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 below 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.
Item |
Description |
Type |
Estimated cost (AUD) |
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Homestay | Based on 7 nights accommodation & 3 meals per day ($200 - $440 per week)
| Annual | $9,800 - $21,560
|
Books | VCE reading materials and text books | Annual | $400 - $450
|
Uniform | Jumper, dress/trousers, shirt, shoes | Annual | $450 - $950
|
Exam fees | Years 11 & 12 only | Annual | $225 - $465
|
School Camp | If offered | Per outing | $400 - $900 |
Transport | Train, bus and tram (myki passes)
| Weekly | $15.50 - $23
|
| | Monthly | $62 - $92 |
Personal expenses | Eating out | Per outing | $25 - $40 |
| Movie ticket | Per outing | $17 - $25
|
| Hot chocolate or coffee in a café | Per unit | $4.50 - $7.00
|
| Attraction entry (eg. Zoo, Aquarium) | Per outing | $21 - $40
|
| Haircut | Men's | $30 - $50
|
| | Women's | $50 - $80
|
Telephone services | Mobile phone
| Monthly | $40 - $60 |
| Phone card | Per unit | From $20 |
| Telephone call | Local - 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.