Living cost and expenses in Australia

You must fulfill the financial requirements set forth by the Department of Home Affairs to be granted an Australian student visa. 

For information on how to present the proof necessary to support the costs of your stay, including your travel, study, and living expenses, please refer to the step-by-step Student Visa Subclass 500 application and Document Checklist Tool.  

As of October 2019, the cost of living is;  

• AUD 21,041 for parents or guardians of students 
• For guests traveling with you: AUD 7,362 
• A youngster traveling with you is charged AUD 3,152.
   

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To pay for all of their living expenditures, which include housing, food, and social activities, international students residing in Australia require between 1,400 and 2,500 AUD per month. Remember that you must demonstrate that you have the financial means to support yourself while studying and living in Australia when you apply for a student visa there. 
 

Food and Beverages 

Local supermarkets carry groceries, which typically cost between 500 and 1,000 AUD per month. Shopping at discount supermarkets like Aldi, Coles, and Woolworths can help you save some money. 

A three-course meal for two costs 80 AUD, while the average cost of a meal in a budget restaurant is 18 AUD. If you prefer their particular food, you can also choose from a variety of Asian, Greek, and Italian eateries. 
 

The average cost of living 

According to Data compiled, the average monthly cost of living in Australia is about AUD 1,332.33. The rent would be AUD 1,190 for a one-bedroom apartment, which is not included in this amount.  

This totals AUD 2,522.33 per month or AUD 30,267.96 annually. These expenses may appear to be quite expensive, however, they are balanced off by Australia's higher than average income of AUD 4,062.00 per month. 
 

The cost of living is a different city 

Check out the average monthly budget for some of Australia's most well-known student cities:  

• Sydney: monthly rates begin at 1,900 AUD. 

• Adelaide: monthly rates beginning at 1,300 AUD 

• Brisbane: monthly rates from at 1,400 AUD 

• Melbourne: monthly rates from at 1,500 AUD 
   

Transportation cost  

Public transportation is reliable and effective in many Australian cities. Australia's population and the economy as a whole are heavily dependent on its well-established road network. All of the well-connected bus routes in Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, and Hobart give discounts to cardholders and other types of travelers (such as students or pensioners). 

Some colleges offer a private transportation provider that assists students who live on campus or who need to travel to remote locations. You may be eligible for further discounts through state programs run by Queensland, South Australia, or Victoria, depending on where you live (Melbourne). Otherwise, a monthly student transit pass ranges in price from 30 to 70 AUD, depending on the city. 

A bicycle can be used to get about as well. One can be rented for approximately 40 AUD per day.
 

Means of transportation 

In addition to driving yourself, Australia offers a variety of transportation options, including buses, trains, trams, and ferries. Australia offers a variety of transportation alternatives, including buses, trains, trams, and ferries. Depending on where you reside, different transport services may be available to you. 

Australia offers a variety of transportation alternatives, including buses, trains, trams, and ferries. Depending on where you reside, different transport services may be available to you. Also accessible to take you from door to door are private and public car services, ranging from taxis to chartered limousines. 

Some larger educational institutions will also have their internal transportation system, which is helpful if you need to leave your school after hours or reside in a remote location. 

Depending on where you live in Australia and the sort of transportation you use, public transportation charges change. To discover the whole list of services offered, schedules, and associated prices, visit the state or territory government website for where you currently reside.