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Monthly Income
Allowance from family :
Scholarship :
Wages / salary (after tax) :
Bank Interest :
Other :
Total monthly Income
Converted to :
Monthly Expenses
(Below are estimates of monthly expenses and are only meant to provide a rough guide to living cost in Brisbane.)
Accommodation Estimates
Rent : $620
Rental of furniture / appliances :
Insurance :
Other :
Living cost
Food/Groceries : $320
Meals on campus : $40
Electricity : $25
Gas : $10
Telephone : $40
Mobile phone : $30
Internet connection : $40
Other :
Transport
Bus / Train fare : $48
Car petrol (gas) : $100
Car insurance : $100
Car registration : $40
Breakdown service : $5
Car service / repairs : $50
Other :
Educational
Photocopying / printing : $40
Textbooks : $200-$600 per year
Special equipment :
Other :
Medical
OSHC insurance : $349 per year
Doctor consultations :
Chemist (Pharmacy) :
Other specialist (dental,optical,..) :
Personal
Clothing / shoes :
Haircare :
Other :
Entertainment
Sport / fitness :
Membership :
Hobbies / subscriptions :
Recreation / relaxation :
Holiday / trips :
Other :
Visa related
Visa fee : $420 (per renewal)
Health check : $110 (if required)
Other :
Family related
School fees :
Child care :
Other :
Total Expenses
Converted to :
Monthly income - Monthly expenses