COST OF LIVING
With a negligible crime rate and cost of living 30% cheaper than Sydney or Melbourne, you will have spare money in Tasmania to live the lifestyle you have always dream of.
A good indication of the annual cost of living (excluding tuition fees and flights to and from your home country) is provided by Australia’s Department of Home Affairs:
AU$18,610 per year for the main student
AU$6,515 per year for the student’s partner
AU$3,720 per year for the student’s first child
AU$2,790 per year for every other child and where required.
These figures are just an indication and will vary depending on your style of living. It is always useful to keep track of your expenses.
Estimation for a balanced Tasmanian lifestyle:
| HOUSE PRICES |
|---|
| AVERAGE COST - 3 BEDROOM HOUSE | MONTHLY RENT - UNIT OR APARTMENT | MONTHLY RENT - 2 BEDROOM HOUSE |
|---|---|---|
| $280,000 AUD | $1,200 AUD | $1,650 AUD |
| COST OF LIVING |
|---|
| AVERAGE COST PER MONTH | AVERAGE GROCERY SHOP PER MONTH | MONTHLY UTILITIES (GAS, ELECTRICITY & TELEPHONE) |
|---|---|---|
| $2,600 AUD | $240 AUD | $250 AUD |
Item Cost Estimation:
Please find below the approximate cost of purchasing popular items in Tasmania:
| 1kg rice | $2.10 - $4.00 |
|---|---|
| 500g beef mince | $3.00 |
| 12 eggs | $5.00 |
| 1 kg fresh fruit | $3.00 – $8.00 |
| 1 litre of milk | $1.50-$3.00 |
| 50 gm packet noodles | $1.00 – $1.50 |
| Can of Coca Cola | $2.00 |
| Cup of coffee | $3.50-$5.00 |
| McDonald’s Meal | $7.00+ |
| Movie ticket | $15.00 |
| Lunch, take away | $5.00 – $15.00 |
| Restaurant meal | $30.00+ |
| Bus fares (weekly) | $15.00 – $20.00 |
| Mobile Phone Credit (per month) | $30.00+ |
Source:
https://study.tas.gov.au/live/cost-of-living
https://www.emigrationgroup.com/living-in-australia/tasmania
