Can we make ends meet in Perth

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SHTU Member

Member since 05 November 2010

SHTUMember18 September 2011 09:25:48

We appreciate your help please. British family. Two adults and seven childrens ages 18 to 7 consider relocating to Perth as a result of a job offer. Joint earning around 200000 Aus dollars. Do we need to pay for state schooling in Perth.聽

Regards

Amanda

Worldswaiting New member

Member since 15 August 2011

WorldswaitingNew member19 September 2011 09:11:51

Hi Amanda

I don't have any children so can't promise I'm right here, but I believe state schooling is free.

As a fellow Brit who has moved down under though, I can tell you that the economy here is is much better nick than in the UK. The good side of this is that jobs are relatively plentiful and there is a high standard of living. The less wonderful side is that the cost of living is not low. I have especially noticed that a trip to the supermarket costs about twice what it does in the UK. Most other things are comparable with or slightly less than UK prices, to give you an idea.

Liv.

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Member since 05 November 2010

SHTUMember19 September 2011 22:05:59

Dear Liv

Many thanks for your thoughtful reply.

Take care

Regards

Amanda

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