Expense Category	Monthly Cost (AUD)	2026 Status
Shared Rent	$1,080 – $1,850	Rising; city-fringe is most competitive.
Groceries	$350 – $550	High; home cooking saves ~$200/month.
Public Transport	$105 (myki Pass)	50% Concession applies for most students.
Utilities & Internet	$130 – $220	Electricity prices stabilized in early 2026.
Health (OSHC)	$50 – $80	Mandatory for international students.
Leisure/Misc.	$200 – $400	Includes gym, cafes, and streaming.
Total Monthly	$1,915 – $3,320	Visa Requirement: ~$2,475/month.

Expense Category	Monthly Cost (AUD)	2026 Status
Shared Rent	$1,080 – $1,850	Rising; city-fringe is most competitive.
Groceries	$350 – $550	High; home cooking saves ~$200/month.
Public Transport	$105 (myki Pass)	50% Concession applies for most students.
Utilities & Internet	$130 – $220	Electricity prices stabilized in early 2026.
Health (OSHC)	$50 – $80	Mandatory for international students.
Leisure/Misc.	$200 – $400	Includes gym, cafes, and streaming.
Total Monthly	$1,915 – $3,320	Visa Requirement: ~$2,475/month.

Expense Category	Monthly Cost (AUD)	2026 Status
Shared Rent	$1,080 – $1,850	Rising; city-fringe is most competitive.
Groceries	$350 – $550	High; home cooking saves ~$200/month.
Public Transport	$105 (myki Pass)	50% Concession applies for most students.
Utilities & Internet	$130 – $220	Electricity prices stabilized in early 2026.
Health (OSHC)	$50 – $80	Mandatory for international students.
Leisure/Misc.	$200 – $400	Includes gym, cafes, and streaming.
Total Monthly	$1,915 – $3,320	Visa Requirement: ~$2,475/month.

Expense Category	Monthly Cost (AUD)	2026 Status
Shared Rent	$1,080 – $1,850	Rising; city-fringe is most competitive.
Groceries	$350 – $550	High; home cooking saves ~$200/month.
Public Transport	$105 (myki Pass)	50% Concession applies for most students.
Utilities & Internet	$130 – $220	Electricity prices stabilized in early 2026.
Health (OSHC)	$50 – $80	Mandatory for international students.
Leisure/Misc.	$200 – $400	Includes gym, cafes, and streaming.
Total Monthly	$1,915 – $3,320	Visa Requirement: ~$2,475/month.