Australia is a safe and friendly place to study

It offers a combination of quality education and high living standards.  Students need to consider the cost of living and prepare a budget carefully.  We have provided some examples below of expenses to consider when preparing for life in Australia as a student.

Study costs

Your cost of studying in Australia may include:

Cost of living

The cost of living in Australia will vary depending on your lifestyle and personal requirements. From 1 October 2023 the Australian Government will require student visa applicants to show they have a minimum of AUD$24,505 (Australian dollars) in savings to cover annual living costs.

Living in Australia

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Possible living expenses

  • Groceries and eating out: $140 to $280 per week
  • Gas, electricity: $10 to $20 per week
  • Phone and Internet: $15 to $30 per week
  • Public transport: $30 to $60 per week
  • Car (after purchase): $150 to $260 per week
  • Entertainment: $80 to $150 per week
  • On-campus accommodation: $166 to $394 per week
  • Off-campus accommodation: $160 to $440 per week
  • Homestay: $235 - $325 per week

Please be advised it is an estimate only and individual differences mean prices will vary. The above costs do not include: security deposit, textbooks, clothing and medical expenses.

At a glance

Fast food meal

$13.00

Dinner

$25.00

Regular coffee

$5.50

Pint of beer

$9.00

Cocktail

$16.00

Movie ticket

$19.50

Weekly gym membership

$15.00

Men’s haircut

$33.00

Bringing your family to Australia

Ensure you have the funds to support your family financially if you are bringing them to Australia.

Working

Working part-time can help complement your study and living experience.

Scholarships and finance

Griffith offers an exciting range of scholarships to support international students with study and living costs. We also support more than 250 sponsored students from around the globe and assist with financial aid options and student loans.

Exchange rates

View the exchange rate between the Australian dollar and your local currency.

Contact us

Do you have a question? Get in touch with us