{"id":14441,"date":"2026-10-16T10:19:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=14441"},"modified":"2026-10-16T10:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:19:38","slug":"cost-of-living-gold-coast-for-students-2026-rent-food-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/student-success\/cost-of-living-gold-coast-for-students-2026-rent-food-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living Gold Coast for Students (2026): Rent, Food &amp; Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14441\" class=\"elementor elementor-14441\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-147f52bf e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"147f52bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b2f9e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b2f9e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Moving to the Gold Coast as a student comes with plenty to look forward to, from its beaches and outdoor lifestyle to its universities and student communities. Before you move, though, it helps to have a clear idea of how much your everyday life could cost.<\/p><p>Your rent will usually take up the biggest part of your budget. You\u2019ll also need to set aside money for groceries, transport, phone bills, utilities, study materials and things you want to do in your free time.<\/p><p>The good thing is that you can keep your spending manageable with a little planning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0a6141 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"c0a6141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__c0a6141\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__c0a6141\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__c0a6141\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3535052f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3535052f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><b>Average Cost of Living in Gold Coast for Students<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>There isn\u2019t one fixed amount that every student needs. Here is the approximate breakdown:<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"326\"><p><strong><b>Expense<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"266\"><p><strong><b>Approx. weekly cost<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"326\"><p>Shared accommodation<\/p><\/td><td width=\"266\"><p>AU$200\u2013350+<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"326\"><p>Groceries<\/p><\/td><td width=\"266\"><p>AU$80\u2013200<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"326\"><p>Utilities and internet<\/p><\/td><td width=\"266\"><p>AU$20\u201380<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"326\"><p>Public transport<\/p><\/td><td width=\"266\"><p>From AU$0.50 per journey<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"326\"><p>Mobile phone<\/p><\/td><td width=\"266\"><p>From around AU$10\u201320<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"326\"><p>Entertainment and personal expenses<\/p><\/td><td width=\"266\"><p>AU$50\u2013100+<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"326\"><p>Total<\/p><\/td><td width=\"266\"><p>Around AU$500\u2013750+<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>These figures are only a guide. You could spend less by sharing more costs and cooking most of your meals, while living alone or eating out regularly can push your budget higher.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Rent and Student Accommodation in Gold Coast<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Rent is likely to be your biggest expense on the Gold Coast. The amount you pay will depend on the suburb, how close you are to your university and whether you have a private room or share the property.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Shared accommodation<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Sharing a house or apartment is one of the easier ways to keep your rent down. You\u2019ll split the cost of the property with other students, and you may also be able to share bills such as electricity and internet.<\/p><h3><strong><b>On-campus accommodation<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Living on campus can make things simpler, especially if you\u2019re new to the Gold Coast. You\u2019re closer to university facilities and may have several costs included in your accommodation.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/griffith-university\">Griffith University<\/a>\u2019s Gold Coast campus has student accommodation close to the university, with furnished options and utilities included in some residences.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Private accommodation<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>If you want your own apartment, your rent will usually be much higher. <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/bond-university\">Bond University<\/a> estimates that renting an apartment alone on the Gold Coast can start at around AU$550 per week.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"200\"><p><strong><b>Accommodation type<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"158\"><p><strong><b>Approx. weekly cost<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"200\"><p>Shared accommodation<\/p><\/td><td width=\"158\"><p>AU$200\u2013350+<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"200\"><p>Homestay<\/p><\/td><td width=\"158\"><p>AU$355\u2013400<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"200\"><p>On-campus accommodation<\/p><\/td><td width=\"158\"><p>AU$280\u2013370<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"200\"><p>Private apartment<\/p><\/td><td width=\"158\"><p>AU$550+<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Always check what your rent includes before signing an agreement. A property with a slightly higher weekly rent could work out cheaper overall if electricity, water or internet is included.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Food and Grocery Costs<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Food is another expense you\u2019ll need to plan for every week. How much you spend largely comes down to how often you cook and how often you eat out.<\/p><p>A few simple habits can help you save:<\/p><ul><li>Make a rough meal plan before you shop.<\/li><li>Compare prices between supermarkets.<\/li><li>Buy supermarket-brand staples where they make sense.<\/li><li>Cook larger portions and use leftovers for another meal.<\/li><li>Buy seasonal fruit and vegetables.<\/li><li>Split some household groceries with your flatmates.<\/li><\/ul><p>You\u2019ll probably still want to eat out from time to time. So, if you\u2019re trying to keep your cost of living in Gold Coast low, eating out once or twice a week instead of several times can make a noticeable difference.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Transport Costs in Gold Coast<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Getting around the Gold Coast can be fairly affordable for students, particularly if you use public transport.<\/p><p>Translink operates buses, trams and trains across South East Queensland. As of 2026, public transport fares are 50 cents per journey, including services on the Gold Coast.<\/p><p>This makes travelling between your accommodation, university, shops and other parts of the city much easier to budget for.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Utilities, Internet and Mobile Costs<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Your utilities may already be included in your rent, particularly if you live in student accommodation. If they aren\u2019t, you\u2019ll need to account for electricity, water, gas and internet separately.<\/p><p>Your mobile phone is another regular expense. Basic plans can start at around AU$10 per month, although you may pay more if you need a larger data allowance.<\/p><p>Before signing a rental agreement, check exactly which bills you\u2019ll need to pay yourself.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Healthcare and OSHC<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Another cost international students need to plan for is healthcare.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re on a student visa studying in Australia, you\u2019ll generally need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your stay. Depending on the level of cover you have, your policy can help to cover costs of eligible healthcare.<\/p><p>You might still have some out-of-pocket expenses, such as some medicines, dental care or services not covered by your policy.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Other Expenses to Include in Your Budget<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Rent, food and transport are the main expenses, but they aren\u2019t the only ones. Small weekly purchases can add up over a month.