How much does it cost to live in Australia? How much will you spend on groceries, housing, school, activities, transport, healthcare, Gym, dentist? If you are moving to Australia, this is a complete guide on cost of living. Enjoy.
Note: For the average wage fact, this is average weekly ordinary time earnings, not median (the Australian Bureau of Statistics only released the average). And this figure is also for full-time workers - when considering part-time, the number is a bit over 1300 weekly. Having said that, these figures do not include overtime, bonuses, etc. May be worth clarifying! And if you want to know the average earnings for your occupation, watch this video ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPoA5Hmqdk
(All sources and data used for this video are at the bottom of this description).
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Sources:
Australian Bureau of Statistics - Average Weekly Earnings Nov 2022
CanstarBlue, Finder - Utilities & Transport costs June-August 2023
Compare the Market, Finder - Grocery bills 2023
Realestate.com.au, the Guardian - Rental costs 2023
Futurity Investment Group - School Costs 2023
ACCC, The Guardian - Childcare Fees 2023
Australian Dental Association - Dental Costs 2023
Check your Grocery Spending - Coles or Woolworths websites
⏰ Chapters:
00:00 - Disclaimer, Average earnings in Australia
00:46 - Grocery Costs in Australia
02:05 - Housing Rent Costs in Australia
03:57 - Utilities Costs in Australia
05:45 - Mobile Phone Costs in Australia
06:22 - Transport Costs in Australia
07:19 - Healthcare Costs in Australia, Dentist Costs
08:35 - TAFE and University Fees
09:34 - School Costs in Australia, Childcare Costs
10:54 - Entertainment & Recreational Activities Costs
12:12 - Extra Costs (hairdresser, eating out, clothing & homeware)