oh dear: House prices continue long slide, says website

[AtW]

So there is no point earning more than 35k???

No, there is a point, but in most calculations people fail to take into account tax -- getting 5k raise over 30k is much bigger raise than getting 5k over 35k. What this means is that those who earn 35k in the Midlands would NOT be better off getting extra 5k in London. And I am pretty sure like for like you won't get more than 7k in London, which IMO will be totally used up in increased costs of living and actually cost more.

[Francko]

[..]And I am pretty sure like for like you won't get more than 7k in London, which IMO will be totally used up in increased costs of living and actually cost more.

I am pretty sure you are pretty wrong.

[AtW]

I am pretty sure you are pretty wrong.

Ok, what is the increase in salary for like-for-like job in London and outside of it?

[Rebecca Loos]

apart from house prices / rents, it is a myth that living in London is more expensive than living elsewhere

For a start, you don't need a car and I'd say you probably spend less in transport costs than in any other city

[Francko]

Ok, what is the increase in salary for like-for-like job in London and outside of it?

I think you can see the gap in the higher positions. Perhaps for an average job if you take 30k outside London and 35-40k in London it doesn't make a difference, but there are many jobs in London which pays considerably more than that up to 100k. I doubt you can find anything anywhere near that outside London.

[DimPrawn]

apart from house prices / rents, it is a myth that living in London is more expensive than living elsewhere

For a start, you don't need a car and I'd say you probably spend less in transport costs than in any other city

Have to disagree Ms Loos.

London pub prices are just crazy, restaurants want to charge you £15 for a starter, a taxi costs the earth.


Take trip up north and see what I mean.

[BlasterBates]

...not where Rebecca lives it don't...

[Francko]

Have to disagree Ms Loos.

London pub prices are just crazy, restaurants want to charge you £15 for a starter, a taxi costs the earth.


Take trip up north and see what I mean.

That's because you are a man. I am sure Mrs Rebecca play the "gentle sex" trick with the other sex and gets everything paid so she can build her own empire.

[AlfredJPruffock]

apart from house prices / rents, it is a myth that living in London is more expensive than living elsewhere

For a start, you don't need a car and I'd say you probably spend less in transport costs than in any other city

You havent lived in Brussels then , BTW went out with a friend last night, we imbimed four glasses of Jupiter Beer, total cost of 5 euros....

[Francko]

You havent lived in Brussels then , BTW went out with a friend last night, we imbimed four glasses of Jupiter Beer, total cost of 5 euros....

Hi Alf, where's your avatar? I can't believe you are so poor you can't afford an avatar. Get a second hand one.