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 ($250 - $330 per week) | Annual | $13,000 - $17,160
|
Books | VCE reading materials and text books | Annual | $400 |
Uniform | Jumper, dress/trousers, shirt, shoes | Annual | $300 - $600 |
Exam fees | Years 11 & 12 only | Annual | $210 - $440
|
School Camp | If offered | Per outing | $300 - $600 |
Transport | Train, bus and tram (myki passes)
| Weekly | $14.70 - $21.50 |
| | Monthly | $49.28 - $72.52 |
Personal expenses | Eating out | Per outing | $20 - $30 |
| Movie ticket | Per outing | $24 |
| Hot chocolate or coffee in a café | Per unit | $4.50 - $6.00
|
| Attraction entry (eg. Zoo, Aquarium) | Per outing | $30 - $36 |
| Haircut | Men's | $20 - $40 |
| | Women's | $40 - $70 |
Postal services | Local | Per stamp | $1 |
| International | Per stamp | $3 |
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.