Expenses:

It is more expensive to live in Caulfield or Parkville, compared to Clayton or Berwick. This is because Clayton and Berwick are further from the city centre.

Prices estimated in USD at the time of writing

Rent - $135.50 (own room in a basic share house)

Food - $57

Myki weekly - $18

Dining out - $15

McDonalds meal - $7

Cost of Coffee - $2.80

Bottled water - $1.80