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Living in Australia
Cost of living
Costs of living vary depending on the location, accommodation type and lifestyle you
choose. It is generally cheaper to live in a regional city than a metropolitan city such as
Sydney.
Below is a guide to help you prepare a budget.
Suggested weekly budget
Accommodation/rent $180
Food and drinks $100
Public transport $40
Utilities $40
Mobile phone and internet $60
Study needs – textbooks, stationery and photocopying $30
Miscellaneous – clothes, toiletries, medical and entertainment $50
Total $500
For in-depth information regarding living in Australia refer to the Study in
Australia website at www.studyinaustralia.gov.au.
Kenan Kessler, Penn College, USA
Creative Writing, Visual Programming, Australian History and Short Story,
Rockhampton
❛
Among the study abroad programs at my school, CQUniversity was the one that jumped right off
the page. The coast of Australia has always been at the top of my list of places to go in the world.
When I arrived in Rockhampton, what amazed me the most is the general kindness I see in my peers. I
was able to make friends very easily here, which makes it unique from the start.
I was able to visit the coast once so far, and it was the most fantastic vantage point I have
experienced in my life. The landscape of Queensland mesmerises me almost constantly, and happens
to be my favorite part about moving to Queensland. I would suggest anyone who visits Queensland to
carry a camera at all times, as you never know what amazing scene you will see next. ❜
Accommodation options
A range of accommodation options are available across our study abroad campuses.
On-campus (Rockhampton)
CQUniversity Rockhampton Student
Residence offers accommodation and
meals on a full-time basis. Each student
will have a single bedroom/study room,
furnished and equipped with telephone and
Internet connection.
For more information about student
accommodation visit
www.cqu.edu.au/accommodation.
Homestay
Homestay is a great way to learn about
Australian life and culture as you will be
placed with a local host family. The cost of
homestay is approximately $750 per month,
including meals, and there is a placement
fee of AU$180.
House or apartment rental (individual
or shared)
CQUniversity Rockhampton provides a free
accommodation placement service. Our
staff will find a suitable accommodation
close to campus before you arrive in
Australia. On our other campuses, you will
be referred to external accommodation
providers. Cost will vary according to the
facilities provided. It could range from
AU$480 – AU$700 per month per person,
excluding food, electricity, gas and phone.