Cost of Living in Australia
Listed among the most famous countries in the world, Australia is known for its high standard of living. This, and also quality education, universities ranking among the top 100 in the world, and relaxed international student’s work permits are some of the top reasons for students from all over the world to choose Australia to study in. However, if you are still sceptical, here is an overview of the cost of living in Australia- the average amount an international student has to spend to study and live in Australia, for you to make up your mind completely. Accommodation For Indian students aiming to pursue higher studies outside the country, the cost of living in Australia is higher in comparison to the UK, Canada, and the US. Australia still remains a popular choice for students owing to its high standards of living combined with a wide variety of options available in terms of working part-time. The approximate costs an Indian student may incur on an average in AUD (Australian Dollar) is listed below:
Hostels and Guesthouses- AUD 80 to AUD 280 per week
Home-stays- AUD 235 to AUD 325 per week
Rentals AUD- 165 to AUD 400 per week
On-Campus- AUD 90 to AUD 280 per week
Shared rentals- AUD 85 TO AUD 200 per week
Tuition Fees The tuition fee for a master’s program from an Australian University would cost an international student approximately AUD 35,000 for one year. For an engineering course in Australia, the average cost for a year will be the same. For more technical courses like an MBA from any of the top 5 universities of Australia including the University of Melbourne or the University of Sydney would cost around AUD 55,000. Healthcare Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a special health insurance coverage for international students in Australia. It covers the cost of medical and hospital care while you are living in Australia. However, you need to purchase the insurance before you set out for Australia from the country. Students from Belgium, Sweden and Norway are not required to purchase the OSHC. Currently, there are 5 insurers who offer the OSHC insurance-
Australian Health Management
BUPA Australia
Medibank Private
Allianz Global Assistance
Nib OSHC Other Living Expenses
The other living expenses to be incurred by a student are food, gas, and electricity, public transport, phone, internet and entertainment that may include eating out occasionally, going to the movies and more, the approximate cost for which may include-
Food- AUD 80 to AUD 250 per week
Phone and internet- AUD 20 to AUD 55 per week
Gas and electricity- AUD 35 to AUD 150 per week
Public transport- AUD 15 to AUD 50 per week
Entertainment- AUD 25 to AUD 200 per week
So go apply to that university you’ve been planning to all this while!