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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • Come shop with me in this grocery shopping vlog and find out how much does food shopping cost in Australia? In this ALDI haul Australia we cover all the items in this ALDI haul with prices to get a healthy grocery haul on a budget for family. This is the ultimate ALDI grocery haul 2021.
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  • @blackdatto
    @blackdatto Před 3 lety +9

    Everyone who moves to Australia moves here for a better life style. You guys seem to be getting right into the new lifestyle enjoying the sun and everything that goes with it. I don’t understand why some other families that move here choose to try and recreate their old lifestyle in a new place sure keep some family traditions and culture of course. We love learning about and experiencing other cultures and often our friends will oblige and we enjoy doing similar in return.
    When my parents first arrived in Australia their new friends invited them for a barbecue and ask them to bring a plate. My mum thought they must be short of plates and brought a plate, an empty plate. Yep mum and dad soon learned. As a kid I remember inviting friends over for a barbecue mum was perplexed that our guests would bring their own meat what was wrong with hers was it not good enough? They soon adjusted however to this day please don’t bring food when you’re invited as a guest to a European-Aussie household. But everything else is complete Aussie spec.
    Welcome guys! Hope to see ya on the west coast some time. Look me up.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +6

      Thanks bud. While we will try and preserve some traditions that fit our new lifestyle, we knew for the beginning that it would be more important to adapt and get on with our new life. We really enjoy our new lifestyle and all that comes with it

    • @michaelknight2721
      @michaelknight2721 Před 9 měsíci +1

      So basically if your Australian neighbours invited you over for a bbq,then you are expected to turn up with a plate full of food.

    • @blackdatto
      @blackdatto Před 9 měsíci

      @@michaelknight2721 yes, that is exactly right! Do Europeans it just doesn’t make sense but it’s okay

  • @scarletscarlet7667
    @scarletscarlet7667 Před 3 lety +6

    Its better if you buy your fruit and vegetables from a fruit and veg shop rather than supermarket, usually cheaper and much fresher so it lasts longer.. or even better go to a farmers market

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +2

      This si definitely something we do, and will be making a video showing it soon

    • @hannesRSA
      @hannesRSA Před 3 lety

      I haven't found anything cheaper than shopping in the mall.. it seemed like veg markets are more expensive looking online. Any tip on where to go look in western suburbs?

  • @touchstar68
    @touchstar68 Před 3 lety +7

    Although the newer AirCon systems are more energy efficient, they will still chew the juice quite a bit.
    If you haven't got it yet look into solar panels. They won't eliminate your power bill but it will bring the bill down considerably.
    The Queensland government has good incentives to install as well.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +4

      We do have solar panels, considering a few more and maybe even a battery

    • @ianbrook7793
      @ianbrook7793 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes that's true and if you can afford it get a battery for it that way you save more as you use what you save at night

    • @touchstar68
      @touchstar68 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ThatJohnstonLife We're with Alinta Energy.
      Only around $120-$150 a quarter.

  • @claytonchristophersen1633

    When you do those day trips , always have an Esky , You will always get Good Deals Roadside So have cash and Change . The market is Lots cheaper than the Supermarkets .Buy Fresh where you can .

  • @jimmyt8008
    @jimmyt8008 Před 3 lety +3

    I have lived in Brisbane now north Brisbane all my life I will still watch you shop at Dan Murphy's I like watching you take on the differences between the two counties love the channel guys keep it up. cheers!!!!

  • @charlesemerson6763
    @charlesemerson6763 Před 3 lety +5

    When we came in 1975 my mother was blown away at the price of meat. I think for the first month we ate meat 6 days a week.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Lifestyles have definitely changed since then

    • @seanwilliams4087
      @seanwilliams4087 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, back in the 70s meat was very cheap here but (among other reasons) the export market has driven up the relative prices.

  • @marianjeffrey8684
    @marianjeffrey8684 Před 3 lety +6

    The meat is so good here. Steaks are the best. We eat well and fresh. Aldi do good salmon and at Christmas a great marinated half a salmon, also their frozen prawns are Australian sourced. Find a deli and buy New Zealand epicure cheese.
    Get an aldi coffee machine and they coffee is ok, much better than instant.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +2

      We like to meat too, but also go to a butchers if we fancy something special

  • @kiayacarterbrace
    @kiayacarterbrace Před 3 lety +3

    😂 Oh it's been a while since I've watched the channel. Forgot how much I miss the Brit in Brisbane updates. Thank you for making your videos 🙏🏻

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Missed out on a top name there. I bet "Brit in Brisbane" is already taken!

