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Living cost in Australia

Living in Australia is more expensive than most Asian or African countries. However study and living costs are generally lower as in the US, Great Britain or Europe. Fees and lifestyle differ greatly but average yearly living and study cost per student in 2008 was about A$34,000. 

Average cost

Average weekly living cost without taking tuition fees into account; range from $360-$550.

Visa cost

Visa Application charge $450, Permission to Work $60,- For more info click here

Renting cost

There are a number of accommodation options, average cost varying from $110-$500 a week. More information: Renting link

Overseas student health cover.

Australia has a special system of health cover for international students called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You must have health cover for the duration of your enrolment as a condition of your visa requirements. OSHC will help you pay for any medical or hospital care you may need while you’re studying in Australia, and will contribute towards the cost of prescription medicines and an ambulance in an emergency. Dental, optical and physiotherapy are not covered. Your institution arranges OSHC for you. When you arrive in Australia you must register with an insurance company to get your membership card.

OSHC providers:
·        Medibank Private
·        OSHC Worldcare
·        BUPA Australia
·        AHM
The cost of OSHC depends on how long you will be in Australia and your OSHC provider. Generally, premiums start at about A$75 for three months’ insurance (A$312 a year). If your spouse and/or dependent children accompany you to Australia you will need to pay a family premium. If you come to Australia on a visa other than a student visa, and your course of study is under three months’ duration, you will not be eligible for OSHC. In this case travel insurance is recommended.
Using your Student Card
Obviously, your student card is important to access facilities in your campus.. But your student card can act as a concession card in some places. Concession means that you do not have to pay full price. For example, by showing your student card in a movie theatre you pay less than the adult price. Usually, whenever there is concession fare, student cards are valid. It’s always good to save a few dollars, so check before you pay!
 
Use your student card to get your student price for amongst others:
·        Movie tickets at cinemas or movie theatres
·        Entrance at art galleries
·        Event tickets
·        Food or drinks at places near your campus (sometimes..)
·        Airline tickets

 

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