Expenses Reviews
4.38 / 5 based on 33 reviews
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Rachel C
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
the US dollar was stronger than the Australian dollar-fresh, cheap food was cheaper and easier to come by
housing in a share house was much cheaper than in the US-prices are per week and not per month
So overall I spent less than I would've if I lived in Bloomington, Indiana for one year!
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Travel, Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Food, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
flight tickets from city to city, yet one-way tickets are really cheap now with the introduction of Virgin Blue.
Having one household shopping budget helped us-we'd buy veggies and basics at the weekend and split the cost. Much cheaper and easier than going individual.
RIDE A BIKE IF POSSIBLE! This cuts down severely on transport prices (and keeps you in shape too!)
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jriddles
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Education, Graduate, Ausaid
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I constantly visit the Central Market and gorge on the delectable items it serves: from fresh farm produce to restos within the area. Travel you must, don't fail to get across Kangaroo Island. The seasonal breaks offer chance to travel: Visit Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, if budg and time allows. I sorely miss visiting Ayers Rock, though.
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Overall, Travel, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Beer is A$2; at Planet, you can have it for $1 during the happy hours.
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jriddles
Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
Education, Graduate, Ausaid
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I constantly visit the Central Market and gorge on the delectable items it serves: from fresh farm produce to restos within the area. Travel you must, don't fail to get across Kangaroo Island. The seasonal breaks offer chance to travel: Visit Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, if budg and time allows. I sorely miss visiting Ayers Rock, though.
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Overall, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Nightlife, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Beer is A$2; at Planet, you can have it for $1 during the happy hours.
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Iris K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
food: living in a flat instead of a student house / dormitory more space for food storage and no bascics to take with me from my family's house
prepaid cell phone with lots of Free sms and excellent callingcards for abroad
housing: bigger flat in Adelaide at a better rate than in Vienna but enormous electricity costs
travel: no need for explaination I reckon
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Food, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
1st electricity bill (do not use fan heaters with 2000 watt and old fridges)
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h9850328
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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