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 approximately AUD $23,500 a year as an international student. In addition, we recommend that you have at least AUD $4,000 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 (weekly cost) |
Shared house or flat |
One-bedroom unit |
|
Rent |
$200 to $250 |
$350 to $450 |
|
Mobile phone and internet |
$15 |
$15 |
|
Household products (cleaning, toothpaste) |
$5 |
$5 |
|
Food |
$100 |
$100 |
|
Utilities (gas, electricity, phone) |
$20 |
$40 |
|
Travel (Concession Bus) |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Spending money/Entertainment |
$50 |
$50 |
|
Incidentals |
$10 |
$10 |
|
Total weekly costs* (AUD) |
$425 to $475 |
$595 to $695 |
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* Please note these are estimates only; actual costs of living will be determined by lifestyle.
