Cost of Living in Australia
The important factor any resident of the country is concerned about is living expenses in that country. The important factor students consider while applying for future studies is the cost of living affordable in that particular country, can they earn their living and make money for their tuition fees as well? However, in any country student is applying the cost of living in that particular country is analyzed by factors like the program they are applying to, the university, the location of the university, and their personal choices like food, living, entertainment, etc. So, it becomes important to know the basic charges and expenses of monthly items in that country like house rent, car rent, groceries, internet connections, mobile plans, electricity bills, and local transportation charges.
The average living expenses for an individual would be around $20,000 per year, and individual coast for housing will be around $450 to $850 per month, food costs around $50 to $70 per month, public transport costs around $50 to $250 based on transportation means, internet and utility charges will cost around $70 to $200 per month. Most importantly medical costs all basic medical emergencies are covered in medical insurance plan and any additional emergencies are treated based on the insurance plan or based on the treatment provided. The cities where the cost of living is low compared to other cities are Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Gold Coast.
The rates of rent based on the type of housing ( varies according to the location)
S. No | Types of accommodation | Rate of rent per month |
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1 | Shared Apartment | $850 per person |
2 | Apartment | $750-$1,700 per person |
3 | Homestays | $450- $1,200 per person |
4 | Halls of residence | $450- $1,100 per person |
Transportation charges are based on the means of public transport use
S. No | Type of transport | Cost per ride |
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1 | Monthly pass | $90- $220 per month |
2 | One-way local transport ticket | $5- $6 per ticket based on location |
3 | Taxi | $2- $4 per Km |
4 | Taxi Tariff | $3- $7 per ride |
5 | Gasoline | $2-$4 per liter |