Cost of Living in Adelaide
Adelaide is a more affordable city to live in than most other Australian capital cities. In particular, the costs of accommodation and transportation are significantly less than in Sydney or Melbourne.
Statistics show that it costs 24% more to live in Sydney, 21% more in Melbourne, 12% more in Perth and 8% more in Brisbane. **
** Statistics from the Economist Intelligence Unit, 2009.
Guide to Average Weekly Expenses in Adelaide*
| Item | Cost ($AUD) |
| Rent+ |
$98-268
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| Food |
$87-100
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| Electricity, gas^ |
$15-$28
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| Transport |
$15-20
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| Telephone, postage |
$23-32
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| Other (clothes, entertainment, etc) |
$40+
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| Total |
$290-475
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* Source - Education Adelaide
+ Accommodation costs can vary significantly based on location, type and arrangement. For example, centrally-located accommodation generally costs more than in outer suburbs. Similarly, students can lower their accommodation costs by sharing with other students - the lower end of the price range shown is mostly shared accommodation.
^ Gas and electricity often included in University managed accommodation
This should be viewed as a guide only for a single student. Costs can vary enormously from one student to another. These are basic living costs and do not include program tuition fees, costs for textbooks, other study related needs, running a car, medical expenses, or any luxuries.
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Before Arrival Costs
| Item | Cost ($AUD) |
| Tuition Fee deposit |
$9000 |
| Overseas Student Health Cover |
$390 - $1482* |
| Economy air travel |
$800 - $2000 |
| Visa application charge |
$540^ |
| Visa fee |
$420 |
| Medical exam for visa |
$300# |
| Refundable deposit for University managed rental accommodation (if applicable) |
$500 |
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* Total program length cover ($390 for 12 months, $1170 for 36-month single cover) based on 2010 rate and subject to change
# Approximate cost for standard exam only - additional costs may be incurred if more comprehensive medical exams are required
^ Not applicable to AusAID scholarship holders
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After Arrival Costs
After arriving in Adelaide, please read more information on financial matters.
| All students | Cost ($AUD) |
| Rent in advance |
Two weeks |
| Household setup (linen, groceries, etc) |
$250 |
| Remainder of tuition fee |
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| For private accommodation options only | Cost ($AUD) |
| Refundable accommodation deposit |
Four to six weeks' rent |
| Electricity and gas deposit and connection charges |
$38 - $72 |
| Telephone connection charge (landline) |
$59 - $299 |
| Furniture and household goods |
$1000+ |
Accommodation is the largest variable cost - $90 is an average cost of shared private accommodation outside of the city centre, whereas $190 is for University-managed or rental accommodation often within the city centre. Please note that there can be very large set-up costs associated with private accommodation that are not applicable to University-managed accommodation.
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