Australia Living Costs-International Students

In general, living costs concerning international students in Australia vary between 20,000-30,000 dollars a year, taking into account different personal choices and lifestyles.
For instance, establishment costs do not exceed 350 dollars if a student lives on-campus or home stay. But if a student lives off-campus in a shared living, he should allocate from 900-2500 dollars for establishment costs-four weeks rent, in addition to basic arrangements and needs.

These are some main expenses a student has to bear in mind.

Entertainments costs - 80-200 dollars a week

Public transport – 40 – 70 dollars a week

Groceries and Dinning out – 150 – 300 dollars a week

Phone and Internet – 20 – 40 dollars a week

Gas and Electricity – 15 – 25 dollars a week

Car after having one – 90 – 160 dollars a week

English courses, depending on the type of the course, starts from 300 dollars a week

Vocational training – Diploma and Advanced diploma – 4000-22000 dollars a year

Undergraduate studies – 20,000 – 40,000 dollars a year

Post Graduates, Master Degree – 25,000 – 50,000 dollars a year

Doctoral Degree – 20,000- 40,000 dollars a year

These costs do not include some majors like Medicine, Engineering ... A student must consult the respected university by visiting the web site... All the costs are in Australian dollars.
The education provider with the level of study is the only thing that determines the costs of education in Australia, so as a foreign student he/she should be aware of these issues.
Living costs concerning a student stay will vary between 100 – 500 dollars.

This reflects the kind of living and location in Australia.

On – campus living – 100 – 300 dollars a week

Home stay – 200 – 350 dollars a week

Rental- 150 – 500 dollars a week

Shared rental – 100 – 250dollars a week

Guesthouses and Hostels – 100 – 150 dollars a week

Boarding Schools- 20,000 – 22,000 dollars a year

The website of Home Affairs has many details about how much money a student must have to meet the essential costs of living while studying in Australia as an international student.

In case of having any trouble in financial means while in Australia, a student should meet with any one of the team responsible on the International Student Department Support and Student Accommodation Services Team to look for their advice and aid if possible, and a student can find what he is searching for.