Tipid Tips in Australia

lezgomelbourne · June 2013

@TasBurrfoot

Balita ko naman, sa mga students $7 lang sa Hoyts Cinemas. I don't know kung Tuesdays lang ba ito available.

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

@TasBurrfoot

Balita ko naman, sa mga students $7 lang sa Hoyts Cinemas. I don't know kung Tuesdays lang ba ito available.

In that case, di na kami qualified niyan ni misis...

TasBurrfoot · November 2013

2. Pag winter we dont use heater instead we use 2 blankets at night

@JCsantos; I just saw your post - yeah, we never used heater pretty much during winter (except for around 3 nights wherein one of us ni misis got sick); we just made use of a very think goose down blanket which we brought from SG and lotsa hugs. AHahaha!!

KurikongSaTumbong · November 2013

hehe maybe because in the U.S. its not fashionable to wear UGGs. thanks for the input... you in Oz already?
Not yet... Pero regarding UGG boots, sobrang uso sya sa US lalo na kung winter... nagtataka nga ako e, bat may winter boots from AU hahahaha

dito sa Au ginagawa Ugg pero di sya fashionable dito. Usually eh tingin nila dito eh parang pambahay kaya pag naka Ugg eh medyo pagtitinginan ka hehehe or pang- "Bogan" (paki google na lang meaning ng Bogan). Mga nagsusuot ng Ugg dito karamihan mga Asian na tourist o student kasi nga di pa nila alam na ganun pala hehehe.

Pero mabalik sa original topic, ako eh usually ginagawa ko sa internet ako bumibili. For example eh mahilig ako sa cycling kaya ginagawa ko eh sinusukat ko muna yung helmet for example or cycling shoes sa tindahan dito tapos pag alam ko na size eh oorder ako overseas. Mga more than 30 - 50% ang kamurahan kahit i add nyo pa postage.

Isa pang tip eh mag intay kayo ng financial year-end or after Xmas maraming sale.

Tapos kung gusto nyong magpasyal sa Sydney eh pag linggo merong Sunday Family Funday ticket sa Cityrail $2.50 each lang (basta me kasama kayong bata). Magagamit nyo sa train, ferry, bus. Two weeks ago nga eh nag Sydney ferry cruise kami at nagpaikot ikot sa city kasama turista kong bisita for the total sum of $7.50 hehehe. Kung mag ferry cruise ka sa private company eh mahina $30 each. Yung ticket na yun pwede nyo ring gamitin papunta sa Blue Mountains kasama na rin mga buses dun papunta sa mga tourist attractions.

bluemist · November 2013

@KurikongSaTumbong ayos sir ang tip niyo hehe baka may mga tips pa kayong gusto i share

TasBurrfoot · November 2013

One thing we have learned during the past 7 months that we have lived here is that prices of good are generally much more expensive here in Australia. However major retail supermarkets such as Coles and Whoolies do have promotions for certain brands every week. Having said that, it is very important to know what are on offer in your nearest supermarket chain.

Several months ago, bumili ako ng 2 sacks of rice (5 kilo bag) as it was on 50% discount. Same goes for our shampoo, canned goods, toothpaste. Lahat ng mga ito, we do not buy at regular price and rather, we just wait to a sale and then hoard.

Aldi is another shop to watch out; brands are not know (in fact, makikita mo na parang gumagawa ang Aldi ng mga famous brands) but they are good enough naman for consumption.

Oh yeah, house brands lang ang dish washer namin and laundry detergent; it just cost a measly $1 for a 2 liter bottle. Very big savings if you compare it to branded variants. It works well naman for us so ayus lang; bumabawi nalang kami sa fabric conditioner.

Hope these helps!!

stolich18 · November 2013

^agree ako with your tips. Aldi is a good brand, even aussies like them. hehehe It's actually from Germany and sila din may-ari ng Trader Joe's sa US. Kaya ok ang products nila and very competitive ang prices..

Yup ok tlga to buy in bulk pag on sale ang items sa Coles and Woolies, malaking tipid. Kami rin di kami bumibili ng regular price unless kelangan na tlga. Usually nakatiming ang sale nila pag pension day. hehehe

KurikongSaTumbong · November 2013

Isa pang style namin eh bumibili kami sa isang pinoy na caterer ng 1 week supply ng luto na ulam na iba iba. Mga $60 average cost. Tipid sa gas kasi sya nagdeliver every weekend, di mo na rin kelangan magluto o mag grocery at bawas stress sa paghuhugas ng lutuan. Nilalagay namin sa freezer at nilalabas na lang 1 day before lamunin para fresh.

JCsantos · November 2013

One thing we have learned during the past 7 months that we have lived here is that prices of good are generally much more expensive here in Australia. However major retail supermarkets such as Coles and Whoolies do have promotions for certain brands every week. Having said that, it is very important to know what are on offer in your nearest supermarket chain.

