With two famous Australian iconic structures Harbour and Opera House Sydney is the expensive city in Australia. According to a global cost of living study carried out by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), two Australian cities Sydney and Melbourne are in among the world’s top 10 most expensive cities. With the expensive accommodation and market price life in Sydney is not so easy going. If you are planning to move Sydney as a migrant or student think twice how you are going to manage all expenses. Getting a job with good payment is not straightforward here, it will takes almost two months to get job, if you have previous experience and working on IT sector situation may be differ. But keep in mind it’s not trouble-free.
For students, without job it’s almost impossible to sustain here with study and bearing campus fees which are huge in amount (especially for those who are in streamlined visa). If you are preparing for next semester or enrolled in University or campus be prepared for manage all the expenses.
Here is a small calculation of everyday expenditure which may provide you rough idea about cost matters in living Sydney.
Rent
There are four or five option for you on accommodation including hostel, home stay, room and flat sharing. Among the options room sharing is sounds quite cheaper for students. Rent starts from as the lowest $75 per week but the cheaper usually worse in condition. If you are planning for cheaper room sharing option make your mind that you are staying with at least 10 people in a house sharing kitchen and bathroom. If you plan to live in central Sydney rates for room probably starts from $200 per week and upwards.
Bond
People who want to live in Sydney as student or another status must plan budget for bond. Almost all renting accommodation needs bond which equivalents two weeks rent and two weeks rend in addition. If you are searching room in city area in Sydney bond may be $1500.
Grocery
Grocery seems cheaper here in Sydney because Australian Dollar worth significant value. Commonly $50 is enough for grocery for a week. But, it depends how and what you buy. $50 may cover two people/couple for a week, but keep in mind that you have to eat properly to maintain health and another thing you have to do hard work in a job.
For students, without job it’s almost impossible to sustain here with study and bearing campus fees which are huge in amount (especially for those who are in streamlined visa). If you are preparing for next semester or enrolled in University or campus be prepared for manage all the expenses.
Here is a small calculation of everyday expenditure which may provide you rough idea about cost matters in living Sydney.
Rent
There are four or five option for you on accommodation including hostel, home stay, room and flat sharing. Among the options room sharing is sounds quite cheaper for students. Rent starts from as the lowest $75 per week but the cheaper usually worse in condition. If you are planning for cheaper room sharing option make your mind that you are staying with at least 10 people in a house sharing kitchen and bathroom. If you plan to live in central Sydney rates for room probably starts from $200 per week and upwards.
Bond
People who want to live in Sydney as student or another status must plan budget for bond. Almost all renting accommodation needs bond which equivalents two weeks rent and two weeks rend in addition. If you are searching room in city area in Sydney bond may be $1500.
Grocery
Grocery seems cheaper here in Sydney because Australian Dollar worth significant value. Commonly $50 is enough for grocery for a week. But, it depends how and what you buy. $50 may cover two people/couple for a week, but keep in mind that you have to eat properly to maintain health and another thing you have to do hard work in a job.
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Transport
There are pretty good system for public transport in Sydney so you do not need to buy car or private vehicle. The bus system as well as train runs often on time (some time delays, not more than 15 minutes). You can use ferry and taxi also as a means of transport they are not so expensive. If you are student you can get discounted ticket from your college/university. Buying MY MULTI ZONE 1, 2 or 3 ticket for Bus, Train and Ferry (depending on your travel need) is quite cheaper for week.
Personal Hygiene
If you are from Asian countries, at first you sense expensive for services and stuffs for personal hygiene here. Lotions, body spray, face wash, hair gels as well beauty parlor expenses are not so cheap here. Like most of the cities price from a haircut start from $10 for gentleman and $15 for ladies and upwards.
Dining and drinking out
The price solely depends what and how much you eat and drink. But commonly you can have a lunch or dinner within $20. Mac Donald, Hungry Jacks offers cheaper costs and for drinks most of the pubs offers happy hour with lowest costs sometime with the cost of $4 for half a pint.
There are pretty good system for public transport in Sydney so you do not need to buy car or private vehicle. The bus system as well as train runs often on time (some time delays, not more than 15 minutes). You can use ferry and taxi also as a means of transport they are not so expensive. If you are student you can get discounted ticket from your college/university. Buying MY MULTI ZONE 1, 2 or 3 ticket for Bus, Train and Ferry (depending on your travel need) is quite cheaper for week.
Personal Hygiene
If you are from Asian countries, at first you sense expensive for services and stuffs for personal hygiene here. Lotions, body spray, face wash, hair gels as well beauty parlor expenses are not so cheap here. Like most of the cities price from a haircut start from $10 for gentleman and $15 for ladies and upwards.
Dining and drinking out
The price solely depends what and how much you eat and drink. But commonly you can have a lunch or dinner within $20. Mac Donald, Hungry Jacks offers cheaper costs and for drinks most of the pubs offers happy hour with lowest costs sometime with the cost of $4 for half a pint.
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