Cost of Living for International Students
As an international student, you are responsible for your own day-to-day living costs. These costs can vary enormously from one student to another.
In the table below we try to provide a guide. But the figures are only estimates. The table sets out average costs over 12-months for a single student living in rented or university accommodation. Please note:This table does not include tuition fees, mobile phone charges, internet services fees or motor vehicle expenses.
| Cost of Living* |
Renting Based on sharing a house with one other |
|
|
Establishment costs |
$AUD per month |
$AUD per year |
| Bond (one month's rent) |
667 |
|
| Telephone / utilities connection |
150 |
|
| General establishment (furniture, linen etc) |
3,000 |
|
| Total establishment costs |
3,817 |
|
|
Other costs |
||
| Halls of Residence fees | ||
| Building and amenities fee | ||
| Registration fee | ||
| Telephone and internet connection | ||
| Books, stationery and equipment |
1,000 |
|
| Clothing |
800 |
|
| Healthcover (OSHC) |
349 |
|
| Total other costs |
2,149 |
|
|
Personal costs |
||
| Rent (average $154 per week) * 52 weeks |
667 |
8,004 |
| Food (lunch Mon - Fri) |
250 |
3,000 |
| Meals | ||
| Household costs (food, power, phone) |
300 |
3,600 |
| Travel expenses (to and from uni or city) |
250 |
3,000 |
| Miscellaneous (entertainment, personal items etc) |
300 |
3,600 |
| Total personal costs |
1,495 |
21,204 |
|
Total yearly costs |
27,170 |
|
*Please note that all these figures are estimates only. They are subject to inflation and will vary depending on location, lifestyle and preferences.
