Australia provides superior quality education and high standards of living, attracting hundreds of thousands of immigrants from across the world. Moreover, it is relatively less expensive to study and live in compared to the UK and US.
The cost of living in Australia depends on the level of study and university you choose as well as your personal spending habits. However, here is an average cost breakdown for international students looking to study and live in Australia (in AUD):
| Items | Amount (per week) |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $90-$150 |
| Groceries & eating out | $140-$280 |
| Gas & electricity | $10-$20 |
| Phone & internet | $15-$30 |
| Public transport | $30-$60 |
| Car (after purchase) | $150-$260 |
| Entertainment | $80-$150 |
Healthcare:
Australia has one of the highest life expectancies rates in the world, owing to the healthcare system of the country. Australia’s healthcare system is a combination of public and private services. However, their publicly funded universal healthcare system called Medicare is only available to permanent residents and Australian citizens.
Hence, individuals studying, working and living in Australia cannot avail public healthcare services. Foreigners have access to both public and private services, but they have to pay for everything from doctor visits to public hospital stays. Since the costs for both public and private are pretty much on par, it is advisable to utilise private healthcare facilities. This way, one can avoid long queues and waiting periods. Public services are available in case of emergencies. Adequate private health insurance is mandatory for expats in Australia.
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