The Real Cost Of Living In Melbourne Australia Pt 1

[@Jakeyboy____11]

Bro I moved from Melbourne up to cairns a few years ago. I now work FIFO in the mines, I made $141k last year. I sold my hilux because I rarely use it and I saved for a house. Now I got a mate that only earns $100k, him and his missus (who works part time) bought 2 brand new Toyotas, over $100k financed just in cars to ‘flex the good lifestyle’. But somehow, when we catch up for beers he makes me feel bad for having savings, because he lives paycheck to paycheck. It’s a fucken choice bro. People have their priorities all fucked up and it’s something that at 30, if you don’t nip those bad habits now, they’re gonna hurt in the long term. Cost of living in Melbourne is out of control, especially with property which is partly why I left

[@pinnacle1717]

$100k finance for 2 ordinary cars. Crazy! Just so that they can look successful, when in reality they are broke! Pretentiousness kills savings, so does a wife. Never finance a depreciating asset. In a few years they will likely still owe more than the cars are worth by then.

[@mkuc6951]

Drop him.

[@FilipGregov]

A lot of people pretending out here its an epidemic. But if its for work or a business I get it. A lot of people just aren't handling their business though..

[@FilipGregov]

Bro thanks for the comment. That pretty much sums up a lot of people I've seen in the industry last few years. Maxing out on their toys, jet skis and all that stuff. When its time for a feed, everyone's looking around to how they want you to shout. You're right its an absolute choice being paycheck to paycheck. I agree with you too man, exploring other places isn't a bad idea. Need to bring more resources / funds into the equation though that's key. Legend!

[@sarahashby9211]

Can you please tell me the reality of working in the mines and how I may get into it. I'm a 50 year old woman and I'm about to get my MR licence to hopefully be able to drive the dump trucks. I have a severe knee injury and the doctors won't give me a knee replacement for 20 years. I am desperate to work a job that pays well and which I don't have to go to uni for 6 years to walk out with a massive hex debt but get a high paying job. I am completely reliant on my husband who has to support me and our daughter on $95,000. It is extremely mentally difficult for me having no money. I really need people to show me how I can get ahead.

[@savic-e8m]

Lived here since i was a child in 1975 and it went from paradise to hell on earth. This was by design.

[@FilipGregov]

Can imagine alot has changed for sure...

[@pinnacle1717]

All thanks to scumbag politicians changing the country & selling us out, all to suit 4 or 5 mega wealthy individuals.

[@pinnacle1717]

@@savic-e8m Melbourne used to be one of the most amazing places in the world to live. Now it is totally ruined & there’s no going back, it will only get worse. We have corrupt politicians & their greedy business friends to thank. Overpopulation is ruining a lot of cities that used to be beautiful.

[@saharagold]

​@pinnacle1717 true. Driving commute up to 4 hrs a day for work is becoming the norm. So much traffic. Melb cbd a dump. Too many bike lanes and soulless shops/buildings. Junkies everywhere, feel.like you're in Hong Kong. Not Australia.

[@pinnacle1717]

@@saharagold Hong Kong is actually nicer than Melbourne these days.

[@guffmam6995]

Kudos to you for avoiding the classic tradie pitfalls of drinking, smoking and gambling. It's a great time to be a tradie but many are hitting 40 with destroyed bodies and crippling addictions.

[@FilipGregov]

Its so hard to not blow your money on the weekends in that work hard party hard culture. We earn enough and most of us just give it all back thursday when that pay goes in...

[@ZootZinBootZ]

Set yourself limits ... all self discipline is is choices ... peer pressure is in your head

[@1greenMitsi]

Born in melbs, left mid 2023 on a slow solo world tour. Honestly dont think Im going back. I miss a few things but its a rip off and bitcoin hittin 100k is helping :) just watched your vid as a reminder

[@FilipGregov]

Good on ya man, btw loving the username haha!!! Yeah man absolutely, wishing you nothing but abundance in the coming years with it. I'll be doing a part 2 soon. You're not missing out on too much here

[@fallawmyo_fitness]

Bro thanks for making this video. You should be proud, not submitting to ego and getting car loans etc. Much respect to that. Congrats on having your trade and a secure job. Honestly, because you’ve worked on yourself so much you deserve these blessings. I believe it all starts with fitness. The stronger and fitter version of yourself takes mad risks with career and life. And has the confidence to do so. Great stuff. I think people from Other parts of the world Will find this video really interesting

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers for the comment man. Yeah just living modestly here, nothing too crazy. Probably the best thing I've done is got a trade no matter whatever happens you can be useful... Appreciate the kind words, every man wants 100 things but a sick man normally only wants one thing. Looks like you're all over it by the profile pic. Wishing you all the best man

[@Dubhthach]

Yeah Fuck that. I am 21 and going to stay with my mum for as long as I can.

