KhunHeineken Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) On 2/7/2024 at 12:26 PM, still kicking said: Thats why you can't compare But you can compare the difference in purchasing power. What does 1000 baht buy you in Australia? What does the same 1000 baht buy you in Thailand? It's important to compare "like for like." That's where "The Big Mac Index" comes in. Google it. Edited February 8 by KhunHeineken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 2/7/2024 at 11:56 AM, still kicking said: What does have to do with Price of eggs. You are comparing Australian prices with Thai prices and not everybody drinks. My Thai wife is a nurse she makes 45 $ per hour I guess that is over 1000 baht per hour. I do get about 2500 $ per months on my pension You edited and added more to your post. No argument from me the hourly wage is higher in Australia, but you have to spend a lot more of that hourly wage just to be able to earn that hourly wage, such is the higher cost of living in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, KhunHeineken said: You edited and added more to your post. No argument from me the hourly wage is higher in Australia, but you have to spend a lot more of that hourly wage just to be able to earn that hourly wage, such is the higher cost of living in Australia. Yes, I added more because I forgot to write something. Oh give it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 A part of Australian culture that is becoming unaffordable. https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/unaffordable-luxury-price-of-beer-to-rise/news-story/ba9c90b6fea10e5b36b7e2e88ccae108 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemises Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 (edited) - Schooner of new and a pack of winnie blues please mate. - Sure. There ya go. That’s 75 bucks thanks mate ($15 beer, $60 smokes) 1,800 baht 🤣 Edited April 6 by Nemises 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 On 4/6/2024 at 9:43 PM, Nemises said: - Schooner of new and a pack of winnie blues please mate. - Sure. There ya go. That’s 75 bucks thanks mate ($15 beer, $60 smokes) 1,800 baht 🤣 All that tax on cigarettes was supposed to go to hospitals. Basically, smokers paying for their own health care when they get sick from smoking. Non smokers were going to benefit from this also. Billions of dollars in extra tobacco tax and the medical system still has record waiting times. Where does all that tobacco tax go? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleandGrumpy Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Dont miss the beer or the costs - or all the other khrapp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 On 6/3/2024 at 3:13 AM, TroubleandGrumpy said: Dont miss the beer or the costs - or all the other khrapp Difficult to escape the "khrapp" when you are an Aussie passport holder. They have you by the short and curlies, no matter where you are, and they make you pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Yes and 5 litres of wine is just 11 AUD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 10 minutes ago, still kicking said: Yes and 5 litres of wine is just 11 AUD And fine wine it must be. Seriously, for one to work all their life to come on a forum like this and boast about $11 casks of "goon" wine says more about yourself, than members who read your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 5 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said: And fine wine it must be. Seriously, for one to work all their life to come on a forum like this and boast about $11 casks of "goon" wine says more about yourself, than members who read your posts. I rather drink that wine than pay 60 AUD for a carton of pish 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 5 minutes ago, still kicking said: I rather drink that wine than pay 60 AUD for a carton of pish No mention of the higher cost of living in Australia. If you are trying to "take the pish" you are doing a lousy job. Give us some price comparisons from Coles / Woolies for "like for like" products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 (edited) 14 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said: No mention of the higher cost of living in Australia. If you are trying to "take the pish" you are doing a lousy job. Give us some price comparisons from Coles / Woolies for "like for like" products. Firs of all I shop at Aldie's my rent is 240AUD per week never increased in 7 years. I don't live in the rip-off states in the east my rent includes water my electricity is just about 90 per fortnight AUD but have not pay it since Covid. I live in the west my pension is 1230 AUD per fortnight. So what is your question? Edited June 4 by still kicking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 3 minutes ago, still kicking said: Firs of all I shop at Aldie's my rent is 240AUD per week never increased in 7 years. I don't live in the rip-off states in the east my rent includes water my electricity is just about 90 per fortnight AUD but have not pay it since Covid. I live in the west my pension is 1230 AUD per fortnight. So what is your question? You've told us all this before. I / We live in Thailand. I live in Thailand by choice, not for affordability, but mainly for the climate and lifestyle. I live in Pattaya. Yes, it has its critics, but there are so many choices for hospitality and activities here it's amazing, then, there is the nightlife. You live in an average size rural town / city on the west coast, shop at Aldi, and your biggest claim to fame is $11 cask wine. It's laughable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Just now, KhunHeineken said: You've told us all this before. I / We live in Thailand. I live in Thailand by choice, not for affordability, but mainly for the climate and lifestyle. I live in Pattaya. Yes, it has its critics, but there are so many choices for hospitality and activities here it's amazing, then, there is the nightlife. You live in an average size rural town / city on the west coast, shop at Aldi, and your biggest claim to fame is $11 cask wine. It's laughable. I live in the most populated town in WA I guess 2.5 million it is the capital city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 17 minutes ago, still kicking said: I live in the most populated town in WA I guess 2.5 million it is the capital city Here's a link to BWS. I can see 4l of wine for $10. Post a link of this fine wine that is $11 for 5l. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 5 hours ago, KhunHeineken said: Here's a link to BWS. I can see 4l of wine for $10. Post a link of this fine wine that is $11 for 5l. Harping over someones choice of booze, new low in the hunt for 'flame and glory'🙏too funnyKH!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleandGrumpy Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 3 hours ago, Olmate said: Harping over someones choice of booze, new low in the hunt for 'flame and glory'🙏too funnyKH!! Seems to me KH is seriously out of order. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Just now, TroubleandGrumpy said: Seems to me KH is seriously out of order. Its not all The kun is short of, but order of businesswas never a concern, the main game for him is fearmongering amongst us boomers, cheers olmate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 17 hours ago, KhunHeineken said: Here's a link to BWS. I can see 4l of wine for $10. Post a link of this fine wine that is $11 for 5l. BWS is expansive I buy at Dan Murphy's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 15 hours ago, Olmate said: Harping over someones choice of booze, new low in the hunt for 'flame and glory'🙏too funnyKH!! Not choice of booze, choice of price of that booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 12 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said: Seems to me KH is seriously out of order. Maybe, maybe not, but always entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 12 hours ago, Olmate said: Its not all The kun is short of, but order of businesswas never a concern, the main game for him is fearmongering amongst us boomers, cheers olmate. No fear mongering or scare mongering. The proposed changes are there for all to see, an both political parties are running with them. Go on the record and tell us all what "toss" you have on the proposed changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 3 hours ago, still kicking said: BWS is expansive I buy at Dan Murphy's Ok, so post a link, for 5 liter cask of wine for $11. Just interested to see it. After all, you are the one that posted about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 13 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said: Ok, so post a link, for 5 liter cask of wine for $11. Just interested to see it. After all, you are the one that posted about it. I posted the price from Aldie's is 9.95 for 4litres and 14.45 for 5 litres at Dan Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 42 minutes ago, still kicking said: I posted the price from Aldie's is 9.95 for 4litres and 14.45 for 5 litres at Dan Murphy So, it's not 5 liters for $11. Isn't that what you originally posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 23 hours ago, still kicking said: Yes and 5 litres of wine is just 11 AUD Well, there it is. Now, it turns out your posts aren't worth a piece of "pish." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Just now, KhunHeineken said: So, it's not 5 liters for $11. Isn't that what you originally posted? No, my post was 4 litres at Aldie's but never mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 2 minutes ago, still kicking said: No, my post was 4 litres at Aldie's but never mind Another Ausie hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunHeineken Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 4 minutes ago, still kicking said: Another Ausie hater Rubbish. These were your own words: "Yes and 5 litres of wine is just 11 AUD" it's in your own post. Recant, or post a link. You are full of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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