What budget to plan for a trip to Australia?

Here are some tips for calculating your budget before traveling to Australia.

Cost of living in Australia 

Australia is a highly sought after destination, and has been able to adapt its infrastructure to better accommodate its visitors, regardless of their budget.

The offer for finding accommodation is incredibly wide . Budget-conscious guests will find a place to sleep on a campsite or hostel. To have more comfort and above all more intimacy you will also find a wide choice of hotels ranging from average prices to the most luxurious facilities.

For meals it is practically the same. To save as much money as possible in this expensive country you will have to do some shopping and cook at home. As for restaurants, the offer and rates are more or less the same as in Europe.

The official currency is the Australian dollar . You can change it anywhere, at your bank before leaving or directly at your destination. It can also be collected by card in one of the many ATMs spread all over the world. Payment by card is possible almost everywhere in the city, but if you decide to go out to the Outback it will be better to have some cash.

How much does a flight to Australia cost?

As for the arrival in Australia, know that a return flight ticket to Sydney costs between  700 and 1500 €. It all depends on the airline, the departure date and when you buy the ticket.

How much does it cost to sleep in Australia?

To pitch the tent or hook the camper on a campsite the price ranges from AUD 14 to 28 (between € 9 and € 19). A bed in the dormitory in the hostel costs between AUD 17 and 28 (between € 12 and 20) , while the single room ranges from AUD 35 to 55 (between € 22 and 35) per night. To be more comfortable, a double room in an average price range costs between 76 and 125 AUD (from 45 to 80 €).

How much does it cost to eat in Australia?

Supermarket products cost roughly what they cost in Europe. At the restaurant it calculates about 35AUD (22 €). Obviously the highest prices can be found in Sydney, where you can eat in the best restaurants in the city by spending around 97AUD (60 €).

How much does it cost to travel to Australia?

Australia is a very large country. Internal flights are very effective to earn you valuable time if you want to visit different regions. Take advantage of the many low-cost airlines. You will find tickets starting from 83 and up to 138AUD (between 50 and 85 €) depending on the route. To save money, the buses are very comfortable, but the journeys are much longer.