​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​When you study in Victoria, Australia, you can enjoy a very high standard of living with a reasonably low cost of living.

Working out what it costs

The table bel​ow will help you (and your family) work out your expected cost of living. Victoria is a place where it’s possible to live well without spending a lot of money.

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​ Item Description Type​ Estimated cost (AUD)
​HomestayBased on 7 nights
accommodation & 3 meals per day ($250 - $330 per week)		Annual$13,000 - $17,160
BooksVCE reading materials
and text books		Annual$400
UniformJumper, dress/trousers,
shirt, shoes		Annual$300 - $600
Exam feesYears 11 & 12 onlyAnnual$210 - $440
School CampIf offeredPer outing$300 - $600
TransportTrain, bus and tram (myki​ passes)
Weekly$14.70 - $21.50
Monthly$49.28 - $72.52​
Personal expensesEating outPer outing$20 - $30
Movie ticketPer outing$24
Hot chocolate or coffee in a caféPer unit$4.50 - $6.00
Attraction entry
(eg. Zoo, Aquarium)		Per outing$30 - $36
HaircutMen's$20 - $40
Women's$40 - $70
Postal servicesLocalPer stamp$1
InternationalPer stamp$3
Telephone servicesMobile phoneMonthly$40 - $60​
Phone cardPer unitFrom $20
Telephone callLocal - per call$0.25 - $0.40
​ International - per minute$1 + $0.55 connection fee


CRICOS Provider Name and Code: Department of Education, 00861K.
CRICOS Course Names and Codes: Primary (Prep to Year 6), 019047G; Secondary (7-12), 019048F; Victorian College of the Arts Secondary Course (7-12), 028651A.
Last Update: 3/01/2023 11:28 AM