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Cost of Living in Australia's Eight Capital Cities

As one of the most popular study destination countries, the cost of living in Australia has always been a controversial topic. The cost of living involves various aspects, including accommodation, transport and food costs, which vary greatly depending on the city you live in and your personal consumption and living habits. In order to solve this problem, Study Australia provides international students with a cost of living calculator for major Australian capital cities based on the basic conditions of each city in Australia, so that international students can estimate the cost of studying in Australia.

Based on the criteria for controlling variables, Sydney ($598) was the highest spending city, with Canberra ($591) in second place, Perth ($549) in third place, Melbourne and Hobart ($545) tied for fourth place, Brisbane ($492) in sixth place, Adelaide ($484) in seventh place, and Darwin ($473) as the lowest spending city.



Melbourne


As the capital city of Victoria, Melbourne is Australia's cultural and arts capital. Melbourne is home to the University of Melbourne, which is ranked number one in Australia in every category, and Monash University, two of the top eight universities in Australia, as well as the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), which is renowned for its arts and technology programmes. The estimated weekly cost of living in Melbourne is $545.



Estimated weekly living costs:



1.Student accommodation Melbourne: $252;


2. Public transport costs (travelling by public transport only): $50;


3. Food costs (7 meals out for lunch from Monday to Sunday, breakfast and dinner cooked by yourself): $161;


4. Necessary living expenses (including gym, hairdressing, cosmetics and mobile phone packages): $41;


5. Recreational activities (one film, social activity or group class per week): $41.



Brisbane


As the capital city of Queensland, Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia. Brisbane is home to not only the University of Queensland, a member of the prestigious Big 8, but also to leading universities such as the career-oriented Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University. The estimated weekly cost of living in Brisbane is $492 AUD.



Estimated weekly living costs:



1. Student accommodation Brisbane: $242 AUD;


2. Public transport costs (travelling by public transport only): $55;



3. Food costs (7 meals out for lunch from Monday to Sunday, breakfast and dinner cooked by yourself): $112;



4. Necessary living expenses (including gym, hairdressing, cosmetics and mobile phone packages): $47;



5. Recreational activities (one film, social activity or group class per week): $36.



Cost of Living in Australia's Eight Capital Cities-Queensland University of Technology



Sydney


As Australia's largest city, Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales, is not only Australia's financial centre, but also boasts famous landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour University. Sydney is also home to the prestigious University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales, two of the top eight universities in Australia, as well as the top 100 University of Technology Sydney and Macquarie University, which is renowned for its business programmes. The estimated weekly cost of living in Sydney is $589.



Estimated weekly living costs:



1.Student accommodation in Sydney (a single room in a shared city centre flat): $292;


2. Public transport costs (travelling by public transport only): $55;



3. Food costs (7 meals out for lunch from Monday to Sunday, breakfast and dinner cooked by yourself): $161;



4. Necessary living expenses (including gym, hairdressing, cosmetics and mobile phone packages): $44;



5. Recreational activities (one film, social activity or group class per week): $46.





Adelaide


Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is the fifth largest city in Australia. The University of Adelaide, one of the top eight universities, the job-oriented University of South Australia and Flinders University. The estimated weekly cost of living in Adelaide is $484 AUD.



Cost of Living in Australia's Eight Capital Cities-The University of Adelaide



Estimated weekly living costs:



1.Student accommodation in Adelaide: $484 AUD;



2.Public transport costs (travelling by public transport only): $29 AUD;


3. Food costs (7 meals out for lunch from Monday to Sunday, breakfast and dinner cooked by yourself): $161;



4. Necessary living expenses (including gym, hairdressing, cosmetics and mobile phone packages): $35;



5. Recreational activities (one film, social activity or group class per week): $32.



Perth


Cost of Living in Australia's Eight Capital Cities-Perth



Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, is Australia's fourth largest city. Perth is home to not only the University of Western Australia, a member of the Big 8, but also well-known institutions such as Curtin University and Edith Cowan University. The estimated weekly cost of living in Perth bourne is $549 AUD.



Estimated weekly living costs:'



1. Accommodation costs (a single room in a shared flat in the city centre): $214 AUD;



2.Public transport costs (travelling by public transport only): $44 AUD;



3. Food costs (7 meals out for lunch from Monday to Sunday, breakfast and dinner cooked by yourself): $161;



4. Necessary living expenses (including gym, hairdressing, cosmetics and mobile phone packages): $40;



5. Leisure and entertainment activities (one film, social activity or group class per week): $90.



Canberra


Canberra is Australia's capital city and is home to a relatively high cost of living as it is populated mainly by Australian government workers, students, institutions and researchers. The Australian National University and the University of Canberra are located in the capital city of Canberra. The estimated weekly cost of living in Canberra is $591 AUD.



Estimated weekly living costs:



1. Accommodation costs (a single room in a shared flat in the city centre): $307;



2. Public transport costs (travelling by public transport only): $43;



3. Food costs (7 meals out for lunch from Monday to Sunday, breakfast and dinner cooked by yourself): $161;



4. Necessary living expenses (including gym, hairdressing, cosmetics and mobile phone packages): $42;



5. Recreational activities (one film, social activity or group class per week): $38.



Hobart


Tasmania's capital city, Hobart, is Australia's southernmost major city. The prestigious University of Tasmania is the only public university in Hobart. The estimated weekly cost of living in Hobart is $545.



Estimated weekly living costs:



1. Accommodation (a single room in a shared flat in the city centre): $227;



2. Public transport costs (travelling by public transport only): $23;



3. Food costs (7 meals out for lunch from Monday to Sunday, breakfast and dinner cooked by yourself): $161;



4. Necessary living expenses (including gym, hairdressing, cosmetics and mobile phone packages): $38;



5. Recreational activities (one film, social activity or group class per week): $96.



Darwin


Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, is Australia's least populated capital city. Charles Darwin University is the only public university in Darwin. The estimated weekly cost of living in Darwin is $473.




Estimated weekly living costs:



1. Accommodation costs (a single room in a shared flat in the city centre): $227 AUD;



2. Public transport costs (travelling by public transport only): $16;



3. Food costs (7 meals out for lunch from Monday to Sunday, breakfast and dinner cooked by yourself): $161;



4. Necessary living expenses (including gym, hairdressing, cosmetics and mobile phone packages): $39;



5. Recreational activities (one film, social activity or group class per week): $30.

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Cost of Living in Australia's Eight Capital Cities

Conclusion

According to this blog, the cost of living in the capital cities of the eight states and territories is calculated for you, controlling for a number of variables. In this case, it assumes living in a single room in a shared flat in the city centre of your city, travelling only by public transport, eating out for lunch (7 meals) from Monday to Sunday, cooking your own breakfast and dinner at home, going to a movie, social event or group class once a week, as well as the overall cost of the gym, hairdressing, toiletries and mobile phone packages included.

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