<\/p><p>You may need to budget for:<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"108\"><p><strong><b>Expense<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p><strong><b>Examples<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"108\"><p>Study costs<\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p>Books, stationery and printing<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"108\"><p>Mobile<\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p>Phone plan and extra data<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"108\"><p>Laundry<\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p>Washing and drying<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"108\"><p>Personal care<\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p>Toiletries and grooming<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"108\"><p>Entertainment<\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p>Caf\u00e9s, cinema and activities<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"108\"><p>Clothing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p>New clothes and seasonal items<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"108\"><p>Fitness<\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p>Gym or sports memberships<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"108\"><p>Travel<\/p><\/td><td width=\"262\"><p>Trips around Queensland or Australia<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>You don\u2019t necessarily need a large amount for each of these every week. Keeping a small amount aside for occasional expenses can help you avoid dipping into your rent or grocery budget.<\/p><h2><strong><b>How to Save Money as a Student in Gold Coast<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>You can still enjoy life on the Gold Coast without spending heavily every week. A few changes to your routine can help keep your budget in check.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Share your accommodation<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Rent is usually the largest part of your student budget. Sharing a property can bring your weekly housing cost down and lets you split some household bills.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Cook at home<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>You don\u2019t have to stop eating out completely. Cooking most of your meals at home and keeping takeaway for occasional treats can make your food budget easier to manage.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Use public transport<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>With current Translink fares at 50 cents per journey, buses, trams and trains are an affordable way to get around the Gold Coast.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Keep track of your spending<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Set yourself a weekly amount for groceries, entertainment and other personal expenses. You\u2019ll have a better idea of where your money goes and can make adjustments before your budget gets tight.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Check what&#8217;s included in your rent<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Before booking accommodation, check if your rent covers utilities, internet or other services. This can make a difference when you compare two properties with different weekly prices.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Make use of student discounts<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Ask about student discounts when you go to caf\u00e9s, cinemas, attractions, gyms and other local businesses. Your university may also run free or low-cost events throughout the year.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Is Gold Coast Expensive for Students?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>If you know how to manage your expenses, the Gold Coast can be manageable for students. Accommodation is the biggest item in the total budget, followed by food and personal expenses.<\/p><p>You can control your weekly costs by sharing a property, cooking at home and using public transport. If you live alone, eat out a lot or rely on rideshare services, that will typically cost a lot more.<\/p><p>If you are planning on studying at university on the Gold Coast, it is a good idea to work out what your weekly costs will be before you arrive. This makes it easier to work out how much you will need each month and helps with settling in without undue financial stress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1cee6f e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e1cee6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5954b9a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5954b9a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4e8dee elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"1a4e8dee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4410\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4410\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does a student live on the Gold Coast? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4410\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d7ffdd e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62d7ffdd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d71033 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d71033\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rent and regular living expenses can begin at AU$500-750 per week for a student in shared accommodation. Your actual spend will depend on your accommodation, food habits and lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4411\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4411\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is public transport cheap on the Gold Coast? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4411\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1666d739 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1666d739\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75fde559 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75fde559\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Translink currently charges 50 cents per journey across its Queensland public transport network, including Gold Coast buses, trams and trains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4412\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4412\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Gold Coast a good place for international students? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4412\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-456718d0 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"456718d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-586578f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"586578f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Gold Coast is home to universities including Griffith University and Bond University and offers a mix of beaches, public transport, shops and student accommodation. Your experience will also depend on where you live and your preferred lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4413\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4413\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can you live on a student budget in Gold Coast? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4413\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bf03b9 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"51bf03b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfbf3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bfbf3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Sharing accommodation, cooking at home and using public transport can help you manage your regular expenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4414\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4414\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the average cost of living in Gold Coast for students? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4414\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49cdb9db e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49cdb9db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622f5800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"622f5800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students can expect to spend around AU$500\u2013750+ per week on living expenses in the Gold Coast, including shared accommodation, groceries, utilities, transport and personal expenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a student live on the Gold Coast?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rent and regular living expenses can begin at AU$500-750 per week for a student in shared accommodation. 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