  • @sandboxrec01
    @sandboxrec01 Před 3 lety +4

    definitely need to go to coles or woolies to get a true appreciation of australian food!

  • @carolynwhetham9514
    @carolynwhetham9514 Před rokem +1

    Yes we love Uncle Dans. Owned by Woolies & cheaper than everywhere else. Note: most ALDIs have a alcohol area. There is some things that for me I have to get from Coles or Woolies. Button mushrooms are sold loose, ice cream & Zooper Doopers ( popsicles) imperative & OJ. Go to an independent bush for me

  • @PlayWithSunshine
    @PlayWithSunshine Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for fulfilling my request for this video! Awesome. Sending it to my hubby who’s worried about prices. The Dan Murphy video would probably be more of interest to him 🤣 so would love to see it!

  • @nataliem5329
    @nataliem5329 Před 2 lety +1

    You may like Mersey Valley Vintage cheese or Cracker Barrell extra sharp cheese - both sold at Woolies or Coles. Coles also has a selection of Brittish sausages/bacon etc.

  • @suku420
    @suku420 Před 3 lety +8

    Would be great to see a Dan Murphy alcohol shop. Thanks.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +3

      If that's what the people want...

    • @ianbrook7793
      @ianbrook7793 Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife one of the cheapest bottle shops that's true but didn't know you liked aussie beer yet aussie. wines and spirits too

  • @annikamills4774
    @annikamills4774 Před 3 lety +2

    Would definitely be interested in hearing all about day care and what's involved and costs etc... loving these videos thank you for all the info.

  • @Ozvideo1959
    @Ozvideo1959 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm not familiar with Brisbane so I can't say for sure but it's probably worth looking into your local markets. In Melbourne quite a lot of people do their grocery shopping at Queen Victoria market, Prahran market, Preston market or Dandenong market.
    It's especially good if you go around 11am on Saturdays because the vendors sell meat, seafood and poultry way cheaper than any supermarket. Food for thought (excuse the pun)
    I'm sure Brisbane has fresh produce markets too. You probably should look into it. Supermarkets are ok as far as convenience goes but you pay considerably more for that convenience.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      We have some nice markets where we were but we have recently moved. Thanks for the tip, we will look for some new markets near us

    • @susancoman5529
      @susancoman5529 Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife there was/is a Sunday market at Carseldine. The University at Carseldine /Taigum. Not sure since COVID. Also market at Redcliffe along the waterfront on Sunday.

  • @lesleymclachlan667
    @lesleymclachlan667 Před 3 lety +4

    Very informative thank you. I would like to encourage you to make sure you're supporting Australian producers and buy local and Australian made.

  • @hannesRSA
    @hannesRSA Před 3 lety +1

    A lot of stuff is double from South African prices as well. Including beef. I used to get good steak from $10/kg. (Used to pay up to $14/kg but then it's 2" thick ribeye). Bananas and all fruit and veg are double.

  • @Myrtlecrack
    @Myrtlecrack Před 3 měsíci

    That comes out to about $6.90(USD) per pound, which would be a great price for Porterhouse(New York steak in the US). In the US, a "Porterhouse" would be that same section but with the bone and a large cut of the Tenderloin attached. In conventional non-regional English that is a boneless loin strip steak. "Potato Gems" are called "Tater Tots" in the US, they were invented in the eastern portion of my state of Oregon in the US, in 1953. Eggs are cheap!

  • @kerri01
    @kerri01 Před 3 lety +1

    If you like a sharp cheese you may enjoy Mersy Valley Classic flavor. It has a nice crumble but it could be really soft in QLD heat - not sure.
    Also, on the heat, La Niña has made this a mild summer on the East coast. Yes, there have been hot days, but you can expect runs of baking hot days during summer over the next couple of years. Having AC upstairs will be a blessing!

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, we'll look out for that cheese. I also think it's been a nice intro for us having a cooler summer too

  • @carolfleming9715
    @carolfleming9715 Před 3 lety +4

    Just watch your power bills with the ducted system. Make sure you keep zones off when not using

  • @greekxstitcher5379
    @greekxstitcher5379 Před 3 lety +3

    You really missed your calling .... you are soo funny bless you! AC is a must in the summer ! Food seems expensive for me here in the USA! 2.5 kilos for sugar here in the USA 1.79 I just went today! Raisins are expensive too , we are spoiled here when it comes to prices that’s why everyone is big! Lol Pasta is the same but ours is like 1 kilo! I’m Greek so I use kilos! Alcohol in our state is sold at State stores except in some areas you can buy at supermarkets outside the big citiesBe well your baby girl is a doll! X You all did good moving to OZ but me I’m trying to get my hubby to move to the UK! Lol

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey thanks, those prices sound cheap to me..

