Punky

thanks nic, this is really helpfull. What do u do for a living? How much do u earn? Do you work in the CBD??

Wow $150 sounds like a lot to be honest How far would you be traveling to spend that? I am only on about commuting to and from the CBD as work related travel will be covered by the company. Thanks

Hey, Again you are maybe aware I am migrating to Perth soon and want an idea of how much to budget each week. We are a family of FOUR, Me, Myself and my TWO Children who are 1yrs old and 3yrs old. Please can you give me real life examples of what you spend each week on your weekly Grocery shopping, please say how big your family is, how many children and how old they are. And also where about you shop and if you go anywhere for specific things. Just so you know, the main sort of stuff we eat is, Bread, Ham, Cheese, Chicken, Mince, Frozen food for the kids meals, Frozen Veg. (And lots more obviously) Currently we spend around £60 ($94.88) per week. Please give examples and details. Thank you.

Hey, As you may be aware, I am going to be Migrating to Perth soon and I am trying gather how much I need to Budget. I am going to hopefully be Driving straight away since I am a Recruitment Consultant but I know I have to take all my tests after Three Months and obtain my specific Australian Licences. So take for example that I am going to live 40Minutes from my place of work (Which will be in the CBD) What is realistic to Budget for Petrol Costs each week. Please can you give me examples of what you guys pay. I just want a rough Idea. Also, what would be the cost of Public Transport for about that distance each day and is there anyway to get a monthly pass or something??... Again, please give me examples of real life situations Thanks.

Hey, I am going to be Migrating to Perth in the Near future and looking at working what my bills may be. I will be looking at having a 3Bed Apartment/House for ME, My PARTER and my TWO are 1 & 3 Years old. Please can you give an insight to how much I will need to budget on Electricity and If you can give me some ideas what all of you are paying, your house size, family size and where you are located in Perth that would be fantastic. I am looking at working everything out to a weekly basis so please tell me how regular your bills are. Thank you Punky

Hi there, I keep seeing people say that I wont get accommodation in the "City Centre" for less than $800. What areas are considered the City Centre. I am seeing on REIWA.com.au prices for 3 Beds in Wembley and Cannington. Is this considered City Centre? Thank you.

Please someone just answer this. What kind of salary do I need to be on in Perth to support a Family of 4 (2Children = 3 & 1yrs old). Ideally I would like to live as close to the City as possible but I am willing to compramise and prefferably a 3 bed but again I will compramise. Just please someone tell me what would be a realistic salary for the above and live comfortably. Please be realistic. Thanks you.

Hey Everyone, I am hopefully going to be moving to Perth in the Near furture through my Current Employer. Just finalising everything and as you may appreciate, I am doing all of my research to find out everything I need to know so that I am best prepared for the Move I will run through what I need to know, and if anyone can help with any of it, I would be very greatful. 1.) So first of all I am going to be a Recruitment Consultant for one of the Leading Agencies in the World. Does anyone know what the Average pay is for a Recruitment Consultant in Perth? 2.) What is a good/realistic Salary to live on? It will be myslef, my partner and our 2 young children of 3yrs and 1yr and my Partner will be a stay at home mum to start with. 3.) We dont plan to have an extorshionatly expensive lifestyle. Just want to be able to pay all of the bills with my wage, being able to save a little bit (All be it, it ma be very little, but saving something is better than saving nothing) So to pay normal bills that everyone else would pay and live confortably (We have no debts to pay niether) 4.) Talking of bills, What bills exactly would I need to be paying? Please can you specify whether its on a Weekly, Monthly or Quartly basis =]. Ive heard people say "Rates" but what is meant by that and also heard the term "Foxtel" or something, what is that? (I Will be Renting) 5.) Talking of Renting, I know there will be a deposit required upfront but what sort of cost is an average? What is realistic. I have not yet decided where abouts in Perth I would like to live yet but If I could have some examples of what prices are like. I will be working in the City Centre between West and East Perth and South of Northbridge on a Road called "The Esplanade" - I do not mind a small comute each morning neither. 6.) What kind of transport is available, Since I will not have a car right away, I will probably be using Public Transport, Is there a bus Metro system and what kind of Charges do they incur roughly? 7.) Banking... What is the best Bank to open an account at? the most reliable and preferably quite well known. All I require is an account to pay my wages into and allow for my standard monthly bills to come out, Use my card at the ATM and pay for things by card in Shops and Resturants. Also is there anything really different about the Australian Banking system that differs to here in the UK. Are there any charges for opening accounts etc... 8.) Medicare?... Can someone explain this please and the costs that are involved with it. This is all I can think of right now but If you feel there is anything I have missed then your feedback will be valued and utilised. I look forward to speaking to you all Regards, Punky