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Cost Comparison Matrix
All prices listed are in Australian dollars (AU$1.00 equals approximately US$0.80). Costs listed are estimates and subject to change. Refer to www.xe.com for currency exchange enquiries. Note that rent is charged on a weekly basis.
City / Downtown (CBD)
| One bedroom furnished inner-city student rental apartment | Two bedroom furnished inner-city student rental apartment | Share house/apartment (city) 2-3 bedrooms - general rental (real estate agency) | |
| Location | Adelaide (Central Business District) / downtown | Adelaide (Central Business District) / downtown | Adelaide (Central Business District) / downtown |
| Weekly cost (rent) | $200+ | $270 - $450 (or $135 - $225 per person if sharing) | $250 - $450 or $125 - $150 per person depending on number sharing |
| Distance to Victoria Square campus | Walking distance (less than 1.0 km / 15 mins) | Walking distance (less than 1.0 km / 15 mins) | Walking distance (less than 1.0 km / 15 mins) |
| Public transport | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Accommodation style | Self-contained. Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry | Self-contained. Private bedroom. Shared Kitchen & bathroom | Self-contained. Private bedroom. Shared Kitchen & bathroom |
| Facilities | Fully furnished. Internet and phone connection at own expense. | Fully furnished. Internet and phone connection at own expense. | Usually unfurnished. Furnished possible at a higher cost |
| Meals provided | No | No | No |
| Utility costs (electricity/water/gas) | $15 per week or up to $30 monthly fee charged by agency | $15 per week or up to $30 monthly fee charged by agency | $15 per week plus connection fees |
| Period of stay (contract) | Usually 12 months fixed | Usually 12 months fixed | Usually 12 months fixed |
| Commencement (start up costs) | Usually bond equivalent to 4 weeks’ rent. Other administrative fees may be charged up to $200 | Usually bond equivalent to 4 weeks’ rent. Other administrative fees may be charged up to $200 | Usually bond equivalent to 4 weeks’ rent. |
Greater Metropolitan Area / Suburbs
| One bedroom furnished suburban rental apartment - general rental (real estate agency | Share house/apartment (inner suburban) 2-4 bedrooms | Student Hostels | Full Board (within a private residence) | |
| Location | Kensington, Prospect, Westbourne Park, Brooklyn Park | Kent Town, Mile End, Wayville | Highgate, Rose Park, North Adelaide | Various - usually in the suburbs |
| Weekly cost (rent) | $180 - $240 | $200 - $400 or approximately $100 per person | $150 - $220 | $180 - $200 |
| Distance to Victoria Square campus | Within 7 km (public transport required 10 - 25 mins) | Within 4 km (public transport required 10 - 20 mins) | 2-6 km (public transport required 10 - 20 mins) | Various |
| Public transport | Minimum $12 per week | Minimum $12 per week | Minimum $12 per week | Usually required (minimum $12 per week) |
| Accommodation style | Self-contained. Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry | Self contained. Private bedroom. Shared kitchen and bathroom | Dormitory. Private or shared bedroom. Ensuite or shared bathroom. Communal kitchens. May include a dining hall. | Family house. Private bedroom. Shared/private bathroom depending on individual house |
| Facilities | Fully furnished. Internet, phone | Depends on the individual property. Furnished is more expensive | Furnished but quite basic. Usually computers, recreation equipment, lounge | Fully furnished |
| Meals provided | No | No | Depends on the individual hostel. | Meals provided subject to individual arrangements |
| Utility costs (electricity/water/gas) | $15 per week plus connection fees | $15 per week plus connection fees | $0-$10 per week (may be included in price) | Included in weekly fee |
| Period of stay (contract) | Usually 12 months fixed | Varied but usually 12 months | Varied. May be possible to stay short-term at a slightly higher cost | Each family has its own arrangements |
| Commencement (start up costs) | Usually bond equivalent to 4 weeks’ rent | Usually bond equivalent to 4 weeks’ rent | $0 Up to $250 (may be partially refundable) | Usually nil |