Martha & I are really getting serious about our transfer--and trying hard to assess our financials compared to where we are in the US. Pardon this exhaustive (exhausting) list; but if you can fill in any Melbourne-area or VIC pricing for these items, please do! Specify the unit of measure and cost if you can.

Think of it as a scavenger hunt!

Thanks all,
Ric & Martha

FOOD ITEMS
milk (1%)
bread (loaf, wheat)
eggs (dozen)
broccolli (1 bunch)
cauliflower (1 head)
lettuce (1 head)
tomato
pepper (1 large bell)
apple (golden delicious or gala)
orange (large navel)
bananas
grapes
strawberries
flour
salt
sugar
brown sugar
baking powder
cinnamon
powdered milk
vegetable oil
olive oil
cheerios cereal
raisin bran cereal
honey bunches of oats cereal
ground beef
pork loin (whole not chops)
boneless skinless chicken breast
turkey
ham
sirloin tip roast
new york strip steak
hotdogs
bacon
sauage
canned peas
canned corn
canned green beans
applesauce
potatoes
rice
spaghetti noodles
chips
tomato paste
tomato sauce
cheese
cottage cheese
ice cream
margarin
sales tax rate on food items

TRANSPORTATION
Gas (1 gal = 4 liters)
Diesel (1 gal = 4 liters)
motor oil
tires
wiper blades
insurance
license (tags)

HOUSING
avg rent LARGE home (5 children)
insurance
interest
tax rate
electric
gas/oil
telephone/internet
cable tv
water/sewer
garbage

CLOTHING
2-piece men's suit
men's button down dress shirt
men's business slacks
women's skirt
women's blouse
women's dress
men's jeans
men's polo shirt
women's jeans
women's sweater
girls jeans or khakis
girls collared shirt
boys jeans or khakis
boys collared shirt
boys/girls socks
boys/girls tennis shoes
men's dress shoe
women's tennis shoe
tax rate on clothes

OFFICE SUPPLIES
Lined Paper Notebooks
Printer Paper
Pencils
Pens
Printer Ink
Marker board

TOILETRIES
Tooth paste
Bar Soap
Laundry Detergent
Shampoo
Dish Soap
Toilet Paper
Bathroom Cleanser

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
2x4x8 fir stud
4x8 exterior wood panel
interior paint
exterior paint
8x2d nails

SPORTS, REC & ENTERTAINMENT
movie tickets
McDonald's Big Mac
Large Pizza
Fitness Club Membership (Family)
Swim Team Membership (1 Swimmer)
Gymnastics Team Mbr (1 Gymnast)
State/National Park Camping (1 night)
Beach House Rental (2 weeks)

APPLIANCES
Office Computer
Office Printer
Refridgerator
Freezer
LCD TV


Again, thanks for helping with whatever you can!

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With best regards,
Ric & Martha