Bendigo living costs
Below are tables for the average cost of living for a single student and grocery costs.
Average living costs for single students
The following table shows estimated average annual costs for a single student sharing rental accommodation, living in a one-bedroom flat or living in on-campus accomodation (catered and non-catered). Total figures are for the 37 weeks of the academic year only. Please note that we have not included the cost of clothing or travel expenses for leisure purposes.
Average living costs for one student
| Type of accommodation | Renting shared house or flat | One bedroom flat/ apartment | On-campus non- catered | On-campus catered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Establishment Costs A$ | ||||
| Bond2 | 303 | 475 | 270 | 270 |
| Rent in Advance | 303 | 475 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Telephone Connection | 20 | 59 | n/a | n/a |
| General Establishment Costs (furniture, linen, crockery etc.) | 130 | 250 | 140 | n/a |
| Total | 756 | 1259 | 1410 | 1270 |
Annual Costs A$ | ||||
| Books, Stationary, Photocopying; etc. | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| Work visa (payable once only) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 |
Weekly Costs (Averages) A$ | ||||
| Weekly Rent/Board | 70 | 110 | 131 | 210 |
| Household 'Kitty' (food/cleaning products etc.) | 50 | 50 | 50 | n/a |
| Food (lunch and snacks Mon-Fri) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Utilities (gas, electricity, phone) | 20 | 30 | 10 | 10 |
| Trave (public transport/fuel) | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Spending Money | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Average Weekly Costs | 230 | 280 | 276 | 305 |
| Total Weekly Costs (37 weeks) | 8,510 | 10,360 | 10,212 | 11,285 |
| Total Estimate (37 weeks) | 9,623 | 11,804 | 12,012 | 12,945 |
- Assumed shared with two others.
- Bond: This is usually refunded at the end of your stay provided no money is owing (and that you have given the required period of notice), and that you have caused no damage to property.
- Please note that Residential Services fees and charges for non-campus accommodation are subject to change for 2007.
Shopping
Department stores and most other shops are open 9.00am to 5.00pm, with later night shopping Thursdays and Fridays, and shorter shopping hours on weekends. Coles supermarket and some convenience stores are open 24 hours.
Shopping (compiled at Coles supermarket, October 2006)
| Item | Coles (A$) |
|---|---|
| Apple (1kg) | 2.85 |
| Orange (1kg) | 2.48 |
| Eggplant (1kg) | 1.68 |
| Broccoli (1kg) | 4.95 |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.48 |
| Spinach (bunch) | 2.78 |
| Bok Choy (bunch) | 1.48 |
| Potato (1kg) | 2.00 |
| Onion (1kg) | 2.98 |
| Tomato (1kg) | 3.98 |
| Lettuce (each) | 1.48 |
| Chicken wings (1kg) | 2.50 |
| Chicken fillet (1kg) | 11.99 |
| Pork chops (1kg) | 8.49 |
Key: kg = kilogram, g = gram, mL = millilitre, L = litre