Living in Australia
Living in Australia will be a new experience, but there are support services in your institution as well as from other organizations to help make adjusting to life in Australia easier.
Australia is among the happiest countries in the world (World Happiness Report 2024) and we have four of the 30 best cities in the world for students (QS Top University Rankings 2024), you are sure to enjoy your time here.
- Planning your departure.
- Arriving in Australia.
- Accessing support services.
- Remaining visa compliant.
- Working while you study.
- Living costs and finding accommodation.
- Health and safety.
For more information about Living in Australia, please refer to Study in Australia: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/life-in-australia
Living Cost in Australia
Knowing the average living costs in Australia is an important part of your financial preparation. For your reference, here are some of the costs associated with living and studying in Australia (all costs are in Australian dollars).
The costs below are an approximate guide only. Students should be aware that these costs can vary depending on your life “style” and study location in Australia.
• Shared Rental – $100 to $500 per week
• Homestay – $335 to $525 per week
• Rental – $365 to $740 per week
• Gas, electricity – $35 to $140 per week
• Phone and Internet – $20 to $75 per week
• Public transport – $15 to $50 per week
• Personal, Leisure, Clothing – $20 to $75 per week
• Book, study material – $15 to $50 per week
• Cook meals at home instead of dining out.
• Use student discounts for transport, food, and entertainment.
• Shop during sales and look for second-hand goods.
• Be mindful of electricity, water, and mobile data usage.
• Work part-time (student visas generally allow up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods).
The Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia.
Refer to the step by step Student Visa Subclass 500 application and Document Checklist Tool for details on how to provide the evidence required to cover the costs of your stay, including your travel, study and living expenses.
As of 10 May 2024， the 12-month living costs are：
For student – AUD$29,710
For partner – AUD$10,394
For a child – AUD$4,449
All costs are per year in Australian dollars. To convert to your own currency,
visit http://www.xe.com/
The Australian Government provides information and guidance on managing your finances. You can read more at https://www.moneysmart.gov.au
The ‘Insider Guides Cost of Living Calculator’; is also a useful tool to help estimate your cost of living in Australia https://www.insiderguides.com.au/cost-of-living-calculator
If you experience financial trouble while in Australia, talk to your institution’s international student support staff for assistance.
For more detailed information about living in Australia, please click the following link: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/life-in-australia