Ep.283 Big Mac for 850 Yen!? Real Cost of Living and Visa Situation in Melbourne

The price of a Big Mac is surprisingly shocking.

It comes as a surprise that buying a standalone Big Mac at McDonald's in Australia costs a whopping 8.5 dollars, which translates to about 850 to 900 yen. Theパーソナリティ (personality) laughed as they realized just how high the cost of living is, given that the price is about double that of Japanese stores.

Lunch and dinner at cafes are also quite pricey.

Ordering coffee at a stylish cafe costs nearly 30 dollars, and enjoying dinner with drinks easily exceeds 100 dollars. The real financial sense involved in everyday life and eating out is introduced at a good tempo along with specific amounts.

You also need to watch out for unexpected pitfalls in visa applications.

Even for tourism purposes, obtaining an ETA visa in advance is mandatory, and the official app allows you to complete the procedure for about 2,000 yen. However, there are troubles where people mistakenly pay high fees on agency websites, and caution is called for with actual personal experiences mixed in. Deeper stories continue, but please listen to the main episode for the rest.