[@FilipGregov]

Smart move, build up skills and cashflow then send it late 20s that's my advice! If you can stay "clean" in the process you're gonna dominate!

[@HardCandy-d9q]

@@FilipGregov staying clean is they key I fkd up as a young adult luckily it wasn’t as hard as now as I still own my own place and support my kids (roof,food,bills) and my eldest has already got married and bought himself a home he’s got a mortgage though..

[@julianoner]

What do you guys mean by staying clean? It can mean many things... Pls be more specific 😎

[@HardCandy-d9q]

The advice is right there bro stay clean no gambling and save, I’m a single parent on a pension but I get by and my kids can live with me as long as they like as long as there’s no drugs or gambling, if they’re saving I won’t even charge them board but once they hit their late 20’s they can still live with me rent free but they’ll have to chip in for bills and stuff, stay with your mum and save bro you’re lucky you’ve got that option..

[@julianoner]

@@HardCandy-d9q thanks for your feed back you sound like a very good parent, I live by myself and live rent free

[@Deano00777]

Yep, 80k pa was good money in 2019. Now 110 is needed to survive…and hope your car doesn’t need replacing.

[@FilipGregov]

Yeah man sounds about right 110 is the minimum

[@eurekaelephant2714]

I survive on $27 000 a year and have a dependent. I make it work. Its hard. Yes Im in Australia.

[@FilipGregov]

My hat goes off to you 👏🏻

[@thediddly]

Damn that's no joke there. I would assume regional? How do you make that work? Im in melb 11kms out and i calculate $80k PA all in, 2 cars, dog, food, rent. Rent is a funny thing as compared to other citys, the melb rent IS cheaper however ownership is on the other spectrum. Give it a year and compared to other citys melb ownership will also be cheap

[@freddofrog-l6h]

you didn,t say where though

[@zeket-o6z]

i don't believe that. where about do you live

[@pinnacle1717]

If you own your home outright, it’s possible to live off next to nothing.

[@Cityman29]

Congrats on the guts to post this. Our age/life situation is very different but I’m born and bred Aussie leaving to live a better life. Melbourne /Australia is a mess. We all deserve to live better ❤️🙏

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers Cityman, wishing you all the best on your journey! Nah its all good, just sharing what I see I'm not even mad about it really it is what it is. For those that want to try another place that's fair enough...

[@moregoldmoregold]

I bought a nice home in Geelong area 11 years ago. Left Melbourne I knew I didn’t want a huge mortgage. Was a lot cheaper than Melbourne. Half the price back then. Didn’t want to live the far suburbs of Melbourne. As I was in Richmond south Yarra areas. I loved Melbourne but I knew where it was heading in cost of living. If I was in Melbourne and struggling I’d go to a country town or leave the State.

[@FilipGregov]

Well played! It's funny, was just looking at investments there over the next couple of years. Melbourne is out of control and I'd never buy out this way.... Geelong definitely is cementing itself as a great hub out of the city.

[@PetrasSurna]

If property halved, things would be OK. Property used to be 60% percent cheaper in the 1970s in real terms. This will be a drag on our economy of years, perhaps decades.

[@FilipGregov]

Property is the big one, but can't see this Ponzi going down anytime soon....

[@glennrao2341]

If property halved in value, there would be mass unemployment. Think about that for a minute, ie: careful what you wish for!

[@PedroArvy]

​@@glennrao2341 I am not saying I want it to happen I am simply noting that if you needed 500k less than you do for an average home you would be financially better off.

[@chrisaloua]

Hey, I understand! I don’t drink or go out either. I stopped because I was feeling depressed and couldn’t afford to seek help from a specialist. For a while, I ate poorly and gained weight, but eventually, I snapped out of it. I started by walking for 30 minutes a day, and now I’m up to three hours! I also began weight resistance training in January 2024 and I’m still going strong. I’ve built some muscle and burned fat, although I still have a little back fat to work on-lol! I’m one of those people who feels stuck in the system, living paycheck to paycheck. I have a car on finance, and yes, the cost of living is high! I need to take a hard look at myself and ask some tough questions. Thank you for reminding me to reflect on my habits and whether they really serve me!

[@FilipGregov]

Hey man thanks for being straight up with what you went through. Honestly, sorting out the diet and fitness is pretty much at the top of the list for any meaningful change and practicing self love. Now its just tapping into our god given talents and things that make us unique. You have a zone of genius no doubt its just bringing it out and helping / solving problems for people. Thanks for the comment though ledge!

