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    LEARN HOW MUCH YOU’LL NEED TO LIVE & STUDY IN SYDNEY

    Living in Sydney can be expensive – but there are ways to keep costs down. Shop at discount supermarkets like ALDI, cook your own meals or choose from a range of affordable cafes and pubs. Here, we give you a brief overview of how much you can expect to spend living in Sydney, and what you can expect to spend your money on.

     

    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 $625per week or $2500 per month. This will cover accommodation, food, transport, entertainment and mobile phone expenses.

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    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

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    Living Expenses

    You should also consider the following expenses:

    • Groceries and eating out $80 to $200 per week
    • Mobile phone $30 - $80 per month
    • Gas, electricity $60 to $100 per week
    • Phone and Internet $20 to $50 per week
    • Public transport $10 to $50 per week
    • Entertainment $50 to $100 per week

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