Sunshine Coast Student Accommodation
We strongly suggest you organise your accommodation on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia prior to departure. This will remove some of the stress of arriving in a new country. The International Academy of Beauty Spa and Sports Therapies (formally The International College of Esthetics), may assist you with recommendations of the closest and most convenient short term accommodation on the Sunshine Coast if needed.
If you decide to rent, live in or organise share accommodation, you shoud be aware of your legal rights and responsibilities. You can get most of this information here http://www.rta.qld.gov.au/
When you rent or lease a property, or share accommodation, you may be responsible for the notification and payment of utilities, reconnection and disconnection (electricity, telephone, water).
University style accommodation is available at Uni Central (max 20 mins drive to the beauty college). For prices and availability, please contact them directly. Their website is http://www.unicentral.net/
Address:
Unicentral Sunshine Coast
7 Varsityview Court
Chancellor Park, Sippy Downs Qld 4556
International Phone:+61 7 5476 8855
Living Costs
Australia offers excellent value for money. The cost of living on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland is generally lower than in Australian capital cities.
Although individual circumstances and lifestyles vary, you should generally expect to spend around $320 per week (between AU$16,000 and AU$18,000 per year) on living expenses including accommodation, food, transport, clothing, entertainment and telephone to live comfortably on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. These estimates are in addition to airfare, health cover and tuition fees and will vary depending on your lifestyle and preferences.
If you have a spouse or dependant child accompanying you to Sunshine Coast, Australia, you need to allow more for living expenses.
Typical Living Expenses
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Private Share Accommodation
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A$100 - $150 (per week)
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Food
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A$60 - $80 (per week)
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Electricity
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A$10
(per week)
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Telephone (depending on number and distance of calls)
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A$10 - $20 (per week)
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Transport
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A$30
(per week)
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Stationery, photocopying, etc
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A$20
(per week)
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Entertainment
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A$50
(per week)
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Please note: Prices are an approximate only.
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