Approximate Accommodation and Living Costs (for a single person)
Renting
- $150-$280 AUD per week
Homestay
- $210-$250 AUD per week
Hostel
- $25-$35 AUD per night
Food
- $75 AUD per week
Gas, Electricity, Water, Telephone
- $20 AUD per week
Public Transport
- $20 AUD per week
Laundry, Dry Cleaning
- $10 AUD per week
Clothing, Toiletries, Entertainment
- $50 AUD per week
Books & Stationery
- $10 AUD per week
Extra-curricular Activities (if chosen)
- $20 AUD per week
Migration Regulations
All students applying for student visa’s should be aware of the Migration Regulations relating to funds required to cover living costs in Australia.
From January 1st 2010, the basic rate of living costs under the Migration Regulations increased from the previous rate of A$12,000 per year. Under these regulations prospective Student visa applicants and ther family members must have access to the following funds to meet the living costs requirements :
- $18,000 per year for the main student
- $6,300 per year for the student’s partner
- $3,600 per year for the student’s first child
- $2,700 per year for every other child; and where required
- demonstrate that the funds they are relying upon to meet the costs of studying in Australia will be genuinely available to them during their stay in Australia