[@renegade2853]

All by design, brother. "You'll own nothing and be happy".

[@FilipGregov]

Or we can get to work, own just as much and be happy?

[@samanthabewley2531]

It’s happening everywhere all around the western world. Gen X here. We NEVER got anything AND never expected anything! Fark. It’s not right guys x

[@FilipGregov]

Only thing we can do is level up and create more. We can't be victims....

[@baits9301]

It usually desn't take 30 years to pay of a home , because of inflation , If inflation is say 6% and your mortgage is 6% , do the maths . Your wages will double or triple by then . Inflation is your friend . If you rent , your rent would double or triple by then . A house you can take a loan against , it's an asset . Why work all your life and have nothing to show for it , why work at all then .

[@FilipGregov]

Is that really the great Australian Dream?

[@baits9301]

@@FilipGregov property has been going up at least 10% pa for the last 30 years

[@thisiswhatitsallabout]

hey man appreciate your realness of the situation I live here in Melbourne to 100% agree with what you said

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers man, been getting roasted a bit for it , but it is what it is. Wishing you all the best in 2025 man

[@StefanOsfit]

Respect for the honesty mate doing well man!

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers Stef!

[@harryzx-s9p]

As a couple living in Melbourne our monthly float (all expenses and standard spending) is 7800 per month

[@FilipGregov]

Appreciate the feedback, sounds about right! I'm not to far off doing it solo...

[@moregoldmoregold]

Is that with kids?

[@harryzx-s9p]

@@moregoldmoregold No kids, here is a breakdown to give you an idea. Rent / Internet / Water / Electric: $3200 Food / Groceries: $1600 Cars -Insurance / Tolls / Services / Gas: $1100 Gym Memberships: $240 Phone / Subscription services: $300 All other shopping / entertainment: $1300

[@FilipGregov]

Sounds about right , pretty spot on

[@DanTuber]

@@harryzx-s9p 240 a month on gym?

[@martinmestrevlog]

great video Filip, I'm running here in Toronto, Canada at about 3500 just to float ... car, ins. rent. groceries. i very rarely eat out.. like never... i just dump all my money on whole foods and supplements... my gym membership is $35 includes red light therapy and tanning... the red light therapy i do 4 times a week, so many health benefits... I have downsized my work to part time for the next while as I am working on a couple projects and taking courses from home.... but yes i agree with your video , its super expensive.. really enjoyed the content.. look forward to part 2. All the best...

[@FilipGregov]

Hey man, surprisingly enough the gyms are always the cheapest even though the cost of living is next level. I think I told you I'm about the same. You probably need about 6k per month to do everything you want and still have a pretty decent social life. Cheers for the comment. Full break down next vid

[@Zombeekillaa]

Renting for $270 a week in St Kilda , Melbourne. In a 3 bedroom house. There are easier options 20min outside of the city area, all about what lifestyle/budget you want to live. Good vid bro

[@FilipGregov]

$270 a week for a room in a share house? Not bad man if the location is peaking. Its fully furnished here so definitely paying a premium but can't complain with the convenience and all round life set up. Cheers for the comment man!

[@thediddly]

Wow was in a 1 bed appt in St kilda and paid 350 unfurnished. That was before covid. Not sure how you got that winner but thats a bargin

[@tamrix]

You're mad overspending on rent. Downsize and live further out of the city, you can't afford it. You also certainly don't need 30 years to pay off an apartment. 8-13 is more realistic. You can get a government grant if you earn under 125k as well. You can talk all day about self improvement but you need to focus on improving your job prospects and investments. You're in your prime working years, and your earning potential should be much higher to set yourself up for the future. If you think life is hard financially now, it's going to be mad tougher when you get older.

[@FilipGregov]

Appreciate the comment man. It's about what you're willing to trade in your prime years to potentially enjoy it down the track later on. Investments are on point and trying to help other people online definitely working on it. Even though I'm in a well paid sector, there is always that ceiling on what a job can yield both financially and mentally. You're right though it's going to definitely get harder as you get older. Not mad though just being realistic with the costs living closer in.

[@elwynll]

Your video came up on my feed randomly (or maybe its the algorithms) but I can agree with how expensive everything is. Unless you are with a partner and you're both working, I think its difficult to get ahead on a single salary (I was on 6 figures+). I decided to plug out of the 30 year mortgage and moved abroad. From a fellow Melbournian - Goodluck with the channel and everything else!

