You may have difficulty in finding a job in the first few weeks or months upon arrival in Sydney . Finding accommodation, taking care of household chores and adjusting to a new study environment can take up your time. Therefore it is highly recommended that you organize to bring with you enough funds to support you at least during the first semester.
You should allow approximately Australian Dollars (AUD) $14,000 - $17,000 for living expenses for each year of study.
| Average weekly living expanses in Sydney | |
| Accommodation (shared) | AUD 100 - AUD 150 per week (will depend on suburb you live in) |
| Food/ Groceries | AUD 60 - AUD 70 per week |
| Travel | AUD 40 - AUD 50 per week (will depend on distance travelled) |
| Phone & other bills | AUD 20 - AUD 30 per week |
| Miscellaneous | AUD 30 |
| Average ExpEnses per week | AUD 250 - AUD 330 per week |
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