Will it be easier coming from the Irish economy rather than from the UK?

[Guest ozindublin]

We're coming over from Dublin. We're reading on the forum how expensive it is in Perth, my question is, as most of the comments are coming from UK emmigrants, are the Irish finding it as difficult?

 

Our lives are happy over here, though have changed considerably over the most recent years, we haven't taken a holiday for two years, the only way we eat out is by using the cheap vouchers, we just don't treat ourselves much anymore. But don't mind, I guess we're used to it, afterall we're happy being together.

 

I'm Australian, and am dying to live on my home soil for a while. My husband is very nervous that our lives will become even more difficult living there.

 

The way I see it is that my Australian family and friends are not struggling any more than we are, infact they can still afford the odd holiday!?!

 

I'm under the elusion that our difficulties here may actually help us adjust to our new home, as we don't over spend now (especially with the added pressure of saving for the move).

 

Any opinions on this?

[piccolo]

We are moving from Dublin in May/June. My sister did 5 months in Perth with her family and returned home to Cork. They couldn't make ends meet but their rent was high at $520 a week. I think if you're already living quite frugally here in Ireland, then you should be fine. Plus you'll be earning dollars and spending dollars so you can't compare.

 

From any research I've done, some things are more expensive than Ireland and others are cheaper! But one thing's for sure....anything is better than the constant doom and gloom and depression hanging over the country at the moment. I don't listen to drivetime radio anymore because I'm sick of listening to all the crap!