[@FilipGregov]

Nicely done man, I'm setting up for the move too, around Easter it's all going down. Having fun in the mean time though. Wishing you all the best mate!

[@andrewmodernel4854]

Sydney rent and Property prices are the highest in Australia $800 week rent is the average price and not in a beachside area or within 30 mins of city and beach for a 2 bedroom Unit . I gave a friend who paying $5,500 per month for mortgage for a 2 bedroom unit which is located over 1 hour from the City.

[@FilipGregov]

You're really selling it to everyone in the comments. But yeah man its pretty rough over there have to admit

[@alexandramcpherson4189]

No, own property, sacrifice to own property... because when you retire will you be able to still pay $750 a week for rent plus utilities??? nope. Plan for the future and anyone saying only live for now is just reckless. I managed to build a new build, I moved out of the city to a small town, my new build still cost $915,000 all up but I can now sell for minimum $1,1 Mill, so I'm building another new build for $950,000 (cos prices have already gone up), will sell my current and I will be mortgage free.... at 40 years old. I have put all of my money into my mortgage and paid of the land on the new build in full, but I sacrificed everything else, no eating out, no holidays etc for 2 years, and will be mortgage free at 40 years old... that is gold. OWN property! I do earn good money too, obviously, but I work very hard and have plied evert cent into property. Now I'll have the luxury of buying a second home or just travelling, the freedom with property ownership is priceless...

[@FilipGregov]

Good on ya man, i'll explain a little bit more in the next video. Could be a trigger warning but the goal is to have a property with no mortgage that's the game i'm going to try and play. Good work though

[@grantmcdougall3507]

You can buy a property near the water around lakes entrance for 500k , at least in retirement you have somewhere to go

[@egl3369]

Uni is a scam. I did science all the way to PhD. The most I earnt after 10 years in the field was $43/hour. The work was really stressful. I left that industry and now earn $34 in healthcare admin. I earn less but at least I am not stressed out anymore. I wonder if I should have even bothered with uni at all.

[@FilipGregov]

Facts!!!!!

[@ad9872]

Exactly! I got my science/microbiology degree a decade ago and have earnt nothing since. I've had to completely change industries to Law now and would still need a couple more years to start earning anything decent. Wish I went straight into Law. Worst crisis to experience now.

[@ZootZinBootZ]

Money obssesions sucks ... Enjoy the benefits of freedom from the rat race ..if its a puppy , a garden ...the things that ground youback to earth .... nobody likes someone more because they have nicer things - if you want to inspire people , tap their inspiration needs with positivity ✨️ love is somewhere else

[@FilipGregov]

Love this!!!!

[@1984musicman]

Yep, sadly it's expensive to have a strong health or wellness focus, which really is saving the healthcare system in the end (but there's few incentives for those of us who are taking care of our bodies in our early and mid years of life). Even top cover health care only covers limited wellness extras, then quality foods are expensive (red meats, better quality fresh produce, health supplements/vitamins/collagen peptides/protein supplements that aren't full of micro plastics), even taking pride in appearance with a regular haircut ($40 a visit on average). Top cover health care doesn't seem to meet you half way for more than just a few remedial massages which before you're out of pocket. The system is designed this way intentionally.

[@FilipGregov]

Yeah man look its expensive which ever route you take. You either pay for it on the front end of the back end. So far i'm just spending on good quality stuff and it seems to work for now touch wood. But yeah A lot of the time it doesn't even touch the sides. I can see why people are choosing other places to live especially if they can have location independent income.

[@10percent365]

60-70k just to exist?

[@jamesedwards9280]

Yea mate, Sydney and Melbourne and expensive Time to step up, bro

[@FilipGregov]

Yeah 100% man if you're living by yourself you might need a little bit more. But existing and living are two totally different things...

[@FilipGregov]

Yeah you're spot on man

[@maxwright6053]

Minimum bro honestly, I'm on 95k in Melbourne and it doesn't go far...

[@bobdobric6787]

Its our lifestyles that's doing the damage . Yes everyday things have gone up whilst our pay's have only increased marginally but our desires for everything we lay our eyes on has gone thru the roof . Back 30 - 50 years ago people didnt holiday no where near as much ,1 car was enough for many people , shopping centres were full only 2 days a week , woman weren't doing online shopping it didnt exist . I could write a list half a page long

[@FilipGregov]

Lifestyle is the big one for sure..... Then online shopping came along haha, so true!!!!

[@Boababa-fn3mr]

Online shopping, despite its supposed benefits, is really a disaster for most average folk. We would be better off without it.

