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Moving to sydney, need help with expenses

Last activity 21 February 2015 by stumpy

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Hello mates
I have a job offer of In sydney. I am not too sure of expenses want opinion from forum if this would be enough for Indian family of three with 2.5 yr old daughter. I will be coming on 457 visa.
Below are the expenses i could figure out, can anyone please confirm. I need to decide by this weekend itself.
House rent - 1600
Groceries- 1200 (we are vegetarian and tea totaler)
Utilities (gas, electricity,water)- 200
Travel within city- 250 ( for self and spouse)
Day care (3 days a week) - 1200
Health insurance - 200
Tv/broadband - 100
Mobile- 100 (2 connections)

All are monthly rent, can anyone correct or confirm if something wrong.
Appreciate your help.

stumpy

@anil.gurwara

Look okay but you can double check figures on this website www.numbeo.com  I think you health insurance may be a little on the low side. Always allow a percentage for rises in overall costs.

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