Cost of Living in Australia
To begin your financial planning, it is essential to know the average cost of living in Australia. Here are some of the cost of living in Australia, specifically Sydney, one of the most popular study destinations in the country.
You can also visit the websites below for updated information of the costs in Sydney, Australia:
http://www.living-in-sydney.com/Detailed-cost-of-living-in-Sydney-australia.html
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/sydney
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Australia
Below are only an estimated reference. These expenses may differ depending on your study location.
Check out Switch Wise for information about gas and electricity prices. Once you're on the page, just enter a random Sydney Australian post code like 2111, 2000 or 2138.
A$15-A$20 if you share accommodation.
Check out Broad Band Guide for a comparison of broadband plans. You can also see Amaysim for a mobile phone deal without a contract.
A$13.00-A$15.00 (student discount may apply).
A$8.00-A$.25.00
Weekly train ticket: Around A$38 per week. Read more about ticket fares here. Taxi: 5 Minutes ride could cost A$5-10. Find out more about taxi fares here. Buy car: A$5000-50,000. You can also check Car Sales. Petrol: Find out more about daily petrol prices in Syney at Racy and Motor Mouth. Petrol prices can vary from AM to evening in Australia. More information about transport costs here
Check out Wool Worths, Coles, or Aldi.
It is recommended you shop locally for food, fruit and vegetables etc.
Furniture: Cost of furnishes and home appliances can be found here.
TV license: There's no TV license in Sydney though there are lots of advertisements on Commercial stations, ABC (no ads) and SBS which show movies, documentaries and news from many countries from all over the world.
