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  1. Very comprehensive post! Australia is a place I have been dreaming of visiting since I was little. The cost of airfare from the U.S. though and the high prices of traveling there has put it on the back burner for a little bit. It’s actually not much more expensive than some places in Europe I have visited though, so maybe it’s not too far off 🙂

    • That’s true Valerie!
      Australia is not so different from Europe, I believe the flights from U.S. to Australia are more expensive than to Europe, but again, it’s such a unique and beautiful country… Maybe a few months saving and you can make it happen!
      Cheers,
      Nat

  2. This is such a handy guide; while I’ve been to Australia on a working holiday visa, I have a friend travelling via campervan heading that way. Forwarding her this article now because it could not be more appropriate! I think a lot of people need articles like this just to get a ballpark image of what it’s going to be like money-wise.

    • Thanks for sharing the post Danielle!!
      We believe that budget information and tips on how to save money are always welcome, even if you aren’t on a budget trip. It’s always good to know the costs of the places, so you won’t be surprised when arriving there!
      Happy travels,
      Nat

  3. Australia is such an incredible place. It ranks really high on my must-visit list!

    I need to set aside a month to visit parts of the country and this is really helpful to budget my trip. Very useful!

    • Hey Hugo,
      I believe a month should be enough to visit the country and get a taste of it. So many things to do and see there!
      Hope you make to Australia soon!
      Happy Travels,
      Nat

  5. What a helpful post! Wish I’d seen this before we went. Most difficult to handle was driving around Sydney and we had a short time to find a room for my daughter-in-law who was spending a semester there.

  6. I have to agree it’s a beautiful country to visit or live, we moved here a few years ago and are on a mission to see as much of it as we possibly can. It can be done on most budgets although like any western country it isn’t somewhere to try living on $10 a day. To save money on groceries I’d suggest buying as much as you can in the local farmers markets rather than the big supermarkets, it is much fresher so you waste less and what is in season is usually priced well, toward lunch time when most close there are usually good bargains to be had or go early for the best choice.

    • Thanks for the awesome tip Toni!
      A great way to save and eat healthy, specially that when we are on a tight budget we tend to eat cheap and unhealthy fast food.
      All the best and enjoy Australia!

      Nat

  7. I haven’t been to Australia but I have heard it’s quite pricey. Thanks for the great tips. They will come handy in the future.

  9. Most Aussies don’t travel a lot in Australia, other than small family holidays, because it is expensive. A lot of us head on over to Asia as it is much cheaper. That being said, it is a beautiful country and I have explored a lot of it! Its very diverse and worth seeing it! I’m happy to call Australia home!

    • Hey Laura!!
      Good to have one more Aussie here 🙂
      And after this post now I understand why we find so many Australians around Southeast Asia, it’s definitely way cheaper to travel.
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Nat

  10. Some great tips! I spent a total of 6 hours exploring Sydney on a recent stop over. Found the costs reasonable overall, not cheap but at par with at home in the US. Only thing that was costly was the Visa. It was over $100 and for a short stay seemed a excessive when my two weeks at my next destination were free. Won’t stop me from heading back for a longer trip though.

    • Hey Megan!!
      Yes, the visa is another heavy cost, and depending on where you are from, it can be very expensive. But glad to know that even with an expensive visa fee you would go back to Australia for more 🙂
      Cheers,
      Nat

  13. Very well written advice!

    I’m a travel agent here in Australia and while my website () focuses more on the luxury-tour side of Oz, I actually know about all sides of Australia (budget and not so) so shoot me an email if you’re ever needing advice!

    Hope to see you in these parts one day 😉

  14. Excellent post. I want to thank you for this informative read; I really appreciate sharing this great post.

  15. As per last experience in Australia, the prices of food are a bit higher than you have mentioned. But all over the information that you have provided in the blog is marvelous. Keep it up!

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