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- On top of your tuition fees you should budget between AU$13,000 and AU$16,000 a year to cover living costs whilst studying.
- You need to budget for accommodation/weekly rental, food, transport, books, clothing, health services and entertainment. Of course, your weekly expenses will vary depending on your lifestyle and entertainment choices.
- Don’t forget to budget for major set-up expenses such as rental bond (4 x weekly rent) television, stereo or computer.
- If you decide to buy a car you’ll need to budget for car insurance and registration (approximately AUD$1000 per year). A new small car costs at least A$14,000 and a reliable second hand vehicle costs between A$4000 - A$8,000.
- More information on the approximate cost of things in Sydney can be found in our Pre-Departure Guide
Example of Student Budget for a week (living in off-campus accommodation) | Food | A$60 | | Rent | A$80 | | Electricity/Gas | A$10 | | Clothing/Cleaning | A$10 | | Transport | A$50 | | Entertainment | A$50 | | Telephone/Postage | A$10 | | Other | A$20 | | TOTAL | A$290 |
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