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    [Fixed re-posting] The ABS' figure for the food component of the CPI doesn't check out

    @jjddww The issue is, how do you know it wasn't also on special when they did the study? It's not uncommon for laundry detergents, soap and dishwashing liquid go on very good sales.
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    [Fixed re-posting] The ABS' figure for the food component of the CPI doesn't check out

    @harybald Yeah, I've just added them all for myself but taken Coles's price for broccoli ($8.90) and bananas ($2.50) because Woolies doesn't display them per/kg on the website. I also forgot to add, when I search it I find the milk is $3.55 but I might live in a different state to OP which...
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    [Fixed re-posting] The ABS' figure for the food component of the CPI doesn't check out

    @harybald Was just about to comment exactly this, wrong size of flour and premium mince. Also, the $2.45 is for the foaming handwash, choice doesn't specify so it's probably the regular at $2.79. I guess the argument could be made that if the regular mince is not available, should the...
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    How to calculate if I can afford property of $xx?

    @nathaniel I believe banks will take the higher of your expenses or a number obtained using the Household Expenditure Method (HEM). So if you're very frugal, they will assess you at spending more than you actually do. I think the number is based off where you live, how much you earn, and whether...
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