Several months ago, bumili ako ng 2 sacks of rice (5 kilo bag) as it was on 50% discount. Same goes for our shampoo, canned goods, toothpaste. Lahat ng mga ito, we do not buy at regular price and rather, we just wait to a sale and then hoard.

You can stay up-to-date via the brochiere's and catalogs that is sent throught the mail .. kami tinatago namin at nag checheck kami kung saan mura

alternatively you can browse shops ... kami every week kahit wala kaming bibilhin namamasyal kami .. window shopping to the max ...

sometime nakaka stamba kami ng closing down sale .... like buy-one-take one

same as you like rice yung ( 10kilo sun rice medium kami ) sa coles normally its 22$ ... pag mag sale sya as low as 14$ sya so kumukuha na kami ng 3 bags ... it's like 24$ savings na kaagad

KurikongSaTumbong · November 2013

One thing we have learned during the past 7 months that we have lived here is that prices of good are generally much more expensive here in Australia. However major retail supermarkets such as Coles and Whoolies do have promotions for certain brands every week. Having said that, it is very important to know what are on offer in your nearest supermarket chain.

Several months ago, bumili ako ng 2 sacks of rice (5 kilo bag) as it was on 50% discount. Same goes for our shampoo, canned goods, toothpaste. Lahat ng mga ito, we do not buy at regular price and rather, we just wait to a sale and then hoard.
You can stay up-to-date via the brochiere's and catalogs that is sent throught the mail .. kami tinatago namin at nag checheck kami kung saan mura

alternatively you can browse shops ... kami every week kahit wala kaming bibilhin namamasyal kami .. window shopping to the max ...

sometime nakaka stamba kami ng closing down sale .... like buy-one-take one

same as you like rice yung ( 10kilo sun rice medium kami ) sa coles normally its 22$ ... pag mag sale sya as low as 14$ sya so kumukuha na kami ng 3 bags ... it's like 24$ savings na kaagad

Kuya JC, question po: nag-sale din po ba sila ng Diatabs? Mahina po kasi tyan ko eh.

nfronda · November 2013

Ung samin namn pag nag 50% discount ang rice 15 bags kaagad ung binibili namin.. Sobrang laki ng matitipid.. Den tamang tama lg na pag ubos na nkasale namn ulit. Sorry lakas namin mag rice ehh, 9 ksi kmi sa isang pamilya..hahahaha..Den halos home brand na ung binibili namin, at hintay ng mga sale bulk buying kmi agad.

In regards with clothing namn, mostly online aq bumibili. Mahal talaga kasi d2 samin kasi regional area xa. Sa online mkakatipid ka den mostly free shipping namn. Ung sa mga furniture nag join kmi sa Buy, sell swap facebook page ng town namin at dyan lg kmi umaabang. Mkakamura ka ng sobra lalo na pag leaving town at tuwing sabado garage sale lg.

JCsantos · November 2013

Kuya JC, question po: nag-sale din po ba sila ng Diatabs? Mahina po kasi tyan ko eh.

Balita ko 50% daw pag isang truck ang bibilhin mo

KurikongSaTumbong · November 2013

Kuya JC, question po: nag-sale din po ba sila ng Diatabs? Mahina po kasi tyan ko eh.
Balita ko 50% daw pag isang truck ang bibilhin mo

huhuhu! hati tayo?

kulotski · December 2013

Isa pang style namin eh bumibili kami sa isang pinoy na caterer ng 1 week supply ng luto na ulam na iba iba. Mga $60 average cost. Tipid sa gas kasi sya nagdeliver every weekend, di mo na rin kelangan magluto o mag grocery at bawas stress sa paghuhugas ng lutuan. Nilalagay namin sa freezer at nilalabas na lang 1 day before lamunin para fresh.

Nice idea to ah, then u can use your time on something more important. Jz wondering how many heads po ung avg $60 nyo? Kasali na ba rice?

RobertSG · December 2013

Cut your own hair at home; ask your wife/partner to learn hair cutting using clippers. Laking tipid hehe

JCsantos · December 2013

Cut your own hair at home; ask your wife/partner to learn hair cutting using clippers. Laking tipid hehe

I would not do this .. been there done that ... i dont know if youo would be comfortable enough pag inde mo magustuhan yung haircut mo hehehehe

TasBurrfoot · December 2013

Cut your own hair at home; ask your wife/partner to learn hair cutting using clippers. Laking tipid hehe
I would not do this .. been there done that ... i dont know if youo would be comfortable enough pag inde mo magustuhan yung haircut mo hehehehe

Correct... Ehehehe!!

