At present, there are about 654.38 million international students in Sydney, which can be said to be a city favored by inter
At present, there are about 654.38 million international students in Sydney, which can be said to be a city favored by international students. As the most livable city and the most expensive city in the world, how to live in Sydney has become another important issue for international students besides successfully completing their studies through Final. I have sorted out the knowledge about the living expenses of studying in Sydney for one month, hoping it will be useful to you.
Studying in Sydney: rent
No matter where you study abroad, rent has always been a pain in the hearts of international students and always occupies the most important part of the monthly living expenses. Daisy is currently studying for a master's degree at the university. In order to control the rent expenditure, she didn't choose the school dormitory, but rented a house off campus about 1 hour drive from the school. Daisy lives in a house. Because there are many rooms inside and there is a studio next to it, the rent here is relatively cheap. Daisy's single room costs 150 USD per week. "The roommates who rent together are basically students. It's fun to chat while cooking. Although it is a little far from school, I usually listen to music or radio. What's important is that the long drive forced me, a night owl, to go to bed early and get up early. " She said with a smile.
Studying in Sydney: transportation fee
In addition to rent, transportation is also a big Boss that appears regularly in monthly expenses. Daisy goes out at least five days a week because she needs to work and go to school at the same time. She smiled and said that she didn't try to save money on transportation. Daisy now uses a paper My Multi 2 season ticket, and the preferential price for international students is $43,590, which is about $34 per week.
There is plenty of time in winter and summer vacation. Every Monday, Daisy takes Opaka to the city to start a "one-day tour of the city". Opal card is a new type of transportation card in New South Wales. The daily transportation fee is capped at $ 15, and the consumption is capped at eight times a week. The distance between the light rail lines in the inner city is at least 200-300m, and it only costs 2. 1 USD to take a light rail station. There are also various shopping malls, scenic spots and museums near the railway station around the city circle. The off-peak price is $2.36. "I will go to the city on Monday and take a light rail, train or bus every hour nearby. You can brush it about 6 times a day, and then you can control the transportation fee at around $22. " Daisy said, "There is an interval of one hour between the cumulative number of trips with Opaque, so I have limited time when I work at school, so I have to use it to visit the city during the holidays." I will worry about getting lost on the first day in Sydney, and now I don't worry anymore. "
In my opinion, the opal card can also be used in other blocks, because it travels eight times a week. If time permits, you can take a bus at the adjacent railway station one hour before class and brush it again at the station one hour after getting off. Or go to the light rail station, or swipe your card on the adjacent 200-meter card reader once, so that you can accumulate it once. If Daisy uses this method, the opal card will cost about $26 a week. I think this way is more suitable for fixed-time trains and light rail. Due to the limited road conditions, buses may be advanced or delayed, which may delay classes and work.
Studying in Sydney: Food and Beverage Expenditure
Prices come from supermarkets and may fluctuate due to seasonal promotions and other reasons.
"Learn to cook and graduate from dark cooking" is Daisy's first thought in her life. "In the first semester of studying abroad, it is difficult to balance the time of study, work and life. When I get home, I just want to eat fast food and quick-frozen food. As a result, my living expenses and weight exceeded the standard. " Now, according to the information of online recipes, Daisy has found many recipes suitable for cooking by one person. Some dishes can be cooked in an electric cooker without fire. "I especially like to eat western food and pizza in China, but now I find that home cooking can best satisfy my China stomach."
Daisy's courses are mainly at noon and afternoon, and dinner has become the most time-consuming meal. The staple food is mainly rice. You can cook more rice to make fried rice at noon the next day, or cook more at night for lunch the next day. Daisy works two days a week, and the restaurant where she works has working meals, so she can have two days a week without thinking about the ultimate question of "what to eat today".
Three meals a day cannot satisfy one foodie. Daisy found all kinds of brine seasonings in China supermarket, so she tried them every month. This month, her new dish is chicken feet with pickled peppers. Four pounds of chicken feet pickled in succession were quickly "looted" by roommates and classmates. Last month, Daisy positioned snacks as fruits and biscuits, and began to investigate mainstream biscuits in the Australian market. This month, her snacks were replaced by fruits and nuts.
On weekends, Daisy occasionally goes out to get together with friends, or simply goes to a friend's house to cook and chat. "When it rains in Sydney, it is best to eat hot pot near a friend's house, and you can play for a day without spending much money." Daisy talked excitedly about her hot pot dinner with her friends.
The above is the monthly living expenses of Sister Daisy in Sydney, which is less than 1000 USD. If we control some expenses, we can still achieve a win-win effect of ensuring a certain quality of life and controlling the monthly living expenses. Of course, due to different geographical factors and consumption standards, the monthly living expenses of Australian students often vary greatly. What I introduced today is only the most basic monthly living expenses in Sydney for your reference. If you want to go shopping or travel to surrounding cities, these expenses will definitely be overspent. Many students choose to work to make money. I am writing a short story here. Working part-time will not only reduce the pressure of living costs, but also help them understand the accumulated experience of society, but it should be balanced with course study. Although the work is good, don't be greedy. Otherwise I'm tired, uh-huh, the trouble of seeing a doctor, you know. ...
So much for studying in Sydney today. I hope I can help you.