STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
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About Australia
Australia is a popular destination for international students seeking a high-quality education in a diverse and welcoming environment. With its excellent universities and colleges, wide range of programs, and post-study work opportunities, Australia offers a unique and rewarding study abroad experience.
Australian universities are world-renowned for their academic excellence and practical, industry-focused programs. They offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, health sciences, and social sciences. The academic programs are designed to be practical and provide students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in their chosen careers.
In addition to the high-quality education, Australia also offers a welcoming and diverse culture, providing students with an opportunity to experience a unique blend of Indigenous, Asian and European cultures. This provides students with a rich cultural experience, helping them develop a global perspective and cross-cultural understanding.
As a leading education consultancy, Career Station provides comprehensive guidance and support for students interested in studying in Australia. Our services include helping students select the right institution and program, providing information on admission requirements, visa and immigration procedures, and providing support throughout the application process. We are committed to ensuring that students have a successful and rewarding study abroad experience in Australia, helping them achieve their career aspirations.
Living and Working in Australia for Students
There are many different options for student housing, and even while prices vary based on where you stay, you should be able to locate one that is within your price range. On-campus amenities are accessible to students for a price of $90 to $280 each week. Homestay is another option available to students, with prices ranging from $235 to $325 a week. If you are close to populated areas and urban areas, the cost is significantly higher.
International students can take part-time jobs in Australia while they are enrolled in classes, which helps them manage their daily expenses. Every two weeks, students with student visas are allowed to work up to 40 hours. The majority of students work in the retail, service, and hospitality industries since they are paid hourly and have flexible work schedules. Students should consider the distance from their educational institution, the cost of living in the area, and the employment prospects in the surrounding communities when looking for housing.
Cost of Living in Australia
Australia ranks amongst the top 10 in the Human Development Index as well as the Quality of Life Index. In simple words, a developed nation, Australia is amongst the top countries of the world in terms of its education system, GDP and purchasing power parity indexes. With a high level of income, people living and working there also enjoy a high level of health awareness, an excellent medical system as well as a politically stable economy.
But as a student, these are hardly the indices you would wish to worry about. What matters is how much it would cost to stay in Australia. So, here’s the above jargon simplified to numbers per month for Australian living costs:
| Monthly Expenses |
In AUD |
In INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Rentals (On-Campus Accommodation) |
860 |
48,500 |
|
Transportation Pass |
210 |
11,850 |
|
Basic Amenities* |
800 |
28,150 |
|
Entertainment |
300 |
16,900 |
|
Estimated Total Monthly Expense |
2,170 |
105,200 |
* Basic Amenities include your food/ grocery bills.
These figures, however, talk about the basics and would vary from university to university as well as the style of living you wish to maintain. If you would rather wish to stay in independent accommodation or alternatively, your university does not have a hostel facility (though rare), then you would end up spending anywhere between AUD 1,000 – AUD 1,750 for a single room unit. Also, the level of expense may vary considerably for entertainment. If you are an exploring kind and would rather spend your weekend exploring the magnificent outback, the monthly expenses can roughly denote your weekly expenses as well.
So in all, it depends on how you wish to live. There’s a lot to spend in Australia…but you need not despair. You can always earn that extra amount to make your stay worthwhile.
Cost of Living in Sydney & Melbourne
The cost of living in Sydney is expensive in comparison to the cost of living in Melbourne. As per the recent July 2022 data for the average costs of living, it can be noted that those who are living or earning in Sydney tend to pay more than those living in Melbourne. The cost comparisons for living in Sydney and Melbourne are tabulated below for reference:
| Expenses | Cost of Living in Sydney | Cost of Living in Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Housing and Utilities | AUD 3,224 | AUD 2,300 |
| Public Transport | AUD 193 | AUD 156 |
| Private Transport* | AUD 32,000 | AUD 30,000 |
| Food and Drink | AUD 20 - AUD 40 | AUD 15 - AUD 25 |
| Clothes and Shoes | AUD 150 - AUD 200 | AUD 200 |
| Entertainment | AUD 41 | AUD 40 |
| Personal Care and Hygiene | AUD 63 | AUD 69 |
| Insurance | AUD 250 | AUD 200 |
| Total Cost |
AUD 7,428 (Public Transport) or, AUD 39,235 (Private Transport) |
AUD 2,990 (Public Transport) or, AUD 32,834 (Private Transport) |
*Private Transport: These expenses are counted since the purchase of the vehicle plus the cost of fuel and the cost of maintenance. Thus, the costs may also vary depending upon the choice of vehicle purchased.
The average monthly cost of living in Sydney for an individual is approximately AUD 4,100 on average while the cost of living in Melbourne is AUD 2,000 on average. Yet, Melbourne is less expensive in comparison to Sydney.