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comparisons

UK and Australian housing bubbles

Books + Ideas — September 2010

The Economist's global house price comparison suggests that UK residential property is 34% overpriced and Australian property 61% overpriced. more

comparative utility costs

Moving, Technology — September 2010

Utility costs are very different in Sydney and Oxford. Overall the UK is more expensive, even at current exchange rates. more

the Anglo-Saxon chain of being

Books + Ideas — August 2010

The British media really only cover Australia when there are major political events, disasters, or "man bites kangaroo" stories. more

Exchange rates and relative prices

Moving — July 2010

I've adjusted to thinking in pounds and not converting prices to Australian dollars, at least for daily life. more

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