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Rain

Average rain in the UK compared to average rainfall in Australia. UK Kent, Monthly Rainfall in mm’s Jan-09 81 Feb-09 64.2 Mar-09 41.6 Apr-09 28.2 May-09 31.2 Jun-09 27 Jul-09 42.9 Aug-09 14 Sep-09 18.6 Oct-09 71.6 Nov-08 111 Dec-08… Read the rest

Skin Cancer

There are about 380,000 cases of Skin Cancer reported in Australia each year, and from that there are about 1,700 deaths. A ratio of about 4.4 deaths per 1,000 reported cases. There were about 92,000 cases of Skin Cancer reported… Read the rest

Food Price Comparison UK-Aus

A report that has been issued around the world has recently shown that Food prices have risen, during the last decade, by different amounts in different countries. The figures for Australia and the United Kingdom are shown as: Aus: 41%… Read the rest

Capsicum-Pepper

Capsicum in Australia is called Peppers in the UK In November 2009, these cost about $8 for a pack of the 3 colours, in the average supermarket. Fruit stores may be cheaper: $6 from one butchers shop in Melbourne – … Read the rest

Credit Card Debt

Credit Card Debt per head of Population UK Credit card debt per head of population 1994 Total of: £9,453,209,396 = £163.38 per person 2004 Total of: £60,951,509,687 = £1,018.66 per person 2008 Total of: £65,580,040,237 = £1,068.37 per person. (3.94%… Read the rest

2009 Legatum Prosperity Index

A few excerpts from the The 2009 Legatum Prosperity Index Table Rankings, that apply to the UK and Australia. Full details for many aspects and over 100 countries at the link at the bottom of the page. Education: – an… Read the rest

Internet Comparison

Internet Hosts An Internet host is a computer connected directly to the Internet. Australia 11.134 million (2008) United Kingdom 8.269 million (2008) Source: www.cia.gov/…/the-world-factbook Internet Users An Internet user is someone that accesses the Internet at least once in the… Read the rest

Tax Rate Comparison UK-AUS

Comparison of Australian and UK wage and tax rates July 2009 Average Earners Based on the average/median Male Full time earnings for each country. Total deductions as a percentage of gross earnings 23.9% UK 23.7% Aus Note: An extra, non… Read the rest

Equivalent UK and Australian degrees

The Australian government has a website that assists in assessing overseas qualifications. Australian Education International Some examples of Education comparisons are: UK 2ii Honours standard Australian Bachelor’s Honours: 2.2 / 2B / Credit 60%-69% Australian Bachelor’s Ordinary: 2.1 / 2A… Read the rest

Wage Comparison UK Australia 2009

A comparison of average wages between Australia and the United Kingdom. I am selecting to compare ‘Full time earnings’ rather than the average of Full Time and Part Time, as this should give a more realistic indication for someone that… Read the rest

Baby Formula

Baby Formula Australia – UK Comparisons I don’t have personal experience of this subject but I have heard the following: Cow and Gate = Karicare S26 = SMA Cow and Gate Cow & Gate is part of Group Danone, a… Read the rest

Marmite Our Mate Vegemite

The popular British spread Marmite can be found in Australia, but under an alternative name for legal reasons.

Our Mate

Our Mate – The British Marmite sold in Australia

but beware… there is an imposter about…

Australian Marmite

but it… Read the rest

The popular British spread Marmite can be found in Australia, but under an alternative name for legal reasons.

Our Mate

Our Mate – The British Marmite sold in Australia

but beware… there is an imposter about…

Australian Marmite

but it… Read the rest

Price of Beer in Australia

Australia Lager in Australia is £2.89 GBP Average using prices from 161 user(s). Popular brands Carlton Draught,coopers,VB United Kingdom Lager in United Kingdom is £2.68 GBP Average using prices from 740 user(s). Popular brands Carling,stella,Fosters Keep updated at: www.pintprice.com Updated… Read the rest

Child Tax Credits Child Benefit

Both Australia and the United Kingdom governments provide financial assistance for families with children. In Australia this is called Family Tax Benefit (FTB) whilst in the UK it is called Child Tax Credits and Child Benefit. The benefits that I… Read the rest

Education Comparison in Australian Schools

A common comment is that the primary education is different here in Australia when compared to the UK. A number of people have said that children here are allowed to be children for longer, no real pressure on direct learning,… Read the rest

Average House Prices Australia and UK

House Prices comparison Australia and Britain

When comparing House prices between Australia and the UK, the figures can be looked at in many different ways, to come up with differing results. For example, if we compare the average house price… Read the rest

Difference between Australian and British Chocolate

For many years we British have complained that Australian Cadburys chocolate is not as good as good old British Cadburys chocolate. But today, I came across what appears to be the truth. Very recently Cadbury in Australia changed its package… Read the rest

Drink Driving

It is an offence in both Australia and the UK to drive after drinking a certain amount of Alcohol. This limit is measured by the amount of alcohol found in the blood. The UK Law appears more relaxed in its… Read the rest

Annual Holiday Entitlement

Which country gets more holidays, Australia or Britain ? Minimum Entitlements: (edited to update information 7th April 2010) UK – Total Leave entitlement 28 days total : 20 Annual leave + 8 Public Holiday Australia – Total Leave entitlement (Specifically… Read the rest

Computer Price Comparison

Looking at prices of External Hard Drives today, and listing some Australian prices at www.abcdiamond.com/australia, I decided to compare the same item in the UK. Western Digital Elements 1TB External Hard Drive – Model: WDE1UBK10000 UK Price: £64.99 from Dell… Read the rest