Food $150 per fortnight ( we get meat from the butcher & fruit & veg from a wholesaler because it works out cheaper)
Water $30-40 \ (if you have a health care card you get a discount)
Electricity $250 per quater & Gas $30-50 in warmer months, up to $250 in old months (once agin you get a discount with a health care card)
Phone & net $100 per month we dont need a home phone but have to have it for internet where we live
Then you have to add on if you have credit cards, mobile phones, car rego, insurance, petrol, rent, etc