[@AnthonyMilano701]

Leftist policies and weak, spineless politicians have gotten us here

[@FilipGregov]

I used to give power to other people but all the power really lies with in to take full accountability and build an epic life by your design if you so choose to

[@mitch3683]

Fuck the system, choose van life dude,😊

[@FilipGregov]

I couldn't do that just yet.... But if you're doing it, good on ya bro!

[@randomshiz1386]

so refreshing to hear no bs straight talk

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers man, a lot of people are in denial as to how much it is. On the flip side we can just produce and create more

[@brettharperspodcast]

For the area you live in, you know its not the most cost effective location to live in, and you have chosen to live there becasue of a number of factors, to "flex" the lifestyle. Be happy for that, as you're self aware that you can change without finincial repercusions. But I would have to say that one of the biggest mistakes is people just living beyond their means becasue of how assessable debt is now. Afterpay, Zip money, Credit cards, the list goes on. Everyone can have what they have always wanted, and there is now easier means to get it.

[@FilipGregov]

Brett full transparency, I put away more half my pay, I'm debt free and prioritizing life set up, rather than travelling 2 hours a day to a job that just pays for the bills. It's a little bit of a different mindset but the method behind the madness none the less. I do agree with you with people flexing on the consumer debt to impress people that they don't like though...

[@whydontyouwork]

Also 37 in Sydney with wife a child. We just make it.

[@FilipGregov]

I've heard that a lot at work too. You're handling business though. Respect

[@923EON]

I vacated Inner Northern Suburbs of Melbourne in October for a coastal property in Greater Geelong area. Traffic is non existent, there is no congestion, no problems with noise, just peaceful. Can finally sleep without been woken up by an idiot doing burnouts! Everything is much cheaper in this area in comparison to Melbourne!

[@FilipGregov]

I'm actually looking at Geelong for investments over this next year. Good insight. What you don't like some dude in his VL going for it laying some new road safety markers?

[@davidjohnston1374]

@@FilipGregov Hahahaha I think all the VL's (or 98%) of them would be in the car boneyards by now and what left of Commodores except the latest ones are pretty much burnt out doing burn outs nowadays 😂🤣😂

[@joncox7372]

Been following you for awhile great content on instagram too good content no BS Melbourne is way to expensive to live !!

[@FilipGregov]

Jonny thanks for the continued support man! Appreciate you man, time to just call shit out for what it is. Enjoy the holidays bud

[@sarahashby9211]

Buy an investment property further out of town so someone is paying off a house that will eventually go to you while you are paying off someone else's mortgage. That's what I do.

[@FilipGregov]

Yeah fair enough Sarah... Seems like thats the go for a lot of people...

[@mikehurn3229]

Hey bro nice videos I’m looking at buying investment property in Hawthorn Victoria , as I live on the Gold Coast! There is apartments there for 320-360k 1 bedroom with carpark, the price for a 1 bedroom here on the Gold Coast is 500-600k so much cheaper to buy in Victoria now where it was the opposite before! As for health is wealth as u mentioned so true I’ll take that advice

[@FilipGregov]

Well there you go, I thought an apartment here was jacked, the only thing eclipsing it would've been Sydney. Handy to know. Apart from that health is taken pretty seriously, need the best possible vessel to take on this one life for sure man. Can't go wrong with Hawthorn btw!

[@mikerowe3849]

Working to survive earning 150k. That’s not a life. Forget it.

[@FilipGregov]

Haha badddd

[@chaz1004]

It’s almost the exact same situation/pricing here in Toronto, Canada, bleak times. All the best in 2025 mate

[@FilipGregov]

I have a client from Canada, I heard its a tough slog like here....

[@MaryJaneNZL]

Move into a large van and park at the beach or by a river. Works for me and I'm 27

[@FilipGregov]

Living the life man, you gotta pull the camera out and get it going on here!

[@MaryJaneNZL]

@@FilipGregov thinking about it bro

[@Pelusacollective]

Saudi Arabia project manager here consider completing a construction management Bachelor’s….. salaries paying $30K per month tax free UAE Dubai is another option but too many temptations in terms off cost also lived UAE been here 10 years in Gulf …. Australia is cooked mate … once the saving are set invest and move back to oz … ready to live and travel … better than the mines … not a hard gig accept the heat 4 months of the year …. Just hit summer in Europe that’s close by.

[@FilipGregov]

Good on ya ledge! Wish you all the best

[@spyrop.8428]

And you still havent heard the magic words from the missus. "School zone". And then "I can't even put a nail on the wall, we need to buy". When you hear those words, your life is done LOL When you go to your first auction, that's when you really and truly understand that your money, in Melbourne, is worth sweet fuck all.

