Sample of Expenses

Sample Expenses Table

Sample of Expenses Apartment/Flat/House (Unfurnished, 2 people sharing) Home Stay (some meals included) Hostel (Some meals included)
Establishment Costs (A$): Per week Per year Per week Per year Per week Per year
Placement/arrangement fee 165*
Accommodation establishment costs (rental bond, furniture, etc.) 1,835* 840*
Recurrent Costs (A$):
Rent for Accommodation 160 8,320 235 12,220 12,220
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 350 350 350
Telephone, gas electricity, water 40 2,080 20 1,040 20 1,040
Travel (up to 10km from city) 30 1,560 30 1,560
Books and stationary 815 815 815
Food 60 3,120 30 1,560 30 1,560
Personal Expenses 80 4,160 80 4,160 80 4,160
Total Estimated Costs: A$22,240 A$21,870 A$20,985

*These costs are generally paid once when first setting up accommodation. Bond is equivalent to four weeks rent. Prices may be higher now. Tuition fees are not included. Gas and electricity costs are higher in winter because heating is necessary.


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