17-05-2004, 10:39
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Re: Cost of living
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Originally Posted by Adam_151
Dont Think anyone has mentioned this yet, but compared to the us at least, petrol(gas) is very expensive, about four times more expensive than the us if I remeber correctly, not sure how ca fits in to this, but I wouldn't expect it to be too different from the us??
Also sales tax (called VAT = Value Added Tax) is 17.5 percent, which I believe is also high compared to the us, again not sure how ca fits in
EDIT: This is regarding the uk BTW
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Don't forget that prices in the shops in the UK are quoted inclusive of VAT whereas prices in the shops in the USA (and I presume Canada) are quoted exclusive of sales Tax. It's wierd at first when you shop in the USA and pick up an item priced at $1 and hand over a $1 bill only to be told that's not enough and to be asked for another few cents.
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