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Cost of Living

Students in CafeteriaThe cost of living in both Hobart and Launceston depends on the student’s lifestyle and budgeting skills. As a guide, it is estimated that you will need between A$12,000 and A$14,500 a year (covering accommodation, transport, food, electricity, etc).

In addition, there is no application fee, no accommodation fees (except for a homestay placement fee), free airport pickup and no extra hidden charges, plus a full range of services and student support at no cost, which will help make your student life in Tasmania enjoyable!

 

Books
A$200-$500 per semester (depending on course)
Accommodation
On-campus A$312 per week (including meals - Jane Franklin Hall only)
A$127-$216 per week (not including meals)
Shared University Housing A$120-$140 per week
Private Housing A$100-$150 per week (per room)
Medical Insurance
A$195 per six months
A$389 per year
Electricity
Residential College included in accommodation cost
University/Private Housing A$12-$20 per week (depending on season)
Food
Residential College included in accommodation cost for Jane Franklin Hall
A$25-$90 per week for residents of other on campus accommodation options
University/Private Housing A$50-$100 per week (own cooking)
Lunches and Drinks at University Cafeterias A$10-$15 per day
Transport
A$10-$20 per week
(most students walk to the University)
Telephone
A$30-$70 per month
(depending on the number of local, long distance and overseas calls made)
Entertainment
  A$40-$50 per week
Miscellaneous
  A$30 per week
(repairs, laundry, haircuts, stationery, postage, etc.)

* All costs listed are estimates only