International Guide 2021

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/INTERNATIONAL | 25 Approximate living costs are as follows: SYDNEY FREMANTLE Indicative establishment costs (one-time payments) Accommodation bond – usually four weeks rent in advance Note: dependent on number of residents in the accommodation $1,200–$1,600 $640–$1,000 Advance rent (usually two weeks in advance) $600–$800 $320–$500 Furniture and household goods (for unfurnished accommodation) $800–$1,200 $800–$1,200 Weekly expenses Rent (shared accommodation) $300–$400 $160–$250 Food (eating out and groceries) $120 $120 Public transport – Opal card or SmartRider card $40–$60 $40–$60 Bills (utilities, phone, internet) Note – Utilities are sometimes included in rent $80 $80 Laundry $10 $10 Clothing/toiletries/entertainment $120 $120 TOTAL WEEKLY EXPENSES $670–$790 $530–$640 Note: According to the Department of Home Affairs, from 23 October 2019, the 12 month cost of living in Australia is estimated at: Student/guardian AU$21,041; Partner/spouse AU$7,362; Child AU$3,152