Savings?
 

Hi all! Just a quick question. My OH and I are planning on moving to Melbourne and may not have jobs when we arrive *fingers crossed we will*

In your opinion, how much money would we need to survive for a few months until we found jobs?

Hope you can help.
Thank you

Best,
Ali

Re: Savings?
 

Do you both have visas?

Re: Savings?
 

Hi Andrew,

We do not have visas yet but hoping to get an independent skilled visa (both of our jobs are on the SOL list, 1st lang.English, experienced and aged between 25-30). We were wondering how much it we would need, excluding visa and travel costs.

Thanks,
Ali

Re: Savings?
 

Very roughly, basic living with no thrills, per month:-

Apartment rental $2000
Bills (elec and gas) $ 150
Private Healthcare $ 350
Food $ 400

TOTAL $2900/month plus incidental spending


I would say you need around a min of $4000/month just to get by for a basic life until you secure work.

Re: Savings?
 

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for your guess, really appreciate it :)

We are thinking of just renting a room instead of an apartment and not bothering with a car initially to save money...hopefully that will reduce costs a little.

Thanks again!
Ali