​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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 ($200 - $440 per week)
Annual$9,800 - $21,560
BooksVCE reading materials
and text books		Annual$400 - $450
UniformJumper, dress/trousers,
shirt, shoes		Annual$450 - $950
Exam feesYears 11 & 12 onlyAnnual$225 - $465
School CampIf offeredPer outing$400 - $900
TransportTrain, bus and tram (myki​ passes)
Weekly$15.50 - $23
Monthly$62 - $92​
Personal expensesEating outPer outing$25 - $40
Movie ticketPer outing$17 - $25
Hot chocolate or coffee in a caféPer unit$4.50 - $7.00
Attraction entry
(eg. Zoo, Aquarium)		Per outing$21 - $40
HaircutMen's$30 - $50
Women's$50 - $80
Telephone servicesMobile phone
Monthly$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: 22/06/2023 12:43 PM