Be aware that the minimum wage is $17.70 per hour PLUS sick leave, holiday pay, pay for public holidays, superannuation (which you can claim back when you leave) etc. OTHERWISE if you don't get these benefits and only get paid for the hours you are at work than the MINIMUM wage must include a 25% loading. So around $22 per hour. If you feel you are not being paid correctly but you really need the job, then suit yourself and report the employer to the state fairtrade or Cth Fair Work when you leave. Often people get a welcome "surprise" at the end.
+mary “mares” rose Hope you have had a safe journey and have an amazing time! If you want the 2 years, try to do your regional work asap. as you'll be surprised how quick time passes :)
Just a tip from someone who lives here. If you smoke then buying a packet of cigarettes is expensive. The government taxes the hell out of them. As and example a pack of 20 cigs will cost around $23 AUD. Solution, buy a 50 gram pouch of tobacco, a rolling machine. a bag of filters and cig papers. Shouldn't cost you more than $40 a week, even if you are a heavy smoker. Alcohol is also expensive, again due to taxes. Solution, buy cask wine (goon) You can buy a 5 litre cask of wine for about $18. Way cheaper than beer or spirits.
Thank you so much for this video!! Money has been the single biggest worry of mine since deciding i was going to go to Aus - This has helped massively x
+rhesusmonkey25 thanks :) Hope you have a great time, I'm sure you will! Keep an eye on my channel as I plan to put out other vids with helpful info for those coming over. I also have stuff about bank accounts and all the jazz on my blog!
Don't smoke, its super expensive, its almost illegal everywhere (pubs, clubs, anywhere food is served) and really you are better off spending the cash on fun things like surf lessons or sky diving.
So is $105 aussie dollar each week enough ? Considering I have free accomodation. And don't drink alcohol nor smoke. Oh and i am on a vegan diet and propably stay in Melbourne for long , i"ll maybe go to Sydney in the weekend once.
With free accommodation and not drinking or smoking you will most likely be able to get by on $105 a week, but it might be tight at times. If you are on a vegan diet, I would suggest trying to get your fruit and veg from local farmers markets rather than the supermarkets as this will help keep costs lower :)
Is tap water safe to drink in AUS ? So, with how much savings did you arrive there ? I'm leaving with the $5 000 they suggest having, I don't wanna freak out but seems like the everyday life is not cheap at all ......
Tap water is perfectly safe in the towns/cities but may taste a bit funky. Just make sure you don't drink anything marked bore water and if something says its not drinking water, pay attention! I think I had the suggested amount too but I also had a credit card as back up (emergencies only) if i needed to fly home at any point. Everyday life isn't cheap and savings go down quick, which is why I recommend looking for work sooner rather than later. Wages are pretty good on the whole, just don't leave it until you are on your last $200 before you start looking!! I hope you have an amazing trip :D
+JJ Quinn mc Donagh I like Perth. Its smaller and a bit sleepier than some of the other main cities but everything is easily accessible and there is still plenty going on! You have lots of Irish brothers and sisters out there. For the best guinness in Perth...head to Durty Nelly's! It's the best we found :)
Thank you that was soo helpful! I'm travelling from next month but stopping in Thailand and Bali along the way... starting to get super worried I won't have enough for Aus although i will be on a working visa I'd like to travel for a couple months first. Would you recommend a greyhound pass or buying a car to travel the east coast? x
No problem! That's very exciting! Don't worry too much as Thailand and Bali are fairly cheap destinations, you shouldn't end up spending a fortune in either :) In all honesty, for the East Coast I would say save your money and get a Greyhound hop on- hop off pass. They stop pretty much everywhere, so you will be able to see plenty. Another company that is a bit cheaper still, is Premier. They do have less of a varied timetable though, which is why we chose Greyhound. I have a blog post on everything you need to know about the Greyhound here: nomadicunicorn.com/greyhound-australia/ You will be fine getting the pass once you are in Australia, no need to do it in advance. If you get Greyhound buses around Christmas/New Year make sure you book on in advance, as they do get really busy. Also plan your accommodation well in advance as many places get fully booked and prices do go up. I hope you have an amazing time :D
