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[tomwareham]

Your commentator obviously only spent a short time in Australia and he was either misinformed or someone was having a lend of him(trolling him) . You would only pay $9for a beer in a better style restaurant or club , beers are around $4 normally in a pub , Australia is expensive to people who come from countries with shit minimum wages when I was in the USthe maid that cleaned my room was working for $3 an hour the same hotel chain in Australia pays $20 that's the difference . Public transport in the cities is fantastic and if you wanted to visit an outlying town without public transport I expect you would do what you would in any country and hire a car . The shrimp on the barbie and Foster's myths are correct, no one would waste a good prawn by burning it and Foster's is the Victorian name for piss . Your unAustralian if you don't say g, day to as many people as possible especially good looking Sheila's .and the commentator bloke is correct when he says not to be offended when an Aussie swears at you , it's just a term of endearment . What he should have said is to come to Australia and find out for yourself what we are like , I should imagine you will find us to be just like everyone else except that we're better looking , more knowledgeable , affable to a fault, never exaggerate and are generally modest, unassuming and self deprecating shy individuals

[rosiec]

The difference is WE PAY A LIVING WAGE HERE.. Minimum Wage is $20.33 an hour ($772.60 a week) AND our workers get Sick Pay and Leave Loading and Paid Leave etc

[cherylgold]

l have never paid $9.00 for a beer in my life, where did he go for his beer, not the local pub if that's what he paid....

[colmastro]

Tipping is unheard of in Australia. You need to remember that minimum wage is typically for younger people between 16-19 and that's at places like McDonald's, kfc and other take away joints. A waitress at a restaurant in her mid 20s for example will get around $25hr.
Also, the food is ridiculously expensive and the restaurant passes that cost onto their employees, charge more for food to pay higher wage to employees.
We are of the strong belief that your employer pays your wage NOT the customer.
This also normalises employees to do their job and not be assholes if they don't get tipped or stress out due to their dependence on tips.
A secure, reliable income far outweighs low income and the need for tips.
It also makes for a far more pleasant dining experience for all involved, imagine a customer paying $45 for a chicken parma and a side of chips, $4 per glass of drink while still having to pay employees tips?
I frankly found it incredibly offensive that when i was in the U.S i was expected to pay the staff instead of their employer paying them. Not only that, you're conditioned to be angry at patrons instead of your employers. The fact that americans think this is normal and acceptable shows you're simply numb to it and think it's "normal".

[adriennehutchinson]

Don’t forget when looking for accommodation in Oz, to research apartment hotels. You get a kitchen and a laundry as well, this can keep your budget healthier as you can make your own breakfast, do your washing etc.

[shaz]

Tipping is almost non existent in Aust.
Also we have brilliant rail systems that criss-cross the country. You can travel in comfort all along the East Coast. The Indian Pacific goes from Sydney to Perth, stopping in Adelaide and vice versa. The Ghan goes from the South to the Top End and back and there are several other shorter services. It’s an experience in itself travelling on these rail systems.

[ozzybloke-craig]

Things are expensive in Australia, but if you aren’t that fussy, you can live off way less than $100 a day. This is not really including accomodation though. When you guys come to Aus, I will happily let you guys stay here for free and we can organise some people to help me show u guys Qld before sending u off to other places or something like that. But if you are living off $100 a day here, after paying rent and bills etc, you are doing pretty well for yourself.

[kanenstuff]

I never tipped in Australia never but now I work in Asia I tip but only if it's good service. You should always chat with the locals sure they can take you to places you would never know of but when we joke don't take us serious and enjoy Australia.

[DavidGigg]

A beer at a Restaurant may cost $9, but in a club (especially in New South Wales) or 'non trendy' pub more around $6. Also remember that you don't have to add a 15-20 % tip to drinks or meals out as hospitality staff are relatively well paid.

[yoluko]

I get you guys understand the size because you live in the US, but unlike the States, the size is compounded by the emptiness. Between the major cities there are huge stretches where you won't see another human for hundreds upon hundreds of kilometres. That means no fuel stations or places to grab basic supplies like food and water. There are plenty of stories about idiot foreigners who have died because they tried to drive from Perth to Alice Springs with nothing but a bottle of water and a six pack of beer.

