Due to their location in Melbourne, a city with a reputation for being somewhat pricey, students must carefully plan their spending and manage their money in order to stay within their budgets. It is advised to set up between AU$800 and AU$1,100 per month for living expenses and other personal costs for private student accommodation in Melbourne. The approximate prices and fees are listed below. Keep in mind that this is only an estimate and that the final cost may differ.
1. Food: AU$80 - 120/week
2. Gas and electricity: AU$40 - 60/week
3. Internet & mobile phone: AU$20 - 40/week
4. Dinner at a restaurant: AU$40 - 120/week.
5. Laundry: AU$20 - 40/week
6. Stationery and textbooks: AU$15 - 30/week
7. Clothing: AU$40 - 65/month
8. Travel (buses, trams, and trains): AU$80 - 130/month