Melbourne, Victoria

Cost Of Living

Approximately AUD$19,829 per year

_{* ESTIMATED MINIMUM ANNUAL LIVING COSTS ARE FOR 2010 ONLY. AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN 2011.
** Based on zone 1 monthly met ticket within Melbourne’s publictransport system.
*** Utilities (gas, electricity, phone, water) are included in this fee.}

Living and Studying in Australia

Melbourne is a modern multi-cultural city built around the shores of beautiful Port Phillip Bay. With world-class facilities and a reputation as the cultural and sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne hosts many outstanding arts and cultural events.

Melbourne has a mild, temperate climate with four distinct seasons which are very much part of the city’s character. Spring through to autumn is a vibrant time for outdoor festivals, theatre and cinemas, alfresco eating, swimming and other water sports. Winter is the time for theatre, football, dining, open fires and shopping for warmer clothes.

Melbourne – The City

Home to a diverse population of 4 million people from more than 140 nations, Melbourne boasts many of Australia’s best restaurants and cafés, and is a shopper’s paradise. Melbourne has over 3,000 restaurants offering more than 70 individual styles of cuisine.

Melbourne and Surrounds

Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria, with daily flights to major cities throughout Asia, the United States and Europe. For the international visitor, Victoria is a delight to explore. It is the home of heritage-listed forests, some of Australia’s top ski fields, spectacular coastal regions, quiet country getaways and many other attractions.

Banking

Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm Friday. Some banks offer extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings. Travellers’ cheques are widely accepted, as are major credit cards VISA, Mastercard and (to a lesser extent) AMEX and Diners Card. Most banks will change foreign currency to Australian dollars.

Working While Studying

International students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week while the course is in session and full-time during the holiday periods. Students cannot expect to rely on this form of income for support because suitable work is not always easy to find. For information please visit the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship website

Transport

Metlink is Melbourne's public transport system. It offers a comprehensive network of buses, trams and trains servicing the greater metropolitan area.

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_{Last Updated 6 October 2011}