    • @newbris
      @newbris Před 3 lety

      Just in case you don’t realise the Australian dollar is lower than US dollar so those prices not as bad as they look. Eg 2kg sugar in Australia is $1.36 in US dollars. There is a country wide minimum wage above $15 US dollars as well so salaries make things cheaper.

    • @greekxstitcher5379
      @greekxstitcher5379 Před 3 lety

      @@newbris I do have relatives in OZ and have visited as recently as 2017 it’s very expensive compared to the USA!

    • @newbris
      @newbris Před 3 lety

      @@greekxstitcher5379 yes just pouring out higher minimum salaries can make things seem more expensive to visitors than locals.

  • @ArvinDaddy
    @ArvinDaddy Před 3 lety +2

    ALDI rocks! we also like it here in Michigan... a little low on variety but a great value overall...

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah, if you can get over the limited choice, then there are some great products.

  • @leannefardone
    @leannefardone Před 3 lety +2

    You can purchase British style sausages from Coles and Woolies. Great haul. Welcome to Australia!

  • @matthewcullen1298
    @matthewcullen1298 Před 2 lety

    Don't worry mate . As a born and bred Queenslander, I've found the heat this week really oppressive and I'm an older carpenter whose worked up around Mackay in the middle of summer. I'm sure you've already discovered some of the water parks around the place.Not sure which area your in but there is a huge free pool with area for the kids.,at Orion shopping area at Springfield lake. I have not been to South bank in years but I think there is a free beach type swimming lagoon there still. Now you understand why Queensland has produced some dynamite Olympic swimming legends 😀 it's a place where the water is part of your childhood. Even if it's just at the local creek 😃

  • @RJS4287
    @RJS4287 Před 3 lety +2

    Having lived as a dual citizen on and off in the UK and Australia for the past 30 plus years - one of the few things I miss about the UK is the ability on occasion to go to "top of the range" supermarkets. My dinky-di , fifth generation Australian wife agrees. I know it is expensive but we really miss Waitrose - nothing compares in Australia for quality and choice. I even think Sainsbury's is actually better than Coles or Woolies which I would rate along with Asda and Tesco's. My local Aldi here in Sydney is better than the ones I can remember where we lived in Caversham in the UK - though I am almost grateful Lidl abandoned plans to come here. From what I remember it was cheaper than Aldi but a bit depressing. Not sure how Brexit might impact on choice. M and S threatened to come to Australia for years - the nearest they got was Singapore and I am not sure that one is still open. The M and S online service is excellent and their value is very good if you want something a bit better than Target or Big W. But having accounts on both their UK (so I can send stuff to my UK friends and relatives) and Australian sites, they charge Australians more (and it is just not the delivery costs). It is a bit like international airfares (if you remember them). The same ticket will cost you more to the same destinations on the same airline depending whether you buy and start your journey in the UK or Australia. In Qantas' case it has been up to 30% more for me (a few years ago) - they say they price for local market conditions.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      We know Caversham well having lived in Reading. We never really shopped at the premium supermarkets in the UK, however think they're missing out over here with some of the dine in deals that M&S used to do

    • @offshoreblue9198
      @offshoreblue9198 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ThatJohnstonLife We liked Caversham as I could bike to the station as I worked near Paddington and my wife worked at Henley. At the time both Caversham and Henley had Waitroses. My wife said Henley was the best place in the world for Charity Shops - rich older people and no young uni students. We left in 2010 after 5 years in UK. I can still vote in Reading until 2024 as I have both UK and Australian passports. Reading Borough Council send me a reply paid airmail postal vote. I wouldn't have bothered except (to be controversial) I wanted like most Aussies to vote no to Brexit. Partly ideological, partly because a UK passport is now a lot less useful and partly because I have a few assets in the UK and Brexit has hit the pound exchange rate badly. When I first moved to Australia in the 1990s it was 47p to the Aussie Dollar - I daren't look now but it must be 20% weaker. (you need not comment!). Just in terms of moving abroad my wife as an Aussie had to go through as many immigration hoops as you - "Life in Britain tests" etc, plus it cost us about 2,000 pounds in total to get her a visa. She actually got in on a speeding ticket! When we went down to the Home Office in Croydon we had twenty documents in our joint names but then they asked us for something in her name only (which was not on the form). If we did not produce anything we did our 950 pounds for that part of the process. So she gave up her speeding ticket - I thought we might "fail" but the bloke said "that will do - we all have them, they give them out at ASDA".

