Oh yeah, there's better ciders out there. I'm limited with choice of good, boutique cider to what Dan Murphies has (and my meagre budget). Speaking of which, I just bought a case of Corona for $30. I know, I know, Corona is a practical joke the Mexicans play on the world, much like Forsters, HOWEVER, name me a better beer you can get at Dan Murphies near me for $30... Tooheys New? VB? Spew. Even Extra Dry and Super Dry are $42 FFS.... If I had my way I'd be drowning myself in Hoegaarden or a Duval, but no... mortgage payment monday, $400 off our wedding photographer today, $80 in fuel, $60 on train ticket monday... Pork Hunt beer buying FTL
I will concede the pickings are decidedly slim.
I'll tackle beer first;
Tui, Haagen, Melbourne Bitter should all be had for less than Corona, but, Corona at <$30 must have been on special? CUB and Foster's refused service when they tried to sell VB for $28 saying it would cheapen the brand? $30/box Corona.

'ing go for it mate.
Cider; You should be able to get Aspall Suffolk Dry Cider at DM's - they are in 500ML bottles for around $4/b.