Cost of Living


General expenses

A student will need approximately AUD $12,000 - $18,000 per year to live comfortably in Australia. Airfares, visa costs, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and tuition fees will be additional.

Living expenses in Australia

The following table shows estimated costs for one student living in Homestay accommodation.
Costs are quoted in Australian dollars.

Approximate Cost

Per week

Per year

Homestay Accommodation

$250

$13,000

Public Transport Ticket

$30

$1,560

Telephone Calls

$5

$260

Telephone Calls 2 x 10 minute international calls

$40

$2,080

Miscellaneous expenses

$70

$3,640

Total

$395

$20,540