refusal and referral to BP
    09-11/16 - Bridging program completion
    28/11/16 - AHPRA registration re-application
    03/12/16 - AHPRA registered
    04/12/16 - Job offered and accepted (457 Sponsorship)
    01/04/17 - Medicals for both 457 and future PR application
    07/04/17 - ANMAC assessment application
    15/04/17 - Filed for resignation from current employer
    21/04/17 - Nomination submitted by AU employer
    23/05/17 - Nomination granted
    31/05/17 - 457 application lodged
    16/06/17 - 457 Granted
    27/07/17 - EOI Submitted
    06/09/17 - ITA received
    10/09/17 - PR Skilled Independent 189 Application Lodged
    17/10/17 - CO Contact
    25/10/17 - Further Information Provided
    16/02/18 - Visa Grant Received

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