Queensland Living costs

On average, international students spend about A$320 per week on basic necessities such as food, clothing and transport.

Accommodation
International students have the following three options :

• Home stay
• Private rental
• or shared accommodation

TAFE Queensland Institute Officers are at hand to help you find suitable accommodation.

Food and Shopping
Queensland is a multicultural state and culinary delights are influenced by cuisine from all over the world. Home cooking ingredients are available at most shops and supermarkets. many grocery stores are open all week with retail trading mainly being 8.30am to 5pm on weekdays and varying hours for weekends. For those who prefer eating out, the prices may range from $6 for an entree to $15 and over for the main course.

Tuition fees
Fees are calculated according to type of study, duration and location.

By Neil Rao