🇦🇺 Cost of Studying in Australia for Indian Students — Tuition + Living Costs in INR 2026
Real course data combined with real, city-by-city cost-of-living data for 3 Australia cities — everything computed from our own crawled data, never an invented industry average.
Real Living Costs by City
Monthly costs for rent, groceries, transport, utilities, and other essentials — real, city-specific data, not a country-wide average.
| City | Rent | Groceries | Transport | Total/Month (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | AUD 950–1300 | AUD 300–420 | AUD 150–200 | ₹86,335–₹1,24,768 |
| Melbourne | AUD 800–1200 | AUD 280–380 | AUD 115–150 | ₹73,803–₹1,11,957 |
| Brisbane | AUD 700–1000 | AUD 250–350 | AUD 110–140 | ₹65,726–₹97,475 |
Ways to Reduce Your Cost in Australia
💼 Earn Back Part of Your Cost
48 hours per fortnight (24 hrs/week effectively) during semester; unlimited during semester breaks. Subclass 485 post-study: up to 6 years work right.
Typical part-time earnings: AUD 24.10/hr × 24 hrs/fortnight = AUD 1,160/month — covers rent in Brisbane; majority of rent in Sydney
Cost of Studying in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest city to live in while studying in Australia?+
Among the cities on this site, Brisbane has the lowest real cost of living — ₹65,726–₹97,475 per month for rent, groceries, transport, and other essentials. See the living cost table below for the full city comparison.
How can I reduce the cost of studying in Australia?+
Choosing a lower-fee course and a lower-cost city both help — see the "Ways to Reduce Cost" section below for real, filtered course lists. Part-time work also helps offset living costs: 48 hours per fortnight (24 hrs/week effectively) during semester; unlimited during semester breaks. Subclass 485 post-study: up to 6 years work right. Typical part-time earnings: AUD 24.10/hr × 24 hrs/fortnight = AUD 1,160/month — covers rent in Brisbane; majority of rent in Sydney.
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