| Approximate living cost | Cost p/week | Cost p/month | Comments | |
| Rent (Share room in the city) | 150-220AUD | 150-220AUD | Varies according to location and number of tenants per residence. Utilities can or not be included in the rent depending on the type of accommodation. | |
| Public Transport (Myki, Opal, etc depending of the city) | From AUD41 | AUD41- 60 | Card top ups can be charged per each individual trip or you can save money by getting a weekly/fortnightly/monthly or yearly plan. | |
| Mobile phone plans | From AUD7.5 | From AUD7.5 | There is a variety of plans and all of them include Internet. Almost all companies recommend choosing prepay plans. | |
| Food | AUD50+ | AUD200+ | Varies according to each person’s lifestyle/budget. We recommend doing your grocery shopping at the local markets i.e. Queen Victoria Market or Paddy’s Market to access fresher and cheaper produce. | |
| Utilities (gas, water, electricity) | from AUD30 | From AUD120 | Utilities are paid every 2-3 months and they are usually divided amongst all flatmates. |
Weekend Fri – Mon (3 nights): 3pm Collection on Friday – Return 10.30am on Monday Midweek Mon – Fri (4 nights): 3pm Collection on Monday – Return 10.30am Friday Full Week (flexible 7 nights): 3pm Collection – Return 10.30am
