Cost of Living

in Adelaide
The good news is that Adelaide is one of the least expensive cities in the world. In Mercers international annual cost of living survey, Adelaide regularly achieves an excellent ranking as one of the most affordable cities.
Adelaide is also one of Australias most affordable cities. Statistics show that it costs 24% more to live in Sydney, 21% more to live in Melbourne, 12% more to live in Perth and 8% more to live in Brisbane.*

average weekLy Living costs

Accommodation (shared or separate) Telephone/postage Transport Food (eating at home) Electricity/gas TOTAL $90$250 $80$100 $10$30

Living costs of a typicaL student

International students will require approximately:

$15$20 $15$20 $35+

au$14,000 per year or au$270 a week to cover Living expenses in adeLaide

Depending on your lifestyle you may require more or less than these amounts (This is a rough guide only. Remember your living costs are separate to your tuition fees.)

Clothes, entertainment & other

$245$455+

reguLarLy purcHased iteMs

Bowl of noodles Slice of pizza Bread (loaf) $3.00$5.50 $3.20 $3.07 $4.50$5.50

initiaL costs to consider

Food and transport and other expenses for three weeks

Milk (2 litres) $20 $200$350 $100$150 $500$1,000 $80$200 $10$30+ $300+

Transport from the airport if you have not organised for your institution to pick you up

Bottle of water (600ml) Takeaway coffee Big Mac Newspaper

$3.00 $3.60

$2.00

Bedding: if you have not brought it with you, or it is not provided in your accommodation Rent for your accommodation in advance Rental Bond if you are renting off-campus accommodation

Cinema ticket (student rate) Phone call (local) Bus/Train/Tram ticket (student rate, multi trip)

$1.25$2.00 $12.00 $0.50

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Warm clothing - especially in winter (June/July/ August) if you are coming from a tropical climate Textbooks Phone calls home

Bus/Train/Tram ticket (student rate, single trip)

$7.30$13.80 $1.20$2.10

*Economist Intelligence Unit Worldwide Cost of Living 2008

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Part-time Work
in Adelaide
Want to work while studying in Australia? Not only will you make some extra money, you will also meet the locals, improve your English and learn more skills. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding part-time work.

wiLL it be easy to find a part-tiMe Job?

Definitely if you use your initiative and are not too fussy about the type of work you do. Dont just wait for the perfect job to turn up (especially part-time employment, which is often not advertised). Be pro-active: pick up the phone, knock on doors and send out your resume to potential employers. Australian bosses respond well to students who show initiative.

How MucH can i expect to earn?

Most of student manage to earn about $300 a week (after tax) during semester, and more during holidays. Below are average hourly pay rates for typical student jobs: Supermarket Check out Supermarket Shelf stacking Waitress/Waiter Administration Taxi driver Fruit picking Consol Operator (petrol pump attendant) Carer (aged-care facility) $1622 $1520 $1215 $1825 $1115 $1820 $1622 $2030

do i need a visa to work?

If you are a full-time international student and are studying in Australia for more than three months, you automatically receive a work visa when you apply for your Australian student visa. Up to 20 hours during your study semester and unlimited hours during term break.

How Many Hours can i work per week?

wHat Jobs are avaiLabLe?

Ideally, you would find part-time work in your chosen profession. But initially you might be better to look for work in restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, convenience stores, or try your hand at fruit picking, taxi driving on in aged-care facilities. All of these jobs will introduce you to new people and help you to improve your English.

wiLL part-tiMe work cover My Living expenses?

wHere do i Look for part-tiMe work?

Part-time work can cover your living expenses, although of course this will depend on the cost of your accommodation, how many hours you want to work, and how much you like to spend.

Again, you are best to knock on doors and be pro-active. But you will find a comprehensive listing of employment adverts in Saturdays edition of The Advertiser, Adelaides major daily newspaper. Also try the following websites: www.seek.com; www.careerone.com.au; www.workinsouthaustralia.com.au

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Scholarships on offer
Click to visit websites: The University of Adelaide University of South Australia Flinders University Carnegie Mellon International College of Hotel Management Eynesbury International College South Australian Institute of Business Technology

StudyAdelaide understands that not every student can afford to pay full fees upfront. So every year South Australian institutions offer more than AU$3 million worth of scholarships to international students. Universities and vocational education providers offer a full range of scholarships so investigate the links below to discover which one is right for you.

Akhmad Muftizar

ADS Scholarship Student, Indonesia Masters of Education, Leadership & Management Postgraduate Student, Indonesia

austraLian deveLopMent scHoLarsHips

There is also the Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) which equip scholars with the skills and knowledge to influence the development outcomes of their own country by participating at Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges. Up to 1000 Australian Development Scholarships are awarded each year across 31 countries with scholarships awarded equally between men and women. For more information visit www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm

I came to Adelaide after winning a scholarship through AusAid, an Australian Partnership Scholarship. It was very competitive as I was among 1000 applicants. When I observe the quality of education here I find it is very high. Students are provided with the best materials and technology, an advanced library, and the standard of the teaching staff is excellent. They are recognised for their own academic achievements and it is obvious they are very well-informed. Postgraduate students also receive help from the universities in Adelaide. We get grants to cover the costs of printing, publishing, photocopying and so on.

endeavour awards

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Governments international scholarship program that provides opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. For information on Endeavour Awards for international applicants, visit www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/ international_applicants/default.htm

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Immigration:

Live & Work in South Australia

South Australias economy is growing at an incredible rate, with over $20bn of capital expenditure in the immediate pipeline. So the state is actively encouraging skilled people with tertiary qualifications to become permanent members of the community.
Bonus points: If youve completed a degree, diploma or trade qualification here in Adelaide, the South Australian Government knows youve reached one of the worlds highest standards of education. To this end, it will award you five bonus points towards any application you make for permanent migration. These points are in addition to points awarded for holding a tertiary qualification.

Graduate, Commercial Cookery and Hospitality TAFE SA

Dashmesh Singh

wHo is eLigibLe for skiLLed Migration?

It is now easier for overseas students studying anywhere in South Australia to apply for skilled migration. To apply, you need to be a recent graduate overseas student who has: Gained an Australian degree, diploma or trade qualification while in Australia studying at a South Australian Educational Institution Studied full time in South Australia for at least two years for your qualification Made application for migration within six months of successfully completing that qualification Acquired a positive skills assessment relevant to the course youve completed Skills shortages in South Australia mean that there are many opportunities for skilled migration. Booming industries like mining, defence and environmental energy need more skilled people. You may want to consider this when choosing your course of study. For a full list of skills shortages in South Australia, visit: www.immigration.sa.gov.au

With the dream of one day opening a restaurant, Dashmesh Singh left Chandigarh in India to study in Adelaide. Within six months of graduating from TAFE SA with a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Hospitality, he realised that dream and opened the Indian Brasserie restaurant in Adelaide. He found the migration process relatively simple. I was ready to go and South Australia required skilled people, especially cooks, he said. The process took around six months. Adelaide is a great place to live, with a lot of opportunities for migrants who want to establish businesses.

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