When we travel to other countries, we often experience culture shock. This can be due to a number of factors, including the language barrier, the different customs, and the different infrastructure that may confuse us as we navigate our way around this new place.

One of the most shocking things for many visitors to other countries is the price of goods and services. Depending on the country, prices can be much higher or lower than we are used to.

We Aussies are so used to the high prices of our everyday goods that we don't even bat an eyelid when visitors from other countries express their shock at how much things cost here.

That's why when a young American expat made the rounds on social media for her reaction to the prices of alcoholic products here Down Under, many Australians laughed it off.

In a recent TikTok video, Tate Duane, a 22-year-old California native who now calls Melbourne home, expressed her dismay at the 'brutal' cost of a 750mL bottle of liquor, revealing that she spent over $60 for a bottle of tequila and margarita mix and claiming that the items were the 'cheapest' she could find.

Credit: TikTok/@tatescape​

Tate says in the video: 'It's my first night out in the city and alcohol is expensive, tell me why it was literally 50 bucks for not even a "fifth" like it's small.'

For those of you who are wondering what a 'fifth' means, it is basically a standard unit of measurement for alcoholic beverages in America, denoting one-fifth of a gallon, or slightly more than 750mL.

The clip has captured the attention of more than 112,000 users, with many Australians commenting that Tate should get used to paying a premium price for alcohol while living in the country.

One person wrote: 'Welcome to Aus! It's expensive haha.'

'Why do you think teenagers go for goon bags? Alcohol is expensive,' another joked.

An American expat has made the rounds on social media for her reaction to the price of alcohol in Australia. Credit: TikTok/@tatescape.​

Others tried to explain the situation in the country and why alcohol is currently being retailed at such a high price.

One user claimed: 'Inflation. Everything is really expensive at the moment. We are on the cusp of a recession.'

Some offered suggestions on how to score a 'less expensive' bottle of alcoholic drink.

'Aussie that lived in the US here! In Australia, you need to switch from spirits to wine. Getting award-winning wine from Aldi is fail-safe,' one person recommended.

Others have claimed that the 'eye-watering' high cost of alcohol Down Under in comparison to other nations is due to greater alcohol taxes.

One person explained: 'Australia taxes alcohol & cigarettes big time to discourage it. Especially for young people.'

'They keep putting taxes on it. It just went up recently,' another said.

According to a recent survey by Bloomberg, Australia is the third-most expensive country in the world to purchase drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.

Japan has the highest average retail prices for goods like alcohol, cigarettes and illegal substances, with New Zealand and Australia close behind.

Sure, living in Australia isn't cheap, but that's because we enjoy a high standard of living. And while the cost of living might be a bit of a shock to visitors from other countries, we think it's generally well worth it. After all, where else would you rather be than in one of the most beautiful countries in the world?

We want to hear from you! As an Aussie, do you think the price of alcohol is justified? Or is it way too expensive? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

 

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When we travel to other countries, we often experience culture shock. This can be due to a number of factors, including the language barrier, the different customs, and the different infrastructure that may confuse us as we navigate our way around this new place.

One of the most shocking things for many visitors to other countries is the price of goods and services. Depending on the country, prices can be much higher or lower than we are used to.

We Aussies are so used to the high prices of our everyday goods that we don't even bat an eyelid when visitors from other countries express their shock at how much things cost here.

That's why when a young American expat made the rounds on social media for her reaction to the prices of alcoholic products here Down Under, many Australians laughed it off.

In a recent TikTok video, Tate Duane, a 22-year-old California native who now calls Melbourne home, expressed her dismay at the 'brutal' cost of a 750mL bottle of liquor, revealing that she spent over $60 for a bottle of tequila and margarita mix and claiming that the items were the 'cheapest' she could find.

Credit: TikTok/@tatescape​

Tate says in the video: 'It's my first night out in the city and alcohol is expensive, tell me why it was literally 50 bucks for not even a "fifth" like it's small.'

For those of you who are wondering what a 'fifth' means, it is basically a standard unit of measurement for alcoholic beverages in America, denoting one-fifth of a gallon, or slightly more than 750mL.

The clip has captured the attention of more than 112,000 users, with many Australians commenting that Tate should get used to paying a premium price for alcohol while living in the country.

One person wrote: 'Welcome to Aus! It's expensive haha.'

'Why do you think teenagers go for goon bags? Alcohol is expensive,' another joked.

An American expat has made the rounds on social media for her reaction to the price of alcohol in Australia. Credit: TikTok/@tatescape.​

Others tried to explain the situation in the country and why alcohol is currently being retailed at such a high price.

One user claimed: 'Inflation. Everything is really expensive at the moment. We are on the cusp of a recession.'

Some offered suggestions on how to score a 'less expensive' bottle of alcoholic drink.

'Aussie that lived in the US here! In Australia, you need to switch from spirits to wine. Getting award-winning wine from Aldi is fail-safe,' one person recommended.

Others have claimed that the 'eye-watering' high cost of alcohol Down Under in comparison to other nations is due to greater alcohol taxes.

One person explained: 'Australia taxes alcohol & cigarettes big time to discourage it. Especially for young people.'

'They keep putting taxes on it. It just went up recently,' another said.

According to a recent survey by Bloomberg, Australia is the third-most expensive country in the world to purchase drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.

Japan has the highest average retail prices for goods like alcohol, cigarettes and illegal substances, with New Zealand and Australia close behind.

Sure, living in Australia isn't cheap, but that's because we enjoy a high standard of living. And while the cost of living might be a bit of a shock to visitors from other countries, we think it's generally well worth it. After all, where else would you rather be than in one of the most beautiful countries in the world?

We want to hear from you! As an Aussie, do you think the price of alcohol is justified? Or is it way too expensive? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Yes, Alcohol [and Cigarettes] are very expensive in Australia compared with the USA. On Holidays in Hawaii, My son found Bourbon Whiskey & cigarettes very cheap compared with Australia. I found a docket from Hawaii recently with Cigarettes & Bourbon on them, and they were MUCH MUCH cheaper than in Australia.... Bugbuyer Lee