  • @TheBAMFamalam
    @TheBAMFamalam Před 3 lety +2

    That Dan Murphy’s haul is going to cost you a fortune 😆 - great video, super helpful for anyone moving over ❤️

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Ha ha. I'm going to have to think carefully about what to get!

    • @TheBAMFamalam
      @TheBAMFamalam Před 3 lety +1

      @@ThatJohnstonLife you may need to get that bar built sooner rather than later 😆🥂

  • @brilliantbutblue
    @brilliantbutblue Před 3 lety +2

    Loved it👍 Glad you got the AC fixed but the price blew the budget!! Another great vid as always. Cheers from Melbourne.

  • @RolandjHearn
    @RolandjHearn Před 3 lety +3

    You guys are doing so well, you take everything in your stride and you have a real Aussie attitude - you seem to ooze "she'll be right, mate". You are really doing damage to the winging pomme stereo type.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Ha ha. Thanks for that Roland, guess the Aussie attitude must be rubbing off on us

  • @genala792
    @genala792 Před 3 lety +3

    In NSW you can buy alcohol in the Aldi stores: beer, wine, stong spirits.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +2

      Same as back in the UK. Great isn't it?

    • @garyq531
      @garyq531 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ThatJohnstonLife QLD and SA are the only states that don't allow liquor to be sold in Supermarkets

    • @hannesRSA
      @hannesRSA Před 3 lety +1

      I was looking for ALDI box wine for some time until I found out that QLD has different licensing.

  • @carolfleming9715
    @carolfleming9715 Před 3 lety +4

    I’ve lived in Northside Brisbane after coming here from England in 1973 if you need any advice I’d be happy to help

  • @gusdrivinginaustralia6168

    IGA are the best, they can get whatever they want to sell, not led by head office they're independent, most of them have good local dairy options.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      We do like an IGA if we need to pick up something quickly on the way home. Great shop

    • @gusdrivinginaustralia6168
      @gusdrivinginaustralia6168 Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife our local is the same size as the normal Woolworths /Coles and it has loads of options for every desire. And the brands the big companies ignore and good local stuff. They can stock what they want not what head office tell them to.

  • @snaik08
    @snaik08 Před 3 lety +2

    Would be great if you could do a video about your experience finding child care/nursery. Thanks!

  • @stevenbalekic5683
    @stevenbalekic5683 Před 3 lety +1

    Weetbix is the original product that was then released in the UK as weatabix. The 'a' in weatabix kinda makes no sense since they are 'wheat biscuits'
    But maybe it's a naming copyright thing?

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Every day is a school day, I hereby retract my comment about weetbix

  • @jacquelinetennant5049
    @jacquelinetennant5049 Před 3 lety +3

    Try the Mersey Valley Extra tasty or vintage cheese. You’ll need to get it at woollies or a delicatessen though.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Will take a look next time we go shopping there

    • @blackdatto
      @blackdatto Před 3 lety

      Yep I have to second that!

    • @automandan3066
      @automandan3066 Před 3 lety

      My mum buys that and gets the shits at me when i eat it in 2 days lol

  • @ianbrook7793
    @ianbrook7793 Před 3 lety +2

    not sure about brissy but in sydney i go to to the chicken factory for our chicken breast and whole ones quit a bit cheaper

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Will have to take a look for what they have up here

    • @ianbrook7793
      @ianbrook7793 Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife that's fresh chicken not frozen

  • @kathrynregan3214
    @kathrynregan3214 Před 3 lety +3

    Well I liked hearing about your new house troubles and about the new air con and it's costing (bet you are really glad that was fixed quickly and you can live more comfortable. Also loved hearing about your shopping trip we don't have Aldi in Nz - looking forward to the next video post :)

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. ALDI is missing a trick not being in NZ

    • @ianbrook7793
      @ianbrook7793 Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife i know i'm an old age pensioner but I have a few things like checking the Coles and woolies weekly catauloges
      for check stuff that we use

  • @barbaratakiari858
    @barbaratakiari858 Před rokem

    When I lived in Australia aldis was a new supermarket that arrived 2000, it took off like a rocket. Cheap as chips.

