The Minimum Living Cost/Year
Individual living expenses may vary depending on the accommodation type, personal
consumption, and lifestyle.
The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs recommends $24,505 as a base figure
to cover one year’s expenses for a single person. Visit the Study in Australia website for more
information: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/life-in-australia.html.
| List Items | Australian Dollar ($) |
|---|---|
|
You |
$24,505 |
|
Your Partner |
$7,362 |
|
Your First Child |
$3,152 |
|
Every Other Child |
$2,790
|
Hostels and Guesthouses
$90 to $150 per week
Shared Rental
$95 to $215 per week
On Campus
$110 to $280 per week
Homestay
$235 to $325 per week
Rental
$185 to $440 per week
Boarding Schools
$11,000 to $22,000 a year
Groceries and Eating Out
$140 to $280 per week
Gas, Electricity
$10 to $20 per week
Phone and Internet
$15 to $30 per week
Public Transport
$30 to $60 per week
Car (after purchase)
$150 to $260 per week
Entertainment
$80 to $150 per week
