We come from Sydney but lived in Brisbane for a year. This was our weekly budget

rent $340
food $80-120 (i found this cheaper in Sydney because in Sydney you can buy veges at the fruit market but in Brisbane food was a bit expensive)
bills (electricity, phone, internet) $20 a week (but this depends on your internet etc. be careful most internet providers in Australia make you sign a contract!)


Now if you are sharing your rent would be much cheaper. we paid 340 for a 1 bed apartment with a pool and BBQ area about 30 minutes walk into brisbane. If you are living in Gold coast area this may be cheaper.

and a few other basics.
A 6 pack of beer is about $10-15
Bottle of wine from $8 you can get cheaper but this would be an average bottle.
bread $1 for the budget loaf and up to $5 for a fancy organic loaf
clothes are much the same as UK but of course you dont need as many!


This is really just a guide. and of course ytou can spend alot more or live like a student and things are cheaper.

where are you thinking of moving to?