| For those planning an Australian migration, knowing all | | | | or paid for separately. |
| the information about the country is definitely a must. | | | | Getting from place to place will also be a significant |
| After all, you don't want to go there without knowing a | | | | money consideration. For those who opt to use the |
| single thing. And one thing that you will want to know is | | | | public transportation system, you will need to allot at |
| the amount of money that you will likely spend while | | | | least AU$35 a week for fares. If you plan on renting a |
| living there. | | | | car, it will typically set you around $30 a day, |
| The actual cost of living will vary depending on the | | | | depending on the distance you are going. One tip for |
| length of your stay in the country. Those holding an | | | | this one is to commute for short distances and only |
| Australian permanent visa is likely to spend more than | | | | rent a car if you plan on traveling on long distances |
| those who will be staying in the country for only a | | | | with plenty to carry. Workers and students can also |
| short period. However, it would be helpful for both to | | | | cut down on transportation costs by availing of shuttle |
| have a general idea of how much they need to spend | | | | services offered by their respective companies and |
| even before they leave their home countries. | | | | schools. |
| The most important thing that you will likely spend on | | | | One thing that many foreigners often tend to forget to |
| are housing accommodations. Since this will likely be | | | | spend on is insurance. As the name implies, this is |
| your first visit, it would be a good idea to rent a place | | | | important in case something untoward happens. |
| (unless you have already arranged to buy a house). | | | | Depending on the number of insurance policies that |
| Rental rates will set you anywhere from around | | | | you plan on getting, you will have to set aside at least |
| AU$150 a week for bedspace in a boarding house, to | | | | $75 a month for this one. The most important |
| AU$650 for a three bedroom house (good for a | | | | insurances that you need to have are life, health and |
| family of four). One thing to note about the rental fees | | | | property insurance. |
| is that the rental rates are actually lower in the suburbs | | | | You will also need to allot money on other items, such |
| and outlying towns. And if you are a student, you can | | | | as food and clothing. However, the exact amount you |
| also significantly cut down on accommodations by | | | | will spend on these are more variable and will depend |
| getting a place inside the school you are in. Also note | | | | largely on your lifestyle. However, you can still |
| that the above amounts don't cover basic utilities (such | | | | determine their amounts by observing your day to day |
| as water and electricity), which might either be included | | | | expenditures. |