[@FilipGregov]

Actually pretty solid life advice. I'll make sure I never hear them lol..

[@anthreea]

Hi, I’m from Italy, I’d explain to you why I think you’re wrong, but my english skills are not that good. So, I recommend you to take a look at the numbeo’s state comparison (is a global database that provides cost-of-living, quality-of-life …) and compare Melbourne to Milan, London, Stockholm, Berlin.l (…). You’ll discover by yourself that Melbourne isn’t that bad. For sure, is harder than a decade ago, but that’s why there are opportunities! Take a look to California growth too! For example, In Bologna, a bed in a sharehouse (for university’s student) is around 800€. The medium wage in Italy is like ~1200€ (there are a lots tax evasion so italian medium wage statistics’ are not accurate).

[@FilipGregov]

I never said the cost of living was bad, or hating on it. Just saying what the cost of living is. I fully understand that there are more expensive cities but it's not cheap here too. Thanks for the stats man!

[@anthreea]

Of course, there are cons too. But never forget that Melbourne held the top spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index for seven consecutive years. I categorically refuse to believe it could have experienced a drastic drop, especially considering that in the following years, has almost always remained on the podium.

[@anthreea]

@@FilipGregov Yes yes, I've understood! I just wanted to share from an european perspective about australian situation. idk why I keep seeing so many videos of Australians complaining about Australia saying that's over. That's not true!

[@Trying391]

Being a European myself from Sicily Raised in Perth from birth I would disagree with you life in Sicily is free of stress free from house debt people are all eating out wife’s are not working living on one family salary and comfortable

[@spyrop.8428]

I know. I've lived half my life in Melbourne and half in Athens. I know maybe 100 families in Greece, and I can tell you I have never met any Greek family who bought a house and paid it off entirely themselves. Never. Not one, it's impossible. Maybe a plastic surgeon or football player has done it, but I don't know any of those. Everybody I know had to either marry into it or get a lot of help or maybe a piece of land from his or his wife's parents, there's no other way, most people make like €1000, good luck buying even a tiny apartment with that. Australians don't understand that this is actually the reality for the VAST majority of people around the world. And mind you, when Australians say "home" they mean 500 square metres of land with a 200 sqm of house on it. Not an apartment.

[@savic-e8m]

City or country are the only places to live. The outer suburbs are the worst nightmare.

[@FilipGregov]

Yeah man agree, its a tough slog!

[@graceomakada5082]

It's actually tough everywhere in the west. Unless you have no problem relocating to South east Asia and figure out how to make money there

[@FilipGregov]

Working on it man, going to get over there in the next few months :)

[@graceomakada5082]

@FilipGregov life is cheaper and the properties are more affordable there. Many Aussies own restaurants in Bali Indonesia.

[@DKstudios1]

I work to pay bills and yes it’s getting worse every year! I can’t afford to go out like before. Tax is unbelievable and everything is overpriced! Immigration unchecked and rich squeezed people more and more! My rent is $2000 a month for a semi detached home! Was $1200 only 5 years ago. Debt is a cancer and they don’t teach you financial independence for a reason!

[@FilipGregov]

They don't teach you a lot of stuff in school by design...

[@paulsteen7641]

Can still get an ok apartment for $400/500k pay it off quick etc, better than paying $100s of thousands for someone else’s mortgage and having nothing to show for it…But each to their own..

[@FilipGregov]

Yeah that's always an option.... Epic mortgage is an epic fail..

[@adamk2538]

It’s not much better here in Adelaide. The hole country is going down the S bend at the rate of knots, I hate to think wtf it’s going to be like when my son grows up

[@FilipGregov]

I always thought Adelaide might be a bit better than Melb but thanks for sharing.

[@mattquinn8022]

Great video mate. Also a single male in Melbourne with one child. Its doable but you need a lot of discipline and sacrifice

[@FilipGregov]

Respect Matty! Pure facts there....

[@DerekGlaubitz-d8t]

I guess I am blessed owning a two bedroom apartment in stKILDA at nearly 50 , but life still is a struggle, I have no car because I focused on a property and now I am not working

[@FilipGregov]

Derek, yeah I feel you man shit is getting real

[@Jacky-nj3xx]

A lot of people are moving to rural because of the cost of living

[@FilipGregov]

I can see that, but straight up I couldn't do the rural thing. Not at this single stage in my life. Props to anyone willing to do it though

[@Boababa-fn3mr]

It's appealing, except for the lack of jobs and facilities.