Hey Annie! There are loads of veggie options although you will hear vegetarians referred to as vegos out there haha. You can find stuff in restaurants etc. in all the major cities. When you are more rural it can be a bit more challenging in terms of eating out, but you can always go to the supermarkets. Woolworths does Quorn and they have some amazing flavoured tofus (Macro honey soy one was my fave) and veggie burgers in the chilled section. Those bits are usually near to the cheese and yoghurts :D You can go to their online website and have a look if you're curious. There is also this eggplant (Aubergine) and miso dip....which is the BOMB! The best hummus is Obela if you're a hummus fan. A bit pricey (especially if you eat it all in one sitting, ahem) but SO GOOD!! Ps. Will be posting your parcel tomorrow, not been able to get to the post office as poorly, sorry !!! x
Great :D I need my veggie quorn pieces, sounds like I will be fine then! I keep finding new videos of your i haven't watched and have started to read the blog! Great stuff :) No worries hope you feel better soon!! :) xx
Yeah you will be fine! I didn't realise until yesterday that I've got nearly 100 videos up now which is crazy, so not surprised you keep finding new ones haha! Thats cool that you're reading the blog, need to get more into a regular routine with articles but i'm working on it! Thank you! I will e-mail you to say it has been posted. I'm going to send it recorded delivery so there should be no chance of it going off course! xx
I agree the lighting is rubbish, but I had a pretty naff camera and only one room in the staff house that I could film this. Everyone has to start somewhere
Be aware that the minimum wage is $17.70 per hour PLUS sick leave, holiday pay, pay for public holidays, superannuation (which you can claim back when you leave) etc. OTHERWISE if you don't get these benefits and only get paid for the hours you are at work than the MINIMUM wage must include a 25% loading. So around $22 per hour. If you feel you are not being paid correctly but you really need the job, then suit yourself and report the employer to the state fairtrade or Cth Fair Work when you leave. Often people get a welcome "surprise" at the end.
Thank you for all of this info :)
Love this video!! Miss our time backpacking in Australia...
There's a few Aldi's in Australia as well, they may do fruit and vegetables a little bit cheaper for all my vegan/vegetarian friends
This is very helpful, I'm off to Aus tomorrow from London for a year or two! Excited😁
+mary “mares” rose Hope you have had a safe journey and have an amazing time! If you want the 2 years, try to do your regional work asap. as you'll be surprised how quick time passes :)
Brilliant video! literally covered all my questions and worries and more, Thanksyou!!
You are very welcome! So glad it helped :D
Just a tip from someone who lives here. If you smoke then buying a packet of cigarettes is expensive. The government taxes the hell out of them. As and example a pack of 20 cigs will cost around $23 AUD. Solution, buy a 50 gram pouch of tobacco, a rolling machine. a bag of filters and cig papers. Shouldn't cost you more than $40 a week, even if you are a heavy smoker.
Alcohol is also expensive, again due to taxes. Solution, buy cask wine (goon) You can buy a 5 litre cask of wine for about $18. Way cheaper than beer or spirits.
Thank you! Definitely agree on the ways to save money with those things :)
aussiemedia1959 how much is it on average for a gram of weed?
Thank you so much for this video!! Money has been the single biggest worry of mine since deciding i was going to go to Aus - This has helped massively x
You are very welcome Ashleigh! Really glad you found it helpful :D xx
Good information! I am heading to Oz in October for a year :)
+rhesusmonkey25 thanks :) Hope you have a great time, I'm sure you will! Keep an eye on my channel as I plan to put out other vids with helpful info for those coming over. I also have stuff about bank accounts and all the jazz on my blog!
Don't smoke, its super expensive, its almost illegal everywhere (pubs, clubs, anywhere food is served) and really you are better off spending the cash on fun things like surf lessons or sky diving.
I agree!
So is $105 aussie dollar each week enough ? Considering I have free accomodation. And don't drink alcohol nor smoke. Oh and i am on a vegan diet and propably stay in Melbourne for long , i"ll maybe go to Sydney in the weekend once.
With free accommodation and not drinking or smoking you will most likely be able to get by on $105 a week, but it might be tight at times. If you are on a vegan diet, I would suggest trying to get your fruit and veg from local farmers markets rather than the supermarkets as this will help keep costs lower :)
$27/hr pay .... really explains why nothing is being made in Australia anymore
Some of the prices for food were surprisingly low, others very high. 1.99 for a 2L milk? It's double that here in Canada lol.
What!! Australia is like one big movie theatre food prices more than my house
expensive living but good wages balance it out!
Love your videos!! Plus the way you speak is damn sweet 😍
Thanks, glad you are enjoying my videos :D
Is tap water safe to drink in AUS ?
