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

TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot OsakaPosts: 4,336Member
edited January 2015 in Other Migration Topic
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!

Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111

04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
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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
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01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
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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
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20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

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  • BigfootBigfoot Brisbane
    Posts: 91applymembership
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    sharing this link, it might help:
    http://www.aussiemove.com/costofliving/

    You can add or deduct other items in relation to your personal circumstance. Also take into account that the blogger is an Australian and he may have a different standard of living (primary food) compared to us Filos.

    18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
    19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
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  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    Ang napansin ko lang na kulang sa link na yan wala masyadong emphasis sa rental costs. Inaassume nila bibili ka na kaagad ng property dun hehe
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    Thanks @Bigfoot... Mahal nga yung allocation of budget nila on food - 300/wk? Andami nun ha!! :)

    I am more interested actually with real numbers of some forumers here if they are okey to share, at least mas realistic yan to benchmark.

    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!!

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    Hintay rin ako ng reply rito pero @psychoboy check mo yung ibang threads dati (cost of living something)...maraming discussions na rin dun :)
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    Hintay rin ako ng reply rito pero @psychoboy check mo yung ibang threads dati (cost of living something)...maraming discussions na rin dun :)
    @LokiJr - give me the link so I can merge it if necessary...

    Thanks!!

    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!!

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @psychoboy sige hanapin ko (or baka may ibang makahanap hehe)...natatambakan kasi ng ibang threads kaya hirap maghanap :)
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    edited January 2013
    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.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    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.
    Good help indeed!! :) Thanks @icebreaker1928...

    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!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    edited January 2013
    @psychoboy no worries mayt :D

    if I may add, yung transpo nagvavary din...
    habang papalayo ka sa city if ever you will work in the city... mas nagmamahal din ang train fare..
    pag lumapit ka naman sa city,mas mura ang transpo mo pero magmamahal ang rent mo...

    ito po yung fare calculator ng train... this will help kung may idea na kayo sa titirahan nyo at kung san kayo magwowork to compute your fare.

    http://www.cityrail.info/tickets/fare_calculator
  • Rubled22Rubled22 Sydney
    Posts: 73Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2012
    Thanks @icebreaker1928 big help! :) Tanong lang po kung saan kayu sa Oz? I hope NSW :)

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    21 Jul 2012 - IELTS 2nd take (L:8.0, R:8.5, S:7.0, W:7.0)
    11 Sep 2012 - EAUST positive result
    30 Sep 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (with 60 pts.)
    8 Nov 2012 - Updated EOI (Withdrawn SA SS)
    16 Nov 2012 - 189 Invitation received! :D
    27 Nov 2012 - Visa application lodged
    18 Dec 2012 - CO allocated and medicals requested
    4 Jan 2013 - Medicals done
    4 Jan 2013 - Medicals referred to MOC
    17 May 2013 - Medicals finalized
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    Finally! Thank you Lord for this blessing! :D

    -updated my details in the google spreadsheet-

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @Rubled22 yes sir nsw po.
  • emjdeeemjdee Melbourne
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    Joined: Jun 28, 2012
    Rent - 150 pw (inclusive of electricity and internet). Water to be shared with housemates (wala pa kami bill hehe)
    Food - 80-100 pw (nagbabaon kami sa ofc everyday except friday. we eat out every fri night and usually after sunday mass with friends)
    Transpo - 31 pw (bus)

    This is for 2pax :) Mahal ang food (esp ang drinks) if u can bring ur own tumblers when ure outside.. much better.. ull be able to save $3 na rin ;)
  • emjdeeemjdee Melbourne
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    Joined: Jun 28, 2012
    ung food and rent lang pala ung good for 2pax. hehe! :)
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    Mas mura mamili sa Aldi's although limited items compared to Woollies and Coles. In a week around 60 to 100$ sa groceries for us couple.

    One thing I learned recently about the rent, is Yung monthly ay based sa annual price and hindi sa weekly. E.g. 100/wk ang pinangako senyo, so dapat $100 x 4 wks = $400/month, right? Wrong! That's $100 x 52 wks in a year / 12 months = $433 per month. Had to learn that the hard way from my agent.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    Mas mura mamili sa Aldi's although limited items compared to Woollies and Coles. In a week around 60 to 100$ sa groceries for us couple.

    One thing I learned recently about the rent, is Yung monthly ay based sa annual price and hindi sa weekly. E.g. 100/wk ang pinangako senyo, so dapat $100 x 4 wks = $400/month, right? Wrong! That's $100 x 52 wks in a year / 12 months = $433 per month. Had to learn that the hard way from my agent.
    salamat dito... naghahanap pa rin kasi ako ng malilipatan na unit e, at nde ko magets bakit iba computation pag naging per month na hehehe :)
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    Keep up the sharing guys... Now I have a rough idea of how much to allocate per month! :)

    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!!

