Off-Campus Accommodation
For students that decide to live off the campus, there are a number of accommodation options available. Find below some alternatives and their approximate costings.
Rental Accommodation
Students can rent an apartment or house on their own or share with other Australian or International students. Minimum lease is usually 6 months, but 12-month leases are more common. Please be aware of the obligations regarding length of stay in the lease or contract.
A contract is legally binding once it has been signed and default of the conditions will incur penalties which could include legal action and/or loss of bond and fines. Students also need to be aware that the additional costs of renting include Security Bond (usually between 4-6 weeks rent) and connection fees for electricity, gas and telephone.
Rental Fees
| Options | A$ Cost Per Week | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | Per Student | |
| 1 bedroom apartment | $120 - $200 | $120 - $200 |
| 2 or 3 bedroom apartment | $160 - $260 | $80 - $100 |
| 3 of 4 bedroom house | $200 - $400 | $50 - $100 |
| *Note: Inner city locations will cost more. Furnished accommodation is usually an extra $40 to $80 per week. | ||
Additional Living Costs
| Items | Estimated A$ Per Week |
|---|---|
| Food | $90 - $100 |
| Utilities (gas, electricity, water, telephone) | $30 - $40 |
| Laundromat | $10 - $15 |
| Transport | $15 - $20 |
| Household Requirements | $30 |
| Personal (clothing, toiletries, entertainment) | $20 - $50 |
| Other / Miscellaneous | $20 - $30 |
| Total Weekly Estimate | $120 - $210 |
General Costs Guide
| Items | Estimated A$ Per Week |
|---|---|
| McDonald's Meal | $6 - $8 |
| Cafe Lunch (eg baguette, pasta or noodles) | $5 - $12 |
| Unleaded Petrol Per Litre | $1.20 - $1.50 |
| Glass of Wine (in city cafe or hotel) | $7 - $10 |
| Coffee in City Cafe | $4 - $6 |
| Taxi or Uber from ICHM to City | $20 - $25 |
| Dry Clean of 1 Suit | $15 |
| Cinema Ticket (with student discount) | $11.50 |
| Bus/Train/Tram ticket (10 Trips with Student Discount) | $13.50 |
| Subway meal | $6 - $9 |
| Noodle Box | $9 - $15 |
source: studyadelaide.com
