Australia prides itself to have evolved in a highly successful multicultural society with nearly half of the population born overseas or with a parent born overseas.

We welcome international students and in 2018 there were over 550,000 international students, predominantly from China, India, Nepal, Malaysia and Brazil

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is the third most populous city of Australia with a population of 2.4 million people. Brisbane is known for its relaxed lifestyle with a focus on outdoor activities. It prides itself to the “Australia most liveable city”. Due to its size, it offers a wide range of activities for everyone be it shopping, cultural or sporting activities.

Most overseas students will find that the cost of living in Australia and in Brisbane is much higher than in their home country. But in comparison with other capital cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, it has comparatively low living expenses.

A general guide to costs of living (accommodation, groceries, eating out, gas, electricity, phone and internet, car, and entertainment) per week can be found at the button below.

Melbourne is Victoria’s capital city and the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state. The entire Greater Melbourne area covers 9992.5 km² and has a population of around 4.96 million.

The City of Melbourne municipality covers 37.7 km² and has a residential population of almost 180,000 (as of 2019). It is made up of the city centre and a number of inner suburbs, each with its own distinctive character and with different businesses, dwellings and communities living and working there.

Most overseas students will find that the cost of living in Australia and in Melbourne is much higher than in their home country. But in comparison with other capital cities such as Sydney, it has comparatively low living expenses.

A general guide to costs of living (accommodation, groceries, eating out, gas, electricity, phone and internet, car, and entertainment) per week can be found at the button below.