  • @donnahowe6666
    @donnahowe6666 Před 3 lety +3

    Try living up in Cairns. Zero choice other than coles and woolies. 💩 How I miss the little independent shops and high streets 😢😢😢

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh wow. Bet that's tough!

    • @donnahowe6666
      @donnahowe6666 Před 3 lety +1

      @Master Yoshi where do you shop then? Is it just really exxy little supermarkets? You’re right, we have some fantastic produce up here and a couple of decent markets. My issue is that Coles and Woolworths have monopolised grocery shopping in Australia.👎🏼

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      @Master Yoshi how do you live?

  • @crazycatllady3675
    @crazycatllady3675 Před 3 lety +1

    cocktail franks, also known as cheerio`s or little boys. boil them in water and eat with tomato sauce.

  • @1njfrench
    @1njfrench Před 3 lety +1

    This was a very helpful video and yes would love to see a shop in Dan Murphy. My family and I have flights booked to move to Perth on 1st June and we are all finding your videos extremely helpful. Thank you so much 😄

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Good luck with your flights. We hope you get here safe

    • @1njfrench
      @1njfrench Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife thank you so much. We were already bumped from a flight back in October so we have everything crossed that we make it out to Perth in June 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

  • @mickp10
    @mickp10 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the interesting videos, on differences between UK and Aus. Which central aircon did you put in?

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. He have a Daikin on the ducted and a Mitsubishi Heavy on the split

  • @carolfleming9715
    @carolfleming9715 Před 3 lety +3

    Food is fairly expensive, I spend $300 a week for two of us. Costco are great for families if you can get to one. You’ve shopped at the cheapest place around. If you did that shop at Woollies or Coles you would have paid about $40 more. I shop at woollies cos I like my ‘brands’

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +2

      We do have a Costco near us, will be trying that one soon

    • @brilliantbutblue
      @brilliantbutblue Před 3 lety

      Hey there, Costco (Melbourne) is lethal!! Everything in such large quantities its useless to a small family, despite buying in bulk its seriously no cheaper than regular supermarkets per item count. Who in the heck wants kilos and kilos of the one item, thats the downside. More for large family👍👍

    • @jennifernorton5885
      @jennifernorton5885 Před 3 lety +1

      $300 for 2?!! 😳

    • @chrisrosie0584
      @chrisrosie0584 Před 3 lety +1

      $300 avg. for 4 here, and thats at woollies.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      @@chrisrosie0584 gonna have to save up before I go there then

  • @terrimilligan1429
    @terrimilligan1429 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done guys great u tube x

  • @alphaomega7191
    @alphaomega7191 Před 3 lety

    If you want to get more upmarket food the "dumpster dives" at Woolies and Coles are pretty good. Both have tried to go for some more upmarket salads and meat dishes but they usually have relatively short use by times which means they tend to have discounted ones that need to be used in a day or two pretty often. If you are near one of those it's worth checking those sections now and then to get those sort of things at a discounted price - they often tend to do discounts late afternoons on bread and that sort of baked stuff that always have pretty short use by dates so if you know when they normally do that at your local you can time a shopping run and snap up some nice stuff that you can eat that night or the next day. Also Coles and Woolies tend to alternate discounts so for instance I like the various Uncle Bens Rices as side dishes with meals but the regular price is about 3.20 but probably once a month it's around 1.60 so you just have to watch out and snap those sort of things with long distance use by dates up in bulk when they are cheap. It's worth noting too that ALDI is cheaper for most things but not all and it's worth comparing - things like meat skewers are actually pretty cheap at Woolies and they are perfect Barbie fodder and the ALDI versions are actually slightly more expensive a lot of the time. Prices do tend to vary by area too so where you live can effect what you pay by a lot more than you'd expect sometimes.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, we're going to try Coles and Woolies as a comparison next

    • @alphaomega7191
      @alphaomega7191 Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife - In general Aldi is cheaper but if you want more gourmet stuff like those nicer sausages then Coles and Woolies are definitely the more likely port of call. Hope you are enjoying your new home.

  • @carolsanders637
    @carolsanders637 Před 3 lety +2

    Queensland is always hot and humid all year round, come and live in Victoria, a lot colder climate.

