Living Cost - Australia
The cost of living for international students in Australia is around AUD 2,475 per month, but can change depending on personal choices and living arrangements.
Gold Coast, Adelaide, and Perth are some of the cheapest or affordable cities for international students in Australia.
The following data gives you an average/approximate number of the Cost of Living for International Students in Australia.
| Category | Australia (Monthly) | Remarks |
| Accommodation Costs | A$380 to A$860 | Shared Rental |
| A$440 to A$1120 | On Campus | |
| Food Expenses | A$560 to A$1120 | Groceries and eating out |
| Transportation Cost | A$120 to A$240 | Public Transport. Student can get a weekly pass upwards of AUD 20 or a monthly pass for AUD 80 for short distances |
| Entertainment | A$320 to A$600 | Movies, Gym etc. |
| Basic Utilities | A$335 |
Note: The above mentioned values are approximate and tend to vary based on location, currency conversion rates, lifestyle choices etc.,
Total Estimated Cost Per Year
- Less expensive Cities (Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast, Canberra, etc.): AUD 20,000 – AUD 30,000
- Moderate Cities (Brisbane, Hobart, Darwin, etc.): AUD 30,000 – AUD 40,000
- Expensive Cities (Sydney, Melbourne, etc.): AUD 40,000 – AUD 60,000