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Living costs
Regulations in Australia require international students to show evidence that they can support themselves.study us This is to ensure students from overseas can live comfortably, safely and enjoyably whilst in Australia. International students can supplement their lifestyle through part-time work, however the 'living costs' requirement helps to ensure the success of students in their studies so they don't have to rely on work to meet all their expenses. From 1 January 2010 prospective student visa applicants, and their family members, must have access to the following funds to meet the living costs requirements:
A$18,000 a year for the main student
A$6,300 a year for the student's partner
A$3,600 a year for the student's first child and
A$2,700 a year for every other child and where required.
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Below are some approximate costs for household groceries and other items.
Loaf of bread - A$2.50 to A$4.00
Two litres of milk - A$2.20 to A$3.60
Newspaper - A$1.50 to A$3.00;
Box of breakfast cereal - A$3.00 to A$5.60
100 tea bags - A$3.50 - A$5.00
Bottle of soft drink - A$1.50 to A$3.00;
Bottle of shampoo - A$2.50 to A$6.50;
Beef mince (500 grams) - A$3.00 to A$7.50
Chicken thigh fillet (500 grams) - A$5.50 to A$7.00
For more information on budgeting head to
understandingmoney.gov.au
Entertainment on a budget
Australia has plenty to offer those on a budget. When you've got stunning natural beauty on your doorstep, a pleasant climate all year round, and plenty of national parks and beaches to walk, run or cycle along, you don't need to be spending dollars to have a great time.
Other free activities in Australia include: HEADING along to the many colourful and fantastic weekend markets; learning about Australia's art and history at the free galleries and museums; or checking out one of the many Australian festivals which happen in towns and beaches all over the country. Every year Australian families get together outdoors to attend food, wine and free music festivals; and the surf life-saving competitions are a summer institution at the beach.
Aussies love being outdoors so there's always lots of free fun to be had! Check out your local paper to see what's going on in your area.
How to open a bank account
Opening an Australian bank account is relatively easy for overseas students. It is recommended you do this as soon as you can when you arrive. All you will need is your passport and a proof of address. The bank will then open an account for you and send you an ATM card which gives you access to your money from the numerous ATM machines in the towns and cities. Some banks will waiver monthly account fees if you provide proof of enrolment as a full time tertiary student.
For more information visit the website of the bank where you'd like to open an account.
Food
Eating out
They say the Aussies are a nation of sports lovers, but the same goes for their love of food! Australia has some of the world's best chefs and award-winning restaurants. There's no doubt about it, the Aussies take their food seriously. Thanks to all the international cultural influences in Australia you can eat anything and everything; from Vietnamese to Venezuelan, Moroccan to Mexican, Turkish to Tapas, Japanese, German and much more...
The climate varies a great deal from north to south so the variety of produce on offer is huge, and with that very large coastline, Australia boasts an abundance of delicious, fresh seafood.
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