What to Expect
Whether or not it is your first time away from home, nothing can quite prepare you for that first leap out of your comfort zone. However, it is our job to try! Which is why, we will give you what we feel, is all the information you could need before heading down under. This includes the external costs to moving to, and living in Australia. Costs such as flights, insurance, suggested savings and everything else in-between can all be found in the short video below. We truly want to leave no stone unturned and don't want you to experience any unwanted surprises.
The costs
Flights
The cost of flights will vary, depending on the airport and time of year. Although, generally they will range from anywhere between £300-700 one way. Of course, this isn't a trivial amount, which is why we suggest to look way ahead of time on comparison sites such as skyscanner, in order to get the best deal. A willingness to have changeovers on the way, is a good method to save money.
Insurance
Australia does not have free medical care, meaning insurance is vital. Some providers will not cover you playing a contact sport, so it is important to check thoroughly, to understand what you are signing up for. Insurance costs can vary between £50-100 per month.
Cost of living
Generally, the costs of living is around 15% higher in Australia compared to the UK. However, the minimum hourly wage is also significantly higher. If you are hired on a casual contract, your employer must pay you $30.15 AUD per hour, which is around £15 an hour.
Some of our partners are able to provide accommodation as well as work. The cost of this varies as well. Some employers are able to provide very cheap accommodation under $100 per month-free. However, in higher populated areas you may be paying upwards of $300 per week.
It is important to take this into consideration, when deciding where to start your journey.
Savings
Even if you may plan your journey to start with work immediately. It is very important you don't leave yourself short of funds. We recommend going over to Australia with a minimum of £2000, in order to protect yourself from unforeseen issues, at all times and ensure you can have the least stressful experience possible.