Cost of Living


General expenses

A student will need approximately AUD $17,000 - $22,000 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

$275

$14,300

Public Transport Ticket

$35

$1,820

Telephone Calls

$10

$520

Miscellaneous expenses

$100

$5,200

Total

$420

$21,840