[@jaythefox]

Melbourne is overpriced. Personally I prefer Perth or Brisbane - nicer weather. Even Sydney can be cheaper sometimes. London is expensive but more cultured than Melbourne. Miami Beach is the only beach area on earth that's actually worth the price IMO. Anyway my lifestyle is simple, I just rent a small room, cook my own meals, spend most of my time outdoors and keeping fit. I use financial assets to boost my income. I hardly work at all now, and travel frequently. If you know the tricks to live cheaply and invest globally you can live anywhere. 🌏

[@FilipGregov]

Jay you're literally thinking what I'm thinking. Going to explore what else is out there....

[@raygoldberg8872]

Every city and town is the same mate. The country is way we'll screwed with no way out. Australia is now the 2 nd most expensive country in the world

[@FilipGregov]

Time to make some next level income I reckon. I'm working on it too! Lets get it

[@eve999-ok8yf]

Also, seek God. 🙏

[@FilipGregov]

Amen brother!

[@Amanda_downunder]

Hi - I lived in Melbourne in 1986 or so, and in Frankston in 1997. It's different now ! (sad). 💛💙💯

[@FilipGregov]

Shit always changes

[@TalkingPoint773]

They advertise and talk melb up so much, hadnt been there in ages, city is a bit bigger than the Sydney suburb of Parramatta, those tiny laneways in Melb are a joke)) 3-4 little lanes with coffee shops, big deal. Come see QVB in Sydney, the Strand, Angel Place, the beaches, hip inner west, the harbour, list just goes on.

[@FilipGregov]

Sell it to them bro! Sydney is beautiful btw... Just a cheap place to live lol..

[@TalkingPoint773]

@@FilipGregov Sorry just being honest, all the best

[@Dani-jq6db]

Tax and Tax killing people to mate huge factor, next they will tax us on the clothes we wear. Be a slave to your mortgage. You be surprised alot of people leaving or retiring abroad.

[@Mada-yq5sf]

If you think aussie is hard try living in new Zealand ,its the next Argentina seriously its all bills bills bills an debt

[@FilipGregov]

I heard its next level there, thoughts and prayers are with you over there man...

[@Mada-yq5sf]

@FilipGregov yeah most folk are going backwards I invision dystopia an anarchy eventually, there are some fascinating documentaries on youtube about how the elite are buying g up plots in the south island for underground bunkers incase the economy etc go hey wire I don't think it's a grand idea as a huge overdue potential 9 plus mega thrust eart earthquake called the alpine fault will destroy an crush them all n.z will absolutely become bankrupt ooo well mother f"""king nature having a good ol grind bro

[@Mada-yq5sf]

@FilipGregov yep we are going backwards an bankrupt hahahaha dystopia awaits us

[@MICROBOND23]

Stumbled on your video interesting topic... My take is as follows typical inflation suggests there's more money circulating then "they" typically want hence the light bulb moments for Banks, Businesses, Rents etc all charge above normal prices all becomes a cash grab so in theory removing the circulating money is the a solution imo is BS. Name 10 things that are cheaper today under the labor government be it state or federal than when liberal had leadership not including government subsidies.

[@FilipGregov]

I agree with you there, just keep poking the bear and seeing how far it goes. I don't want the message to get lost here, I think we can always do more to produce and be of value to offset this. Might be have to add some extra sources of income definitely..

[@jameskelso5311]

Unfortunately, I would describe your life as being ‘Owned by the capitalist project’. You don’t have to be owned by it. Some realise this, some don’t. Some take action against this. Some don’t. There is a way out. It will involve sacrifices on the things you think you ‘need’. But don’t fret. Later you will realise that you don’t need them. After denying yourself them for long enough, you will have no will for that which you thought you ‘needed’. And the money will be in the bank for greater goals.

[@FilipGregov]

Thanks for the comment Amigo! Interesting take, just take yourself to the next level on the daily and the rest will sort itself out. Worked out so far

[@jameskelso5311]

@ Hi buddy. From your video, I would say you have enough income for a home loan, maybe by yourself. A partner also on the mortgage can certainly help you to get a better place. But there can be horrible problems if you are both on the Title, and you break up. Don’t delay finding a home loan broker e.g. Aussie Home Loans. Banks don’t like lending if the loan (e.g. 30 years) can’t be paid off by your retirement age. You need to save up a deposit, usually 10% of the property price. It’s normal to have income / cash coming in from more than one source to buy the place, and for the loan. By your video, cutbacks on lifestyle are possible all over the place. Doesn’t really hurt when you’re focusing on the big goal. And at the end, you still have something to sell. With renting you have no property to sell. The problem with waiting for the best moment or time to buy, is that the goal gets further away from you the longer you wait. And you have less time in life to pay it off. The least you can do is go to a bank or mortgage broker and size up your situation, and your goals. There has to be a way. Also, home loans (Principal and Interest) only go down. They don’t go up, so inflation is irrelevant. I would recommend getting a Principal and Interest loan. You may not get your ideal place, or ideal location. But you get ‘in the game’, and nothing is more important than that.

