The average international student spends around AUD 360 per week on

1. accommodation
2. food
3. clothing
4. entertainment
5. transport
6. telephone
7. incidental cost
8. international and domestic travel

Cost of living depends on which area and city you live in. Comparatively cost of living:

Sydney: AUD 14,000
Melbourne: AUD 12,900
Brisbane: AUD 11,900
Gold Coast: AUD 11,420

Note: DIAC advice international student to have AUD 12,000 per year for living.