Even basic holidays are becoming expensive.

1 week in Mandurah would set me back $1831 - $261.50 a night.
Might sound not so expensive on the world stage but I am never prepared to spend more than $160 - $180 a night for what is basically a bed.
A lot of these places only offer basic free to air tv (which is the pits), no cooking facilities, kettle and tea coffee supplied.
Mandurah’s poorer cousin Rockingham can be had for $1230 - $176 a night for 1 week.
I think I will stay where I am and look forward to my 3-week recce in Melbourne mid-April.

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Harrryblue · 51-55, M

know exactly what you mean mate, now all the motels are sub standard even the more exy brand names like Rydges etc
it is definitely a case of the price has gone up and the quality has gone down

Gusman · 61-69, M

@Harrryblue Some of the not so expensive places are far better quality and service than those simply ripping off guests.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Harrryblue Covid changed a lot of things....Tourism being a big one..😷

Harrryblue · 51-55, M

@whowasthatmaskedman your right everything changed from there ,

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@Harrryblue The whole market economy model moved from a competition based discounting model, to a calculated cheapest cost for return model. The easiest example is the airlines, who worked our they could cancel some flights and charge more for the seats on the planes still flying, because there was more demand..When the profit and loss statements came in, they found out they were better off on lower turnover..Look at how much people will pay for a seat to get out of the Middle East right now..😷