Cost Of Living
Destination: Australia
It is more cost effective to rent a house or a flatshare than stay in a hotel or hostel once you have settled in an Australian city. Whilst you are looking for longer-term accommodation, however, you may find staying in a hostel or independent backpackers for travelers the cheapest option. All major Australian cities have several hostels; visit www.yha.org.au or www.hostelaustralia.com.
The most common approach to finding accommodation is by purchasing a copy of the local newspaper.
When looking for a room or property to rent, consider the following:
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If the room/property is fully, part or not furnished.
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Which bills are included in the cost of the rent.
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What the landlord’s expectations are at the end of the tenancy.
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Where the bond will be held for safe-keeping.
Table of other costs
| Expense | Cost (AUD $) |
|---|---|
| Monthly Rent (two bed flat) | 1,400 - 1,800 |
| Monthly Rent for room | 700 - 800 |
| Food per week (for two) | 150 - 200 |
| Coffee | 3.50 |
| Cinema ticket | 15.00 |
| Litre of Petrol | 1.60 |
| Bottle of Beer (at pub) | 8.00 |
| Glass of Wine (at pub) | 8.00 |
| Night out for two | 80.00 |
| Litre of Milk | 2.75 |
| Loaf of Bread | 4.00 |
| Sky (monthly) | 65.00 |