Cost of Living

[Tyles]

I'm sitting in the UK doing a bit of research of grocery prices etc before going to Perth, to set up a budget - I am really surprised to see how expensive fruit and vegetables are in Australia... To get a box of organic vegetables delivered in Perth is about $50-70, more than double the price of what you'd pay in the UK - and London isn't exactly cheap!!
I'd like to know - is it generally more expensive to do the shopping in Perth, than in the UK? What about other fixed costs - utilities etc?

[The.Colebecks]

Hello & Welcome :D

We're not in Perth yet so I cannot answer your grocery query, sorry, but there are plenty of people on here who I'm sure will be able to help.

Kind regards
Karen

[julian]

Hi Tyles, yea fraid so , food on the whole is more expensive here,especially vegies.Going to the markets is the best way to get your vegies once a week , mainstream shops are expensive , meat I think is still cheaper, but definately in the last 8 years oz has caught up with the uk, u tilities not sure on difference our gas bill around averages $120 for 3 months and electricity $200 every 2 months(kids always leaving the lights on . Rates depending where you live , , $1300 land rates $800 water rates.

[fittongang]

hi im not in perth yet but i ve heard alot people grow all there own coz of the good weather so if you like your organics you could have your own little garden and just think how much fun you can have take care andrea,& family

[docboat]

I'm sitting in the UK doing a bit of research of grocery prices etc before going to Perth, to set up a budget - I am really surprised to see how expensive fruit and vegetables are in Australia... To get a box of organic vegetables delivered in Perth is about $50-70, more than double the price of what you'd pay in the UK - and London isn't exactly cheap!!
I'd like to know - is it generally more expensive to do the shopping in Perth, than in the UK? What about other fixed costs - utilities etc?

We find it a bit cheaper here - the vegetables are of good quality. Variety is excellent. You can save a lot of money if you avoid all processed food - better for health too. But delivery could be expensive - why not pick it up yourself? Our local area has organic products available on the aisle Cost of living is rising, energy in particular. But house prices here are falling, even if a bit slowly. The economic gloom has hit WA too, so be prepared to tighten belts. Which means going for less than premium goods if the costs are extending you. Such as buying non-organic food.