Salary required for family of four

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herewegoMember26 July 2013 07:09:44

Hi all. My husband had been offered a job in Sydney. We will be relocating from South Africa. We have a 5 year old and an 8 year old. Please can someone tell me more or less what a good combined salary is (before tax) for us to live comfortably. Many many thanks

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DavidViP26 July 2013 12:21:25

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Hi herewego,

Hope you will get some good advices.

Thank you,

David.

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stumpyLaos Expert26 July 2013 23:47:55

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Your husband would be paying around 25% tax on his salary but you would get a little of that back when you put in your yearly tax return.

Cost of living is high here. Try this website for cost of living rentals etc www.numbeo.com The closer to the city the more expensive to rent

Schooling will be a big cost too. You need to do an online search for schools near your husband's work or where you intend to live.

Travel in rush hour can be a nightmare.

walkerwb Guest

walkerwbGuest03 October 2013 10:34:18

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About AUSD $3000.00 per week you can live comfortable with your hub and kids.

cheers

Walker

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