First time in Australia? Perhaps even your first time living away from home and not sure what to expect?
Going to university can mean more costs than just tuition fees. Accommodation, books, study materials, transport and parking are all common expenses often overlooked.
Brisbane is an affordable city and has a lower cost of living when compared with other Australian capital cities. Nevertheless, you still need to plan and budget carefully.
The following is a guide to what an average student can expect to pay in 2016, including basic monthly expenses and costs of some regularly purchased items. All prices are in Australian dollars (AU) and are intended as a guide for 2016 only.
| Before arrival costs in AUD | |
| Student Visa | As per Department of Immigration and Citizenship website |
| Overseas student health cover | Varies based on duration of student visa length |
| Travel to Australia | Varies based on departure location |
| Accommodation Bond (refundable deposit) | Four – six weeks rent |
| Rent in advance | One – two weeks rent |
| Average monthly expenses in AUD | |||
| Single student living on-campus | Single student living off-campus* | Student with dependants living off-campus (two adults, one child) | |
| Rent** | $2120*** | $925 | $1890 |
| Utilities - including gas, electricity and water | included in rent | $40 – $60 | $100 – $150 |
| Food | included in rent | $400 – $500 | $1000 – $1250 |
| Mobile phone | $40 – $50 | $40 – $50 | $80 – $100 |
| Internet | included in rent | $15 – $25 | $30 – $50 |
| Public transport | $25 – $45 | $80 – $100 | $260 – $300 |
| Photocopying | $30 – $50 | $30 – $50 | $30 – $50 |
| Recreation | $100 – $160 | $200 – $300 | $625 – $750 |
| Total monthly expenses | $2315 – $2425 | $1730 – $2010 | $4015 – $4540 |
| 9 months (36 week academic year) | $20,835 –$21,825 | $15,570 –$18,090 | $36,135 – $40,860 |
| 12 months (52 week calendar year) | N/A | $20,760 – $24,120 | $48,180 – $54,480 |
| Other annual expenses in AUD | |
| Textbooks and study materials (depending on program of study) | $500 – $850 |
| Clothing/personal | $600 – $1500 |
| Health (dental/medicine not covered by OSHC) | $520 – $1300 |
| Tuition fees | Please see your program |
| Item costs in AUD | |
| Loaf of bread | $1.80 – $3.50 |
| 1 litre carton of milk | $1.45 – $2.00 |
| Bottle of water (600ml) | $2.50 – $3.00 |
| Cup of coffee | $3.00 – $3.50 |
| Big Mac | $5.00 |
| Cinema ticket (student rate) | $10.50 |
| Phone call (local) | $0.50 |
| Bus ticket (student rate) | $2.68 – $4.80 |
You will need access to a personal computer and the internet at UQ. Although computers are available on campus, we suggest bringing a computer with you, or purchase or hire one in Australia.
If you wish to purchase a car, costs can vary from AU$5000 to AU$25,000 or more, and running costs after purchase price are approximately AU$100 per week. We strongly recommend the use of public transport.
*Based on sharing a communal household with two other people with a commute time to university of less than 30 minutes.
**Rent can be affected by whether you live alone or share with others, whether you live in areas of high demand such as in the city centre, and by your style of accommodation.
***This cost may vary from college to college. College fees are drawn from average 2015 prices and may vary in 2016.
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