Hanap nalang ng mura na manggugupit... How much budget mo for haircut @JCsantos? $15 sa akin per pop.

rooroo · December 2013

Cut your own hair at home; ask your wife/partner to learn hair cutting using clippers. Laking tipid hehe

ginagawa ko to here in SG, lalo na kung semi kalbo lang namn ang gupit mo. tipid ng $10 monthly

and i will continue it pag dating namin ng oz.

JCsantos · December 2013

yup 15$ yung gupit

KurikongSaTumbong · December 2013

Isa pang style namin eh bumibili kami sa isang pinoy na caterer ng 1 week supply ng luto na ulam na iba iba. Mga $60 average cost. Tipid sa gas kasi sya nagdeliver every weekend, di mo na rin kelangan magluto o mag grocery at bawas stress sa paghuhugas ng lutuan. Nilalagay namin sa freezer at nilalabas na lang 1 day before lamunin para fresh.
Nice idea to ah, then u can use your time on something more important. Jz wondering how many heads po ung avg $60 nyo? Kasali na ba rice?

Kasya sa apat or more kung di malakas sa ulam bwahaha! Walang rice. Magsaing ka na lang.

nalooka · December 2013

ano pinakamurang gupit ng girls sa sydney?

kulotski · December 2013

@KurikongSaTumbong
Tnx sir, sulit nga tlga, really good to know.

KurikongSaTumbong · December 2013

@KurikongSaTumbong
Tnx sir, sulit nga tlga, really good to know.

isa pang tipid eh kung balak mong bumili ng pizza eh mag search muna ng coupon code sa internet para sa Domino's or Pizza Hut. Makakatipid kayo ng malaki.

cutedrummerboy · December 2013

use airbnb for accomodation during holidays instead booking for hotels. I did it in Goldcoast and got really good value. nice host in a beautiful house and comfortable room

KurikongSaTumbong · December 2013

use airbnb for accomodation during holidays instead booking for hotels. I did it in Goldcoast and got really good value. nice host in a beautiful house and comfortable room

Thank you! Very useful info po ito!

Tanong ni JCSantos eh kung maganda po daw ba yung host?

RobertSG · December 2013

Public Transport across Victoria Will Be Free on Dec 25 (All Day) and Dec 31 (after 6PM)
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news/christmas-and-nye-free-travel/

cutedrummerboy · December 2013

use airbnb for accomodation during holidays instead booking for hotels. I did it in Goldcoast and got really good value. nice host in a beautiful house and comfortable room
Thank you! Very useful info po ito!

Tanong ni JCSantos eh kung maganda po daw ba yung host?

hehehe, couple in the 50's na yung naging host ko sa goldcoast. bumawi na lang ako sa mga nag gagandahan nagpapaaraw sa beach doon, hehehe c",)

peach17 · December 2013

Guys, magtatanong ako about Salary Packaging.

Meron kasi sa company namin na Superannuation or Car Novated Lease.
D ko pa alam paano to makaktipid with regards to Tax.

Ibig sabihin ba nito, kung ang kukuhanin ko ay sa Superannuation na Salary Packaging, bababa ang ssuwelduhin ko Monthly? Kasi mappunta yung portion ng salary ko sa Superannuation?

Sa Car Novated Lease naman, since Lease ito, ibig sabihin hindi ko nman owned ang Car di ba? Bakit maganda po itong i Salary Package?

JCsantos · December 2013

We got a 20cent fuel voucher from coles the other day ... filled up petrol yesterday ... got a 10$ discount ....

nfronda · December 2013

Guys, magtatanong ako about Salary Packaging.

Meron kasi sa company namin na Superannuation or Car Novated Lease.
D ko pa alam paano to makaktipid with regards to Tax.

Ibig sabihin ba nito, kung ang kukuhanin ko ay sa Superannuation na Salary Packaging, bababa ang ssuwelduhin ko Monthly? Kasi mappunta yung portion ng salary ko sa Superannuation?

Sa Car Novated Lease naman, since Lease ito, ibig sabihin hindi ko nman owned ang Car di ba? Bakit maganda po itong i Salary Package?

@peach17, ang salary packaging is one of the best benefit a company could give to their employee. Sobrang laki ang matitipid mo dito. Here is the example how it works.

Salary w/out salaray packaging
Weekly pay: $1000
less tax (10%): 100
Take home: $900
total tax paid for the whole year is $5200
total pay for the whole year is $5200
$52000 is not considered as low income, so in applying tax return $5200 less than 70% take home tax return will be $1560.

Salary with salary packaging
Weekly pay : $1000
salary packaging: $600
less tax (10%): $40
Take home: $360
total tax paid for the whole year $2080
total pay for the whole year is $18720
$18720 is considered as low income so total amount of tax you had paid will be refunded.

With salary packaging, it's shows that you haven't paid any tax to the government. With the amount you salary packaged you can use that to pay your house rent, car repayment, supperannuation.

Hope this helps.