How much money should I bring when I study abroad in Sydney?

Question

I'll be in Sydney for 6 months, how much spending money do you suggest I bring? (for transportation, pubs, dining out, replacements of personal necessities like shampoo, etc)

I already have a meal plan so I won't need to buy groceries

Answer 1

Wow, I would bring a lot of money with you! Sydney is expensive!!!  And for 6months omg, something like 10k maybe.

Answer 2

Just bring all your money on your credit card, get cash out when your in sydney small amounts at a time.

No one can steal your money on your card because they sont know your PIN number..

(There are many ATMs in Syndey)

Hope this helped =]

Answer 3

bring every cent you've got i live in Sydney and a recent poll proves that sydney is the most expensive place to live in the world.

Answer 4

First of all, Sydney is an expensive place to live. But you have a meal plan bought already so that should take care of your food.

You mention that you have a meal plan, so that probably means you have your accommodation covered. If not, check out some of the schools in Sydney to get an idea how much a week accommodation would costs. The best option is to book 2-3 weeks of homestay and then find a shared flat through the newspapers, bulletin boards or your classmates.

Excluding your accommodation & meals prepare at least AUD 1000 for each month. So 6 months would be around AUD 6000. Less is possible -- but that means sitting on the beach more , and not going for drinks afterwards.

It is however quite easy to find a part-time job in Australia, and if you are on a student visa then you automatically have the right to work. So if you are able to find a part-time job for 20 hours a week, you should have most of your expenses covered.