Recently, the Australian government publicly announced that international students coming to Australia need at least A $2,29 per year as living expenses, which does not include tuition fees or travel expenses to and from Australia, but is the minimum requirement to pay for accommodation, transportation, food, social intercourse and all daily extra expenses.

according to the recent Australian dollar exchange rate, 2,29 Australian dollars is about 1, RMB. As an Australian student, can the minimum cost of living here really guarantee a normal life?

In terms of accommodation, the rental price in Melbourne is about 12-3 Australian dollars per week, and those with better facilities will be more expensive.

generally speaking, the farther away from the city center, the lower the rent; The more people you share the rent with, the lower the rent.

Of course, the rental price will vary according to the city where you study. For example, in Sydney, your rental cost will be higher; In places like Adelaide, there may not be such a high rent.

At the peak of some accommodations, you may need to spend 16, Australian dollars to pay the annual rent (about 333 Australian dollars per month), which has already accounted for most of the official 2,29 Australian dollars, which means that renting a house may become the biggest part of your spending in Australia.

under such circumstances, how can the living expenses of 2,29 Australian dollars a year be enough to support the whole life?

In addition to the daily expenses such as meals and transportation, there will be a series of miscellaneous expenses such as electricity, internet and telephone. Of course, friends' parties are also indispensable. You can't stay at home every day without touching the outside world when you study abroad.

Therefore, it is very important to plan your own expenses reasonably, which can help you avoid excessive expenses as much as possible.

The Australian government arranges your weekly expenses like this:

Rent: 14 Australian dollars

Food and dining out: 13 Australian dollars

Electricity and natural gas: 25 Australian dollars

Telephone and Internet charges: 15 Australian dollars

Transportation: 4 Australian dollars

Entertainment: 4 Australian dollars

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There is still 1 Australian dollars missing. It's amazing ~

The official list can only be used as a reference. You know, if you really live, the cost may be higher than expected, or you may encounter various situations that will lead to extra expenses.

It is very likely that if you are not careful, the figures on your bill will go up.

So, instead of making life difficult for yourself, it is better to think about how to arrange your expenses reasonably and make the money in your card more than enough ~

Study abroad 36 offers you some Tips, hoping to help you live more comfortably and freely in Australia.

Tip1 get into the habit of setting a budget

it is a good choice to make a spreadsheet or prepare a notebook to plan your own budget.

Time can be divided into annual, monthly and weekly, and the content can be divided into "necessary expenses" and "unnecessary expenses", such as rent, transportation and other fixed expenses, so that you can clearly understand how much money you have left in each cycle. Be aware of it.

you'd better also prepare some money for emergencies for yourself to deal with such situations as sudden illness.

Tip2 finding a cheaper substitute

for some students with insufficient budget, it is a practical skill to learn to find a more affordable equivalent substitute.

For example, when you want to have dinner, if restaurant A and restaurant B are similar in style and have little difference in taste, then you can choose a restaurant with a relatively low price.

For another example, when you want to see a movie, you can pay attention to whether there are any preferential activities in various cinemas, and choose a cinema with a more cost-effective ticket price, which can not only meet the entertainment needs, but also save some money.

In addition, your student status may bring you some benefits in many cases, so remember to pay more attention to the trends of merchants.

Tip3 communicate with your campus counselor

many campuses have financial services offices where you can get some financial help.

The consultants there will also help you make a reasonable budget plan and provide information about part-time jobs.

at the same time, they can also help you inquire about the accommodation on campus, and screen out the best options for you with the right price and environment.

Tip4 find a part-time job

a better way than simply reducing expenses is to find a part-time job to earn some money every month.

As many friends should know, overseas students in Australia have the right to work 2 hours a week, and during holidays, there will be no limit on your working hours. In this way, you can earn an income to pay for your living expenses, and still have enough time to study.

In order to make the employment process as simple as possible, you should open an Australian bank account, so that your employer can pay you directly.

In addition, you should also remember to apply for a tax number (TFN) from the Australian Taxation Office to ensure that you will not be deducted more money because of the high tax rate.

among the diversified part-time job choices, you can find a job that suits you according to your own hobbies and hobbies.

At present, there are the following types of places that offer part-time jobs in Australia:

Retail-it may be a small shop, a chain store or a large department store.

hotel industry-in cinemas, restaurants, bars, hotels, take-away food stores and stadiums.

service industry-supermarkets, gas stations, call centers and various enterprises.

professional field-if you are lucky, you can get a job related to the field you are studying (for example, a media student works part-time at a local TV station or radio station).

when looking for a job, you must first have a qualified resume. After you have prepared your resume, you can formally start looking for a job ~

You can go to the local shopping center, ask the manager if there are any vacant part-time positions, and give them your resume. If there is a suitable position, they will be happy to offer it to you; If not, it doesn't matter. You can leave your contact information and pay attention to future job openings.

You can also check the "Careers" section on the websites of some organizations or stores to see if there are any vacancies. If there are, you can submit an application online.

You can also use Australian job websites to search for part-time jobs in your area. The websites commonly used in Australia are Seek, MyCareer and CareerOne.

I hope that when you dream of studying in Australia, your study abroad life will not be greatly discounted because of financial problems.

Australia is a diversified country. Whether you are rich or ordinary, you can find a comfortable lifestyle that suits you.

I hope the answer will help you, and I hope it will be adopted.