
Some costs to consider when studying in Sydney.
If you're living abroad or out of home for the first time, managing your expenses is an important skill to master. You don’t want to be worried about running out of money while trying to focus on your studies! So, before you join us, it’s important to think about the costs of living and studying in Sydney, even if you’ve got support from back home.
To start with, we recommend you have at least $A2,000 available to cover the initial costs of books, rental bond and other settling expenses.
The Australian Department of Home Affairs requires students to have the financial capacity to cover living costs of at least $A26,000 per year (not including course fees). This means that you will need approximately $A1,750 per month for accommodation, food, utilities and entertainment – but the actual costs will depend on your lifestyle choices and needs. You should budget for around $A26,000 per year per adult. Here’s a rough guide of what you might spend that money on, but these will change based on your personal preference, budget and spending habits:
Weekly cost | Shared house or flat | One-bedroom unit | On campus (college) |
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Average weekly costs |
$A575 | $A755 | $A662.50 |
Incidentals | $A30 | $A30 | $A30 |
Spending money | $A100 | $A100 | $A100 |
Travel | $A40 | $A40 | $A25 |
Utilities (gas, electricity, phone) | $A20 | $A20 | $A0 |
Food | $A100 | $A100 | $A100 |
Household products (cleaning, toothpaste) | $A10 | $A10 | $A10 |
Mobile phone and Internet | $A25 | $A25 | $A22.50 |
Rent | $A250 | $A430 | $A375 |
Item | Cost ($AUD) | Item | Cost ($AUD) |
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Hamburger | $A5.00 | Muffin | $A4.00 |
Can of Cola | $A2.00 | Ice Cream | $A4.00 |
Soap | $A3.00 | Deodorant | $A5.00 |
Can of tuna | $A2.00 | Apples (1kg) | $A4.00 |
Loaf of bread | $A3.00 | Chicken breast (1kg) | $A10.00 |
Milk (1 litre) | $A1.50 | Chicken breast (1kg) | $A10.00 |
Item |
Cost ($AUD) |
Item |
Cost ($AUD) |
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Fast food meal |
$A10.00 |
Beer |
$A9.00 |
Dining out |
$A20-40 |
Cocktail |
$A16-20.00 |
Coffee |
$A4.40 |
Movie ticket |
$A12.50 |
Monthly gym membership |
$A50-60.00 |
Men's haircut |
$A30 |
Women’s haircut |
$A60-$100 |
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