Australia Student Budget Calculator

Easily estimate your travel expenses in Australia with the Australia Student Travel Cost Calculator. This tool is designed specifically for students and allows you to input details about transportation, accommodation, meals, activities, and other travel-related costs. Based on your inputs, the calculator provides an accurate estimate of your total expenses, helping you plan and budget your trip across Australia with confidence.

Your First Year Costs:
Estimated Living Costs
Estimated Traveling Costs
Estimated Visa Costs
Estimated Tuition Fee
Total Insurance Fee
Estimated Total

From the Second Year Onwards:
Estimated Living Costs
Estimated Tuition Fee
Estimated Total

Option 1: Annual Income Requirement

AUD87,856 for single applicants
AUD102,500 if including family members

Provide official government-issued tax assessment notices from the last 12 months. Bank statements or employer letters are not accepted.

Option 2: Evidence of Sufficient Funds

Travel Expenses:
- AUD2,000 (outside Australia, most regions)
- AUD2,500 (East/Southern Africa)
- AUD3,000 (West Africa)
- AUD1,000 (within Australia)
- +AUD1,500 if returning to Africa
Course Fees: Use the first 12 months of tuition fees. If less than 12 months, use total course fee. Deduct any amount already paid.
Living Costs (12 months):
- Student: AUD29,710
- Partner: AUD10,394
- Child: AUD4,449
Pro rata if staying less than 12 months: (Annual cost ÷ 365) × days of stay
Schooling Costs (per child): AUD13,502 per year (may vary by state/school)

Acceptable Evidence: Bank deposits, government/institution loans, scholarships, or sponsorships. If supported by others, provide proof of relationship and their financial documents.

Requirement	Amount (AUD)	Notes
Travel (single applicant)	$2,000–$3,000	Based on your location
Tuition fees (first 12 months)	Varies	Provide CoE or receipt
Living costs (student)	$29,710	Add costs for dependents
Living costs (partner)	$10,394
Living costs (per child)	$4,449
Schooling (per child)	$13,502	May vary by state/school

Requirement

Amount (AUD)

Notes

Travel (single applicant)

$2,000–$3,000

Based on your location

Tuition fees (first 12 months)

Varies

Provide CoE or receipt

Living costs (student)

$29,710

Add costs for dependents

Living costs (partner)

$10,394

Living costs (per child)

$4,449

Schooling (per child)

$13,502

May vary by state/school

Australia Student Budget Calculator

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