[@adrianwindle4616]

The cost of living!😢

[@FilipGregov]

But inflation is only 2%.....

[@ChadThunderstroke-r3t]

You are effectively just existing to pay off the debts of everyone around you. The writing was on the wall in Melbourne in the 2000's. Now people from Sydney even brag that it's better there. I spose if your doing the Chad thing, Melbourne is Ok for that, for a select few only of course. It's not really better for anything else any more, fallen so far since the 90's.

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers Chad! Fk existing!

[@Mada-yq5sf]

Hahahaha😅​@@FilipGregov

[@atl1981]

well done

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers Amigo!

[@JessKrimmy]

I left Middle Park, wanted to go back. Could never go back. Now 10 years in South Korea. I had no family in Melbourne so I had no safety net, so I left as a Kiwi/Aussie. My mates all left to. I was on the tram line just 50m from the water. Our apartment was nice and only 570 for a 2 room back in 2012, 2nd floor. The gender shit is dumb, birthrates will drop as salaries to inflation ramp up. Every economy is showing less women in the workforce helps fertility. Western world has gone so far it's gone backwards.

[@FilipGregov]

Jess the writing is on the wall, I'm with you on that. Looks like you made an awesome switch up sounds like you're not regretting it! Good on ya for going for it!

[@bishgroundwork3089]

the answer is buy bitcoin. most of u wont understand this. but u will in time. sooner the better.

[@FilipGregov]

The hardest form of money.... Few

[@bishgroundwork3089]

@@FilipGregov enjoy your content mate. Melbourne is a fkn awesome city.

[@michaellaicheong2660]

Lol they don't let you withdraw in Australia

[@grantmcdougall3507]

Sorry renting no way , You need to buy a property so you can retire with no rent or home loan , renting is not sustainable into old age

[@FilipGregov]

Thanks for your opinion man, I won’t be renting in old age that’s for sure

[@Inzyman100]

Stack BTC…….its your only chance to get off the wheel.

[@FilipGregov]

You're actually not wrong there, solid hard money

[@freddofrog-l6h]

who u vote for matters. and it been the same to parties for what 100 years thats the problem people wont vote for someone else

[@FilipGregov]

I disagree man, I think they are both two arms on the same body. More taxes , more everything. The only thing we can control is what we do with our time and how we level up to deflect and thrive in any government.

[@freddofrog-l6h]

@@FilipGregov yes but we just need a Trump like leader which dont exsist

[@user-kk4zw5jo4t]

$1

[@FilipGregov]

LFG!!!!!

[@savva1361]

Go into debt to but an investment property then rent it out. Use rent income and your income to pay off the debt and use other income streams like cryptocurrency if you use it or doing KZbin videos to make money. I realised that we need multiple income streams to live comfortable life. The more assets you have the better.

[@FilipGregov]

Hustle mentality I like it, the only thing is how to get there, I’d hold off on property till multiple streams of income are secured. Keep grinding amigo!

[@doobskerino5116]

Based chad

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers lad!

[@jameskelso5311]

Don’t mean to be a pain here, but… 1. You choose to live in Port Melbourne, which by your own words is both expensive and desirable. 2. You complain about the cost of renting and living in Port Melbourne. So. If you wanted to live somewhere cheaper, you could do so. But then again, you won’t do that, because you’re not willing to leave Port Melbourne. It’s starting to sound like a ‘worn out old record?’🙄

[@FilipGregov]

I've never once complained about living here or said how i'm a victim. I'm just stating what it costs to live in a good area solo in Melbourne. Facts over feelings

[@DanTuber]

Yes, you're out of touch. 150k is a really good salary and you're over spending. Yes, everything costs a lot but you need to be honest with yourself about the things you want vs the things you need.

[@FilipGregov]

Cheers for the comment man, probably the rent is a little high but its fully furnished. Apart from that I guess you'll see where i'm exactly spending cash in the next one, its going to be a full break down. 150k is before tax though, after mortgage, food, bills its nothing too crazy left over. Moving 1 hour out of the city isn't an option though for now unfortunately.

[@DanTuber]

@@FilipGregov You're paying rent and a mortgage?