Estimated Cost of Living in Canberra
Estimated Cost of Living in Canberra
Canberra is Australia’s national capital of approximately 390,000 residents and a moderate cost of living. There are many ways to keep costs down by shopping at low-cost supermarket and stores such as Aldi, Big W and Kmart. Buying produce that are in season and cooking your own meals are useful options to manage your budget.
You will need at least AUD $20,000 a year as an international student. In addition, we recommend that you have at least AUD $2,000 when you arrive to cover the initial costs of study material, rental bond and furniture. These estimates do not include large household items such as a refrigerator or car.
|
Type of Expenses |
Shared house or flat |
One-bedroom unit |
|
Rent |
$250 |
$450 |
|
Mobile phone and internet |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Household products (cleaning, toothpaste) |
$10 |
$10 |
|
Food |
$100 |
$100 |
|
Utilities (gas, electricity, phone) |
$20 |
$60 |
|
Travel |
$40 |
$40 |
|
Spending money |
$100 |
$100 |
|
Incidentals |
$30 |
$30 |
|
Average weekly costs* (AUD) |
$575 |
$760 |
|
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* Please note these are estimates only; actual costs of living will be determined by lifestyle.
