November 2026

How Much Money Do You Really Need to Live in Australia as a Student?

Everyone tells you Australia is expensive. No one tells you how much you actually need. Here’s the real breakdown — not the university brochure version. 1. The real weekly budgetRent (share house): $220 – $350Groceries: $80 – $120Transport (student concession): $30 – $50Phone + internet: $25 – $35Bills / other: $40 – $60Total: $395 –

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