    • @biggin9077
      @biggin9077 Před 3 lety

      In Vic, if you don't like the weather, just wait an hour. Queensland hot and humid in summer and fantastic for the rest of the year.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Although it's tough to get used to, we have always wanted to live in the warm

    • @Sydneysider1310
      @Sydneysider1310 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ThatJohnstonLife Queensland weather is unrelenting. Becomes unbearable when you get older. Hot weather may be a novelty when you're fresh from UK but just wait till the novelty wears off LOL

    • @RolandjHearn
      @RolandjHearn Před 3 lety +2

      Queensland - beautiful one day, perfect the next. Victoria, worst weather on the planet, it is beyond me why people choose to live in the place that is miserable every day of the year.

    • @gusdrivinginaustralia6168
      @gusdrivinginaustralia6168 Před 3 lety +1

      @@RolandjHearn I got bored with Brisbane weather, just the same all the time, 28-32, boring, rather VIC variety, 4-45.

  • @claire221287
    @claire221287 Před 3 lety +1

    Woolies brand extra mature cheese is great, also Aldi have a 18 or 21 (can't remember) month mature vintage cheese which is really nice.

  • @WeixDraqz
    @WeixDraqz Před 3 lety +2

    Can you drive in Australia with a UK full licence? And how many points did you guys have when applying for the visa ?

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes you can, and we had 75 points pre covid. We have video topics on both, check out our channel!

    • @WeixDraqz
      @WeixDraqz Před 3 lety +2

      @@ThatJohnstonLife haha Yeah I've watched about 12 videos from you guys today! Just another question about income taxes ? Obviously if I get a permanent visa would I pay the citizen tax or the foreign tax bracket?

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      @@WeixDraqz ha ha. Thanks for the support. As a PR you can apply for a tax number then you pay the citizen tax rate

  • @Hannahhink
    @Hannahhink Před 3 lety +1

    Pressed the like button before actually watching it because of the Aldi 😂 🇩🇪

  • @amandast100
    @amandast100 Před 2 lety

    All the things you are saying are not available, we buy every week from Woollies. Loads of cheese options at Coles and Woollies. Aldi is still relatively new to Australia is not really indicative of a normal Australian supermarket.

  • @Bambixmum
    @Bambixmum Před 3 lety +2

    I've lived here 3 years and found those aldi thin sausages the nices tasting and also great for xmas doing pigs in blankets cut in 3rds . Dunno if you noticed either but Aldi have a good few selections of British cheeses :) Red Leicester is my fav , its about 3.99 which compared to others find not bad price , also seen Wensley Dale and Yorkshire cheddar. We're a fam of 4 , 5 if you count the dog and we spend $120 max pw . Also reject shop has a good range of items now like pasta for 50c and bonus is the Tescos range of foods , baby items.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Ooh, will have to try the reject shop too. Thanks for the tip

    • @peterbreis5407
      @peterbreis5407 Před 2 lety

      I tried the Tesco's products at The Reject Shop out of curiosity. Are they all reject Tescos? Because I thought they were almost universally awful and inferior to equivalent Australian products.
      Penguin biscuits compared with Tim Tams, are terrible and cost way more. I threw away a lot of the sweets. if I had blind tasted the liquorice I'd have struggled to tell what the heck it was.

  • @seanwilliams4087
    @seanwilliams4087 Před 2 lety +1

    I commented on one of your beer tasting videos that you should check out the Aldi beers for taste/value but watching this I've just found out that Aldi don't sell alcohol in their QLD (or SA) stores! How unfortunate that you have to miss out on their good value grog!

  • @triarb5790
    @triarb5790 Před 3 lety +1

    You don't seem to understand that we have seasonal produce in Australia in a way that you do not in the UK.
    Go to Farmers markets ,butchers and fruit n veg shops, rather than awful supermarkets. The prices of fruit and veg will change with the season. It is a far healthier way to eat and better environmentally.
    Its alarming how much packaged food you've bought in a country with such superior quality fresh produce. Get out of supermarkets!

  • @guybonfiglio5899
    @guybonfiglio5899 Před 3 lety +1

    Aldi is always fun. But I still can’t work out why they were selling snow chains in the Qld summer.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Ha ha. They do sell some random stuff but that one doesn't make sense!

