Man attempts a day out in Perth with a $50 budget
Perth locals and visitors alike will announce that we are an expensive city — especially during a cost-of-living crisis.
However, British content creator George Redfern has put together a video on 'how to' enjoy Perth with only $50 for a full day of eating, activities and getting around.
In the video, Redfern explores the city on a Sunday where, with a valid SmartRider, travel on trains, buses and ferries is currently free.
He headed to Kings Park, commenting on the views and lush fauna, then made his way to the CBD to popular local toasted sandwich shop Toastface Grillah, spending $10 for his coffee and snack. George Refern Credit: YouTube
Redfern then travelled to Herrison Island to see the kangaroos.
His activities took him for a hit at the Wembley Golf Course driving range ($13) and then a takeaway alcoholic drink on Cottesloe beach ($5) — with the creator failing to realise drinking alcohol in public places is illegal in Western Australia and can attract up to a $2,000 fine.
That could have put a serious dent in his budget.
He finished the day in Subiaco, where he ate a plate of fish and chips for dinner.
He added that he was surprised by the $18 price tag and the crispness of the chips, something he had not experienced in his native UK.
He added a can of soft drink for $3.
His total for the day was $49.
Whether the creator has shown the best sides of Perth on a budget, or is just after hits and subscribers, is up to locals to decide.
George Redfern has nearly five thousand YouTube subscribers and a moderate following on social media with his videos focusing on travelling on a budget — often staying at accommodation on the lower end of the market.
After landing in Perth, Redfern put his content creation skills to good use showcasing his take on things sandgropers take for granted.
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