Estimated living expenses for an international student are approximately A$18,720 to A$20,000 a year. This covers food, accommodation, travel, entertainment and clothing

Suggested Weekly Budget (Remember figures are in Australia dollars and accurate in May 2008):

The average international student in Australia spends about $360 per week on:
- Accommodation;
-  food;
- clothing;
- entertainment;
- transport;
- international and domestic travel;
- telephone and incidental costs.

You may spend more or less, depending on the course you choose to study, where you choose to live and your lifestyle.