  • @kirapyper4014
    @kirapyper4014 Před 3 lety

    Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp- which you can get from woolworths. what i use when i need a aged cheese

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, will have to look out for that one and give it a try

  • @slush2002
    @slush2002 Před 3 lety +1

    cracker barrow vintage cheese worth a try

  • @redwarcube
    @redwarcube Před 2 lety +1

    Wellllll , ""A"" in wheAt bix is not too much for us it's just hard to find it in all the "" fields of wheAt "".
    Besides we like to save some the A's for the end of the sentence when were r asking a question like
    Lets go to the bottle-o A?
    or
    We better stop at the Serv-o and fill up A?
    When an Ozy puts ""A ?"" at the end of a sentence there telling u that what they want to do . ;p

  • @TheSamleigh
    @TheSamleigh Před 2 lety

    F Me! That’s a huge job.
    I’m born and bred Ipswichian and AC was not the thing in homes as a kid.
    Every Summer Day was over a 100F and No breeze.
    AC is a gift not a given.
    Cocktail Frank’s … CHEERIOS … they’re cheerios guys.
    Kids parties - fairy bread and cheerios (served hot … with Tom sauce).
    Adult parties - cheerios.

  • @mackyblackgaming2882
    @mackyblackgaming2882 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey man just so you are aware it does say your address in this video not sure if you want it out there. I’m not gonna time stamp it or say where coz then others will try find it but if you want me to then just reply.

  • @tomm6273
    @tomm6273 Před 3 lety +1

    Definitely do a Dan Murphy video- would be great to watch!

  • @krisjames4276
    @krisjames4276 Před 3 lety +1

    Very helpful for people thinking of moving to Australia.

  • @peterbreis5407
    @peterbreis5407 Před 2 lety

    Plenty of mature crumbly cheddar cheese available but unlikely you will find it in Aldi which sticks to standard/basic products. Aldi is generally, but not always cheaper. I don't buy their fruit and veg and there are whole sections which are definitely not cheap/not good. Never touch their ice cream, crisps, bisciuits, or chocolates or coffee/tea, which are all rubbish. Except for frozen fish, nearly all their frozen foods are somewhat more expensive.
    Shop wisely.

  • @janebrooking5232
    @janebrooking5232 Před 3 lety +1

    I find that cheese in Australia is tasteless, as is the bacon. We live in WA. Maybe it is different elsewhere?

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 Před 2 lety

      Aldi do a Harabanero, spicy bacon . There are flavoured cheeses as well, Costco has some interesting varieties.

  • @Hairbyben
    @Hairbyben Před 3 lety

    Yep cider is expensive I remember I wanted a pack of 4 kopparberg and couldn’t believe how expensive they are.
    Anything imported is expensive
    Now sausages. My father in law uses a butchers in kawana. Found it’s the closest place he can find to traditional Uk sausages

  • @ji1511
    @ji1511 Před 3 lety

    The problem with ducted to all rooms but with only 1 control in the upstairs common area, usage can be wasteful n inconvenient.
    We were renting a new house in sydney which had a Samsung AC.
    While only 2 rooms upstairs needed the AC... All 4 rooms come on too.
    To adjust the temp... We had to walk out of the room. Having a control panel per room may be costly but is more economical in the long run.
    Aldis.. Do try the Choceur range of chocolates.
    My fav is the hazelnut n rum n rasin.
    The block is milky n so full of fresh tasting nuts.
    Cheap too.
    To me, it beats Cadbury, Aero, Nestle.... Enjoy..

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      Will definitely look at those chocolates. We had the same concerns with ducted, but ours is all wifi controlled with individual controls in each room to. Every room can be individually pre-set and the unit is designed to shut off once the rooms have reached the desired temperature to save energy. The unit will even run at reduced capacity if we only need cooling to 1 or 2 rooms. The technology nowadays is much better

    • @ji1511
      @ji1511 Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife Yup... I only realised as I read further on.... But I had already send off my message 😊.
      Hope u enjoy the Choceur chocs.

  • @jnffer
    @jnffer Před 2 lety

    Yes, Murphy’s, please!

  • @abdoaiman
    @abdoaiman Před rokem +1

    You will spend much more nowadays here in the uk to buy same stuff.. Trust me i believe its cheaper in Australia 😅

  • @hannesRSA
    @hannesRSA Před 3 lety

    Stock item from ALDI for us: Cooking bacon. Just eat it like any bacon. $8/kg .. may as well live on it!

  • @gettingoutwiththekids
    @gettingoutwiththekids Před 3 lety

    Your channel as grown so much since your move. Think i need move haha. Well done though. I am going brag about been on of your first 100 subs 😅😅

  • @davidmarshall1988
    @davidmarshall1988 Před 3 lety

    It would be great to know how much plant based alternatives are? Heard Australia is good for vegans but I imagine the cost is a little more for a standard shop?

