Cost of livingin Brisbane

How much will I need

As a general guide, you’ll need about $21,000-30,000 to cover living expenses for one year. This equates to roughly $625 per week or $2500 per month. This will cover accommodation, food, transport, entertainment and mobile phone expenses.

Accommodation costs

Accommodation costs vary depending on where you choose to live. Use the following as a guide:

• Shared rental: $95-250 per week
• Homestay $235-325 per week
• Rental $185-440 per week

Living Expenses

You should also consider the following expenses:

• Groceries and eating out $80 to $200 per month
• Gas, electricity $150-$175 per month
• Phone and Internet $80-$120 per month
• Public transport $50-$100 per month
• Entertainment $50 to $100 per month