Adelaide is one of the cheapest cities in which to live. Compared to other major Australian cities it provides a very high quality of life that is also affordable.

Adelaide's attractive lifestyle and low cost of living are, in part, owing to its plentiful supply of reasonably priced, high-quality housing. Housing and rental costs are lower in Adelaide than in most other modern cities of the world.

Before lodging an application for a student visa students should consider whether they will have enough money to live in Adelaide as well as pay for air fares (including return), course tuition fees, overseas student health cover (OSHC) and all general expenses during their stay in Australia.

As a general guide, accommodation, food, transport, clothes and expenses could cost between AUD$9,000 to AUD$17,000 or more a year, depending on type of accommodation, location in Adelaide and lifestyle.

You should be aware that these amounts are only an indication of everyday expenses and do not include airfares, health insurance or the cost of the course.