Australians Pay Exorbitant Cinema Prices

Despite living through a time when it cost $5 to sit in the dark and watch famous people out emote each other, a survey conducted by Australian consumer group Choice reveals a startling discrepancy in local and international box office prices. To the numbers! In 2010, the average Australian cinema ticket cost $12.98 compared to just $8.85 in New Zealand, $7.40 in America and $8.98 in Britain. This is up from the $9.34 it cost to watch a movie in 2002 thanks to “pricier extras and the traditionally cheaper independents…shutting up shop.” Punters are further gouged at the candy bar where confectionery, chips and drinks cost almost twice as much as their store bought counterparts. To ensure you save your hard earned Choice recommends off-peak screenings (Monday, Tuesday), independent cinemas, outdoor cinemas and drive-ins and abstaining from extras like third dimensions, buttery popcorn and thirst quenching post-mix cola. Welcome to your frugal new life. You’re going to hate it.

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