Originally Posted by Aussie99

In Sydney you can be on a salary of 100k per annum, and still barely manage with a mortgage.

I'll explain, our taxes are incredible, we are one of the highest taxed nations. Mortgage loan interest from your investment property is tax deductable,not your primary residence.

The Average median home price in Sydney is 500k.

A bag of chips for kids costs about $7.40
A small bottle single serve, of water costs $2.50
A powerade costs $3.60
a single avacado costs $2.70 sometimes $3.00
A single lemon costs $1


I go to the grocery store and I see pensioners hardly able to afford basic food such as rice,meat,chicken and veggies. When I am in line behind a pensioner, my heart breaks because I see what they are buying is not enough,and sometimes we talk in the grocery line.

I went to buy some muffin mix today and one box was $5.00
So I thought I'd wait until the weekend when the big giants go to war.

I just don't understand what is happening to Australia.

Worst off, all our clothes are made in China. Also cut small to fit the evergrowing Asian population. I mean the clothes in the shops look like children clothes,but they are meant for grown women?? HUH!

Also the clothes are very poor quality in general. even Ralph Lauren clothes over here are made in China. In 4 washes you have a raggedy garment, that you paid a small mint for.

I know Melbourne has nicer clothes, when I was down there last year I saw better quality stuff.

Maybe I will write a letter to the Peter Costello?