About krebsthe

Currently Lives:

Fort Collins, CO, United States

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United States

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Australia: Cost of living in Canberra:

Hi all, I posted this to misc.immigration.australia. Sorry for the cross-posting. I've been offered a scholarship to the ANU. I would like to know what my standard of living will be in "real" terms. You can help me by listing typical prices for the following "basket" of goods: a gallon of gas a lb (or kg) of fresh fruits or vegetables a month's rent for an austere 2 bedroom apartment a month of local phone service a latte (yes, really) What I'm wondering about is not just the exchange rate, but the "real" cost of living. I imagine that anything imported is probably costly. What are local commercial interest rates for a typical savings account? What about commercial lending rates, are they generally higher or lower than the U.S.? Are medical costs generally higher or lower than the U.S.? I expect my student health cover to barely manage. If my health cover provides 85% of the cost of a prescription, I want some idea of what that 15% is going to be. I will generally be living outside of Australia's social safety net. Thanks in advance for any help that you can provide. Please be as specific as possible. Regards, Theresa Krebs

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