Living Costs
In addition to your tuition fees, the estimated cost of living for 1 year in Australia (as advised by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship – DIAC) is $18,000AUD. This includes estimated costs for accommodation, transport, food and general daily expenses.
The Australian Government may request visa applicants to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover these expenses for the first one, two or three years in Australia, depending on their Assessment Level (AL). For more information please visit the Australian Immigration website.
Please note: tuition fees do not cover the cost of books, equipment, uniforms, stationery or excursions. Textbooks may cost up to AUD $500 per year.
Cost of Living – a general guide to planning the cost of your stay
|
Arrival and Set up costs A$ |
|
Renting |
|
Homestay |
|
|
Bond |
$500 |
Homestay search fee* |
$220 |
|
Rental fees in advance |
$500 |
Homestay fees in advance |
$520 |
|
Books and equipment |
$300 |
Books and equipment |
$300 |
|
Phone/internet connection |
$100 |
Phone/internet connection |
included |
|
Home contents/furniture |
$1,000 |
Home contents |
included |
|
Utility connections (set up costs) |
$100 |
Utility connections |
included |
|
Health cover per year** |
$420 |
Health cover per year** |
$420 |
|
TOTAL |
$2,920 |
TOTAL |
$1,460 |
*Homestay search fee payable at the time of accepting your place at Chisholm.
**Visa length health cover fee payable at the time of accepting your place at Chisholm.
|
Ongoing costs A$ |
Renting |
Homestay |
|
|
Per Week |
Per year(52 weeks) |
Per week |
Per year(52 weeks) |
|
Rent/homestay fees |
$100 |
$5,200 |
$260 |
$13,520 |
|
Gas, water, electricity bills |
$25 |
$1,300 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Groceries |
$70 |
$3,640 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Public transport |
$51 |
$2,652 |
$51 |
$2,652 |
|
Personal needs |
$20 |
$1,040 |
$20 |
$1,040 |
|
Internet |
$15 |
$780 |
$2.50* |
$52 |
|
Mobile phone |
$20 |
$1,040 |
$20 |
$1,040 |
|
Entertainment/eating out |
$40 |
$2,080 |
$40 |
$2,080 |
|
TOTAL |
$341 |
$17,732 |
$391 |
$20,384 |
*Some Homestay hosts request an additional fee for internet usage
|
Bringing your family? |
Increase costs % |
|
Living with your spouse |
30% |
|
Living with your spouse plus a child |
50% |
|
Living with your spouse plus more than one child |
80% |
|
Bringing your family? |
Increase costs % |
|
Living with your spouse |
30% |
|
Living with your spouse plus a child |
50% |
|
Living with your spouse plus more than one child |
80% |
|
Optional extra costs |
|
Home contents insurance |
Driving a car |
|
Depending on the value of items to be insured – $20 - $40 per week |
Annual car registration: $600Petrol per litre: $1.35 – $1.50Annual insurance: $300 to $1400 Victorian drivers licence: $65 |
*All prices are approximate only and should be used as a guide.