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @icebreaker1928 yung $600 does that include grocery items or strictly food lang?
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @LokiJr lahat na po yan para saken... tipid mode hehehe :)
  • wolfeyezwolfeyez Sydney
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    hi there.
    eto yung budget namen weekly since we arrived here in Oz last June..we're a family of 3 including my 5 year old son..dito kmi s queanbeyan near Canberra ACT

    house rent (1bedroom unit lng muna) - 245AUD.. although mejo mahal to..usually 200-230 lng
    grocery - 120-150AUD..kasama na lunchpack nmen ng wife ko s work..usually kasi wlang canteen
    car mortgage pr week - 227AUD honda jazz for 28 months
    gas allowance - 25AUD
    child care s kaibigang pinoy pr week- 200AUD for 5 days..pag s childcare tlga 90 pr day
    electricity- 130 per month during winter 2 tv, 1 ref, 1 washing machine, daily used microwave, electric stove, hot shower, plantsa once a week, di kmi nghiheater
    water - free
    2 mobile postpaid plan per month - 78AUD free n phone nyan iphone 4s ska galaxy nexus (vodafone)
    unlimited internet with lndlyn - 59AUD per month
    health insurance - 230 per month from IMAN, nka 457 p lng kc kmi..
    sana makatulong..

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    edited January 2013
    @wolfeyez - thanks for sharing info...
    question on your car: normally po ba may downpayment kayo? or bank loan 100%?
    ksama na po ba insurance dun sa 227/wk for 28 months?

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  • faa317faa317 Sydney
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    @wolfeyez hi were a family of 3 rin.. going to ACT ask ko lang po if PR yung visa nyo.. if yes, may nakukuha po ba kayo na assistance upon arrival like rental, childcare allowance? ilan months po ba kyo naka hanap ng work? sorry po maraming tanong
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @faa317 OT po kayo mam, may mga existing threads na po na ganyan ang topic, paki search na lang po.
  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @icebreaker1928
    Bro! Nakita ko un monthly budget mo, haha paano mo napapagkasya 60/month sa food? Tapos ang malaki dun napansin ko is yun mobile. Naka 60 plan ka? Lol. Ako prepaid na 30 for 2 months na.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @Bryann 200/month food ko...
    yup, naka plan mobile ko... naka budget na naman yun bago ako dumating dito, kasi 5 taon na akong nde nagpapalit ng phone sa pinas hahaha :D
  • akinoakino Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2011
    edited January 2013
    Hi guys!..we are here in Canberra, ACT, arrived dec 2011 on PR status.
    eto ung budget nmin per week, family of 4 (with 2 girls 5y/o & 5mos. old)

    House rent: 395/wk ( 2bedroom duplex)
    Food: 150-200/fortnight (every 2 weeks kmi namimili)
    Transpo/petrol: 25/wk
    Car Mortgage: 95/wk (small car)
    Car Insurance: 70/mo.
    Life Insurance: 98/mo. (couple)
    Electricity: 150/mo. (discounted amount)
    Mobile: 50/mo. plan w/ free unit (wifey on prepaid lng)
    Internet & Phone: 70/mo.
    Water: Free
    Childcare: 0 (si wifey lang, but nung may work pa cia we usually pay $30 per day)
    Education: Free (donation lang for govt. funded schools)
    Healthcare: Free (c/o medicare)
    Others: gala and shopping depende sa budget and needs :D
  • firesnake_phfiresnake_ph Braddon
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2013
    edited January 2013
    Just wanted to share our budget. Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids). Current location is Canberra

    Rent: 400/wk
    Food: 250/wk
    Transpo/Petrol: 30/wk
    Car Lease: 900/month (insurance, maintenance, rego already included)
    Health Insurance: 150/month
    Electricity: 200/month
    Mobile/Home Phone/Foxtel/Internet: 350/month (bundle)
    Education: 2200/year
    Water: 50/month

    Hope this helps.
  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    @akino
    Sir, hindi po advisable na every fortnight kau mag grocery kasi mabilis mapanis ang food dito lalo na summer ngayon. Yung mga tinapay usually 5 day expiry, pero sa init ngaun 3-4days pa lang may molds na. Ok yan kung nasa Canada kayo. Ako araw araw nasa grocery para sariwa yung meat at seafood.
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Sa groceries po...do you buy bulk?
  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    ^Pag may sale lang ako bumibili in bulk gaya ng tissue rolls at softdrinks in can pag lumalabas sya na around 45cents per can. Tipid din bumili ng laundry detergents, yung nasa tig-2Liter or jumbo box varieties. Other than that, parang sari-sari store lang sa akin yung coles at wolies, bibili lang pag may kailangan.
  • akinoakino Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2011
    @akino
    Sir, hindi po advisable na every fortnight kau mag grocery kasi mabilis mapanis ang food dito lalo na summer ngayon. Yung mga tinapay usually 5 day expiry, pero sa init ngaun 3-4days pa lang may molds na. Ok yan kung nasa Canada kayo. Ako araw araw nasa grocery para sariwa yung meat at seafood.
    salamat sa concern Davidx23 haha!..bulk kc kmi mamili sa costco ng meat, fish, and groceries and lasts for almost two weeks sa freezer...minsan mas matagal pa nga hehe kc minsan take away o dine out kmi..ung tinapay nilalagay din nmin sa fridge pra mas mahaba ang shelf life nya..ung mga veggies & fruits nmn woolies o asian store nmin binibili..I cant do groceries everyday kc may baby pa kmi I need to go home quick after ofc..

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