Cost of living

The much awaited cost of living in australia,

This is just an approximate.
It can be higher depending on the usage.

Cost of Living
HOUSING
1 bedroom apartment
Rent only $180- $220
per week

2 bedroom apartment (per bedroom)
Rent only $120-$150
per week

House 2/3 bedroom (per bedroom)
Rent only $125 - $200
per week

Utility Cost (Electricity and Gas) $5 - $8
per week

TELEPHONE/INTERNET
Home Phone (line rental) $5 per week
Mobile Phone Calls $5 - $25 per week
Pre-Paid Overseas Phone Cards $5 - $10 per week
Internet $5- $20 per week

ENTERTAINMENT
Movies $13
Eating Out $30+
Take away food $10 - $15
Lunch on campus $5 - $10
Lunch in a café $8 - $10
Cup of coffee $2.50
Fast food (McDonalds, KFC, food courts) $5 - $10

COURSE RELATED EXPENSES
Stationery $1 per week
Photocopying $2 per week
Text books $11 per week
Newspapers/magazines $1 per week
Other course related expenses $2 per week