Why does Melbourne short term accommodation seem so expensive?
Nov 28th 2009 | 9:38 pm
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Why does Melbourne short term accommodation seem so expensive?
Hi All,
I have been checking out short term accommodation on sites like Moving to Melbourne and a few others. The prices are like $800 a week...is that correct or have they got the week and month mixed up?!?!?! My budget is around £400 a month for a studio or 1 bed.
I have been checking out short term accommodation on sites like Moving to Melbourne and a few others. The prices are like $800 a week...is that correct or have they got the week and month mixed up?!?!?! My budget is around £400 a month for a studio or 1 bed.
Nov 28th 2009 | 9:54 pm
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Re: Why does Melbourne short term accommodation seem so expensive?
$800 per week for short term 'furnished' actually seems reasonable.
Nov 28th 2009 | 9:58 pm
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Re: Why does Melbourne short term accommodation seem so expensive?
Mate I'm afraid you will struggle to find accommodation in Melbourne for $800 per month unless you go to a shared house. For a 1 bed apartment on a standard 12 month lease you'd be looking at $275+ per week upwards. Studio apartments aren't common here. If you're just looking at short term you should maybe check out a hostel, you'll have a few to choose from in that price range.
Nov 29th 2009 | 12:19 pm
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Re: Why does Melbourne short term accommodation seem so expensive?
try www.australianhomeaway.com.au we got a 1 bed flat for around $300 a week with them.
Nov 29th 2009 | 9:54 pm
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Re: Why does Melbourne short term accommodation seem so expensive?
Sorry, but as ABC mentions, $800 for short term is normal for Melbourne.
Long term is obviously cheaper, but furnished and all inclusive is something different.
We have probably the cheapest on Kates site at $400 p.w but are just outside Melbourne.
I think you might need to rethink your budget for the first few weeks. Even backpackers hostels in the city are more than what you hoping to pay.
Long term is obviously cheaper, but furnished and all inclusive is something different.
We have probably the cheapest on Kates site at $400 p.w but are just outside Melbourne.
I think you might need to rethink your budget for the first few weeks. Even backpackers hostels in the city are more than what you hoping to pay.
