Money Diaries

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A Week In Rosebery, Sydney, As A Senior Consultant On A $156,000 Income

Today: a senior technology consultant who lives in Rosebery, Sydney, and makes $142,000 a year. This week, she spends some of her money on some bottles of syrup to toss in her SodaStream bottles, diorama kits, and the board game, Pandemic Legacy.

A Week In Footscray, Melbourne, As A Receptionist On $61,000

Today: a receptionist from Footscray, Melbourne, who makes $61,000 a year. This week, she spends some of her cash on a t-shirt at an Orville Peck gig, a tattoo removal session (and gets a lollipop for "being a good sport"), and nipple pasties from Bras n Things.

A Week In NSW’s Central Coast As A Senior Policy Officer On $113,000

Today: a senior policy officer who makes $113,000 a year and almost buys a KitchenAid (but lets it sit in her cart because she "needs time to justify a $600 expense"). This week, she spends some of her money on McFlurrys, a new heater for her outdoor sitting area, and accidentally donates $71 (instead of $15) to Steptember.

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A Week In Coburg, Melbourne, As A Project Officer & Musician On $58,800

Today: a project officer and part-time musician who lives in Melbourne and earns $58,880 a year. This week, she spends some of her money this week on a music review of her EP by an independent magazine based in Paris. She also steals some Swiss cheese.

A Week In Elwood, Melbourne, As A Client Relations Manager On $180,000

Today: a 23-year-old client relations manager who lives in Melbourne and makes $180,000 a year. This week, she spends some of her money on valet parking (x2!), two nights stay at the Versace Hotel, and spends $899 on the new Dyson AirWrap.

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A Week In The Sunshine Coast, Queensland, On A $51,000 Salary

Today: a content distribution coordinator from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, who makes $51,315 a year. This week, she buys a pair of jeans on Depop, some shampoo and conditioner for her pup's first bath, and a Bridgerton book based on her favourite character, Eloise.