Cost of Living

General Expenses

A student will need approximately AUD $12,000 - $18,000 per year to live comfortably in Australia. Airfares, visa costs, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and tuition fees will be additional.

Living Expenses in Australia

The following table shows estimated costs for one student living in Homestay accommodation.
Costs are quoted in Australian dollars.

Approximate Cost

Per week

Per year

Homestay Accommodation

$250

$13,000

Public Transport Ticket

$30

$1,560

Telephone Calls

$5

$260

Telephone Calles 2 x 10 minute international calls

$40

$2,080

Miscellaneous expenses

$70

$3,640

Total

$395

$20,540

Living Expenses in Singapore

In Singapore, accommodation choices range from off campus hostels to condominiums. Living cost per month ranges from SGD 750 – SGD 1,000 and per year can range from SGD 9,000 – SGD 18,000.