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 Před 2 lety +1

      I regularly see plant based/ meat alternative foods on special at Woolworths, as it’s not as popular as the real thing

  • @Smart_Tamaha
    @Smart_Tamaha Před 2 lety +1

    Can I buy a home in Brisbane Open homes (Sub urbans) ?

  • @kidsgames5870
    @kidsgames5870 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice
    How much cost for agent who did migration,

  • @Satya2btrue
    @Satya2btrue Před 3 lety +3

    Bit of junk food there guys! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @stuarthancock571
    @stuarthancock571 Před 3 lety

    Aldi is cheapest by far but the fridge and pantry would be very boring if that was your only supermarket, with basically their generic brand and that's it. Their meat range is pretty good but for other goods I mix it up a little with the other supermarkets for variety and choice.

  • @Robert-cu9bm
    @Robert-cu9bm Před 2 lety

    Australia gets to name wheat bix because they had them first.

  • @The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU

    ALDIs the best!

  • @michaelobrien5366
    @michaelobrien5366 Před 2 lety +1

    Cocktail Franks....AKA little boys

  • @muchaklica7
    @muchaklica7 Před 3 lety +1

    Would love to see a Dan Murphy's video :)

  • @paulsz6194
    @paulsz6194 Před 2 lety +1

    He only thing I get in Pints is beer 🍺

  • @suehenderson2598
    @suehenderson2598 Před 3 lety +2

    Try the Mainland Vintage cheese!

  • @ianmontgomery7213
    @ianmontgomery7213 Před 3 lety

    I shop for food at a market - I pay less than Aldi usually although they are a good alternative.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      We like going to the market too. Much fresher for the veg and a great selection for the meat especially if we're doing a BBQ

  • @goodwracha
    @goodwracha Před 3 lety +1

    Aldi sell a block of British mature Cheddar and it is delicious

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      I must be missing it!

    • @goodwracha
      @goodwracha Před 3 lety

      It is on the shelf with their Red Leicester. Not a very big block of cheese but so worth it

    • @glennoc8585
      @glennoc8585 Před 3 lety

      @@goodwracha They don't stock it now as all the fancy UK cheeses are discontinued since covid

  • @carl123uk
    @carl123uk Před 3 lety +2

    Get the beers in 🍻

  • @brettyoung8691
    @brettyoung8691 Před 3 lety

    Loved your video little tacker is growing up really quick and as you where saying trying to be Australian well that depends on the amount of fly's you have swollowed when you get to 100 then you have the right to say good day mate fair dinkum

  • @claytonchristophersen1633

    Thats 4 pound a day per person .or $7.

  • @pauljones3557
    @pauljones3557 Před 3 lety

    Aldi UK has cheaper prices than Aldi Australia. One pound is $A1.88c

  • @Izuku_bros
    @Izuku_bros Před 2 lety +1

    dan murphys video please :D

  • @thompsonnicki
    @thompsonnicki Před 3 lety

    Yes Ross!! Do Dan Murphy’s :) you are mydan’s member?

  • @geofftottenperthcoys9944
    @geofftottenperthcoys9944 Před 2 lety +1

    I call eggs, bum nuts!

  • @lula2e
    @lula2e Před 3 lety

    Hi. I may have missed it but, what does wife do for work?

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      She's a disability support worker

    • @lula2e
      @lula2e Před 3 lety

      @@ThatJohnstonLife thanks for the reply. My wife is a nurse and we’re looking to apply for visas in the next year or so.. 🤞

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      @@lula2e good luck!

  • @ThisismeLADY
    @ThisismeLADY Před 3 lety

    Great upload..stay connected 👍

  • @nellytea7114
    @nellytea7114 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video guys!

  • @martincameron2536
    @martincameron2536 Před rokem

    I'm sorry, but Aldi does sell alcohol.
    ister.

  • @wensnz6524
    @wensnz6524 Před 3 lety

    Please consider free range eggs. Caged production is horrendously inhumane.

    • @ThatJohnstonLife
      @ThatJohnstonLife  Před 3 lety

      We'll definitely take a look next time. We like the free range eggs from our local greengrocer

  • @Boyland8692
    @Boyland8692 Před 2 lety

    Mate you need to stop scratching and touching your neck! Queensland heat can make things flair up really quickly. 😜