Miles, the high minimum wage is adequate to cover the cost of living. I don't trust his values either, it appears to be a high estimate, more for a tourist then a local). We do have rapidly rising rent prices (and don't even mention house prices), which is a huge concern at the moment. But tipping in the US is required because the wages don't cover even basic costs.

Quick breakdown on Foster's - the Foster's company actually owns several breweries in Australia, and operates under those brands here. They therefore only exist on the international market as a brand. The joke is that you know it's a bad beer if they have to export it because Aussies won't drink it!"

[vkcrg]

$9 for a beer!!?? Hmmm no. I’ve been to the US many times and the prices are pretty similar. Australian wages are quite high so some costs are higher but it’s all pretty similar to the US. Melbourne does not have lockout laws. Even the Sydney laws were temporary. There is no tipping in Australia. It’s not expected. Minimum wage is about $20 an hour here.

[billborg]

In most respects I agree with Cal McKinley. Here in Brisbane, petrol (gas) has topped $A2.00 per litre. Tipping is not part of our culture. As elsewhere, you can buy cheaper meals at small cafes, restaurants, RSL (the equivalent of the American Legion) clubs and Leagues (football) and bowling clubs where a good meal can be had for $A25.00 or less. For transportation, try long distance buses or flights online. You have the advantage of $A1.00 = 72c (US). there is a GST (goods and service tax) on most things of 10%. Most tourist destinations and attractions are very expensive. Americans are referred to as 'Yanks' and/or 'Seppos' - short for 'Septic Tanks = Yanks. to give you an example of distances, Sydney to Brisbane is around 1, 000km (650 miles) and Brisbane to Cairns - both still in Queensland - is around 1, 200 miles. It is best to book hotels online as they are quite expensive - especially in Cairns, the Gold Coast and the capital cities.

[godamid]

Minimum wage does vary according to the industry. The current minimum wage is $20.33 for permanent employees with an extra 25% if you are employed casually.

[Nitemage]

Fosters is now made in the U.S as no one drinks it here. Food costs vary by city, Sydney if you go to china town you can eat for about $60-80 for a 3-5 days

[crustydownunder]

I'm an Aussie, living in Australia. As a tourist, yeah, you'd easily spend a hundred a day, if you had the money. But I've travelled all over this country, by plane, by train, by bus and by car, and you do not need to spend a hundred a day, unless you're living in hotels and hiring a car. When I backpacked around, I've lived on around $30 to $50 a day, some days way less, and that's including car hire and accommodation. If you do it on the cheap.
But if you want to go places and see things and have a great time, a hundred would be minimum.

[lescon]

$9 a beer? Where did he buy a beer from? Seriously I don't pay more than $4.
I more thing, when you go to the beach in summer, you must swim between the flags.

[robynmurray]

When you talk about the cost of things on Australia, you need to take into account the exchange rate (which is usually in favour of the US dollar) and the fact that sales tax is already included on the sticker price of Australian goods, rather than being added on at the checkout as in USA. So the price in the price tag, although it might seem higher, may be comparable to US prices once you factor in tax. Also, you don't have to pay tips The higher price of beer is in part due to government taxes. When you are talking about food, quality is a factor. You get what you pay for.

[brettkajar]

We rarely EVER tip. Just doesn't happen because we expect good service like everyone but we don't demean the person serving you. His statement about sledging your best friends and not kidding people who you're not sure about is absolutely true. If you come, you can expect a good time, good food and to make friends easily. For the most part, we are a generous, easygoing nation. Rule of THUMB for OZ - just smile and don't be a dick! Life is toooo short to be a DICK.

[beckarenathompson]

Guys your underestimating how far things are away from each other. Our cities aren't linked by train lines its legit either take a plane or go long road trips, like Adelaide and Melbourne are probably some the closest cities to each other and its like 16 hours of straight driving between them. also sometimes you dont see towns for like 4-5 hours sometimes longer if your going to perth or dawrin. And their like 2 street towns

[Thromash]

Also something to keep in mind at restaurants, although yes we have a high minimum wage. That doesn't mean every boss pays it.
It is a plague on Hospitality in Australia of dodgy owners.
They're also generally over worked & if you do tip someone, make sure to tell them it is for them.
There are places which people get their own tips but also places where they pool the tips & whether or not the people actually get it.. Just easier if you tell them.
- Worked in Hospo for 10 years so speaking from my experiences & what I've seen.