Australia is generally not considered to be an expensive country. Most ACE students live on a budget of A$300-A$350 per week [including accommodation and food, but excluding tuition fees]. However, different people will have different budgets. We have listed below a selection of common items with approximate prices in Australian dollars [A$].
The ACE Cost Guide to Australia © 2001-2003

Train ticket [1-way]
A$2.50-$6.60
Bus ticket [1-way]
A$1.60-$4.80
Ferry ticket [1-way]
A$4.40-$7.50

[Small] Car hire
A$75 per day

[Medium] Car hire
A$90 per day
Petrol [Gasoline]
A$0.95-$1.10 per litre

Local telephone call
A$0.40
Sporting Event
A$25-$80 per person

1/2-day Sightseeing Tour
A$45-$90 per person

Bottle of wine
A$12+
Beer [325ml]
A$3.25-$4
Cinema ticket
A$12-$16

Hamburger& Chips
A$3.50-$5.50
Average Restaurant
A$40 per person [without wine]

Nice Restaurant
A$75+ per person [without wine]

Hostel / Backpacker's
A$20-$30 per person
1-3 Star Hotel
A$75-$110 per person
4-Star Hotel
A$125-$190 per person