Living Costs

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Living costs in Australia are realtively lower than many other developed countries thus making it an affordable place whilst enjoying the basic necessities of life. As a single student you will need approximately A$12,000–A$17,000 per year for living expenses such as accommodation, food, transport, textbooks and some spending money.

Below is the table for average cost of living in Australian territories. Please note that it’s just an average calculation of the cost and subjected to vary depending on an individual’s life style.

Victoria (main city, Melbourne)

Average Costs of Living per Week
Item	A$ (approx)
Food	80
Domestic Supplies	50
Personal Cosmetics	35
Transportation	25
Services (gas+ phone+ Internet+ electricity)	35
Social Activities	60
Total Arrivals	285 -450

All the amounts are taken from a medium level pricing.

Source: Mercer Human Resource Consulting

NEW SOUTH WALES (main city – Sydney)

Average Costs of Living per Week
Item	A$ (approx)
Food	70
Domestic Supplies	50
Personal Cosmetics	35
Transportation	25
Services (gas+ phone+ Internet+ electricity)	35
Social Activities	60
Total Arrivals	275 -440

All the amounts are taken from a medium level pricing.

Source: University of Sydney

 

Queensland (main city, Brisbane)

 

Average Costs of Living per Week
Item	A$ (approx)
Food	60
Domestic Supplies	50
Personal Cosmetics	35
Transportation	15
Services (gas+ phone+ Internet+ electricity)	35
Social Activities	40
Total Arrivals	235 - 390

All the amounts are taken from a medium level pricing.

Source: Queensland University of Technology

SOUTH AUSTRALIA (main city, Adelaide)

 

Average Costs of Living per Week
Item	A$ (approx)
Food	60
Domestic Supplies	40
Personal Cosmetics	30
Transportation	15
Services (gas+ phone+ Internet+ electricity)	35
Social Activities	35
Total Arrivals	220 - 350

All the amounts are taken from a medium level pricing.

Source: University of South Australia

 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA ( main city, Perth)

 

Average Costs of Living per Week
Item	A$ (approx)
Food	65
Domestic Supplies	40
Personal Cosmetics	25
Transportation	20
Services (gas+ phone+ Internet+ electricity)	35
Social Activities	30
Total Arrivals	215 -340

All the amounts are taken from a medium level pricing.

Source: www.thisisperthlife.com

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY (main city, Canberra)

 

Average Costs of Living per Week
Item	A$ (approx)
Food	80
Domestic Supplies	60
Personal Cosmetics	50
Transportation	25
Services (gas+ phone+ Internet+ electricity)	35
Social Activities	70
Total Arrivals	310 - 450

All the amounts are taken from a medium level pricing.

Source: liveincanberra.com

 

TASMANIA (main city, Hobart)

 

Average Costs of Living per Week
Item	A$ (approx)
Food	60
Domestic Supplies	40
Personal Cosmetics	30
Transportation	20
Services (gas+ phone+ Internet+ electricity)	35
Social Activities	60
Total Arrivals	245 -350

All the amounts are taken from a medium level pricing.

Source: University of Tasmania