So, with how much savings did you arrive there ? I'm leaving with the $5 000 they suggest having, I don't wanna freak out but seems like the everyday life is not cheap at all ......
Tap water is perfectly safe in the towns/cities but may taste a bit funky. Just make sure you don't drink anything marked bore water and if something says its not drinking water, pay attention! I think I had the suggested amount too but I also had a credit card as back up (emergencies only) if i needed to fly home at any point. Everyday life isn't cheap and savings go down quick, which is why I recommend looking for work sooner rather than later. Wages are pretty good on the whole, just don't leave it until you are on your last $200 before you start looking!! I hope you have an amazing trip :D
Gosh dang a plane ticket in the U.K. Is that cheap... *mom were moving to the U.K. Their tickets aren't $1,000*
They vary but you can get some good deals! I don't know where you buy your tickets but I always use skyscanner to try and get the best price :)
What's Perth like thinking of going over , are there my Irish brothers & sisters there ?
+JJ Quinn mc Donagh I like Perth. Its smaller and a bit sleepier than some of the other main cities but everything is easily accessible and there is still plenty going on! You have lots of Irish brothers and sisters out there. For the best guinness in Perth...head to Durty Nelly's! It's the best we found :)
Thank you that was soo helpful! I'm travelling from next month but stopping in Thailand and Bali along the way... starting to get super worried I won't have enough for Aus although i will be on a working visa I'd like to travel for a couple months first. Would you recommend a greyhound pass or buying a car to travel the east coast? x
No problem! That's very exciting! Don't worry too much as Thailand and Bali are fairly cheap destinations, you shouldn't end up spending a fortune in either :) In all honesty, for the East Coast I would say save your money and get a Greyhound hop on- hop off pass. They stop pretty much everywhere, so you will be able to see plenty. Another company that is a bit cheaper still, is Premier. They do have less of a varied timetable though, which is why we chose Greyhound. I have a blog post on everything you need to know about the Greyhound here: nomadicunicorn.com/greyhound-australia/ You will be fine getting the pass once you are in Australia, no need to do it in advance. If you get Greyhound buses around Christmas/New Year make sure you book on in advance, as they do get really busy. Also plan your accommodation well in advance as many places get fully booked and prices do go up. I hope you have an amazing time :D
Ahh thanks so much!! ill check out that vid! xx
No problem! :D xx
Cheers for the info
No problem! Hope you found it helpful :)
Random question... what veggie substitutes do they have..like quorn ect? :D x
Hey Annie! There are loads of veggie options although you will hear vegetarians referred to as vegos out there haha. You can find stuff in restaurants etc. in all the major cities. When you are more rural it can be a bit more challenging in terms of eating out, but you can always go to the supermarkets. Woolworths does Quorn and they have some amazing flavoured tofus (Macro honey soy one was my fave) and veggie burgers in the chilled section. Those bits are usually near to the cheese and yoghurts :D You can go to their online website and have a look if you're curious. There is also this eggplant (Aubergine) and miso dip....which is the BOMB! The best hummus is Obela if you're a hummus fan. A bit pricey (especially if you eat it all in one sitting, ahem) but SO GOOD!! Ps. Will be posting your parcel tomorrow, not been able to get to the post office as poorly, sorry !!! x
Great :D I need my veggie quorn pieces, sounds like I will be fine then! I keep finding new videos of your i haven't watched and have started to read the blog! Great stuff :) No worries hope you feel better soon!! :) xx
Yeah you will be fine! I didn't realise until yesterday that I've got nearly 100 videos up now which is crazy, so not surprised you keep finding new ones haha! Thats cool that you're reading the blog, need to get more into a regular routine with articles but i'm working on it! Thank you! I will e-mail you to say it has been posted. I'm going to send it recorded delivery so there should be no chance of it going off course! xx
I do, it's my morning motivation! Thanks :D look forward to it! xx
Hello sister, I am a Bangladeshi My name Maruf I am now in Malaysia I can apply to travel to Australia. How can I apply? Please help me. Please
copyrighted song that sucks anyway and bad lighting.
I agree the lighting is rubbish, but I had a pretty naff camera and only one room in the staff house that I could film this. Everyone has to start somewhere
I liked it super helpful video (ignore the haters!) X
Min wage right now is around $17.70/hr depending on state or fed.
Thanks for the info :)