It’s no surprise that Australia remains a popular destination for ex-pats, thanks to its pleasant weather, metropolitan cities, various natural landscapes, and laid-back lifestyle.
If you’ve decided to relocate to Australia, one of the first things you’ll need to do is figure out how much it costs to live there so you can settle in.

The most expensive cities to live in Australia include:

Expenses of Living
The estimated cost of living in the United States is between $10000 and $18000 per year or $1000 to $1500 per month. This includes expenses such as lodging, room and board, meals, transportation, textbooks, weather-appropriate apparel, and entertainment.

Here is a list of costs that were taken into account when calculating living expenses:

1. The cost of books and study materials ranges from $900 to $2000 every year.
2. Within the United States, travel expenditures will range from $300 to $700.
3. The cost of living will range from $5000 to $7500 per year.
4. Renting an apartment off-campus will cost between $300 and $600 a month, however it may cost more depending on the school’s location.
5. If you do not dine out much, meals should cost roughly $2500 per year.
6. If you live in a chilly country, clothing will cost you more than $500 a year.
7. Per year, personal and variable expenses will be roughly $2000.

Before you arrive at university, you must book your accommodations and make financial arrangements. Before beginning your term of study, you must have sufficient financing in place to cover your tuition fees, housing, books, stationery, food, and, of course, social expenses.


The table below provides an estimate of the minimal monthly living expenses in the United Kingdom. These costs are for a single person, thus students with children or dependents should factor this into their budgeting.