Food and Shopping

Australia has a fantastic variety of fresh produce available at markets and supermarkets. There are various international supermarkets that stock foods from different countries around the world, so students should not experience any difficulties finding the foods they are used to back in their home country.

Eating out in Melbourne is a gastronomic affair where people can sample cuisines from all parts of the world.  In every direction you turn, there are restaurants, pubs, bistros and cafes abound, even major global fast-food chains are represented to satisfy fast food lovers.

At Southbank you can dine alfresco, where a diverse choice of restaurants fronts the Yarra. Across the river you will find Federation Square, where there are trendy bars aplenty and award winning restaurants including Jacque Reymond’s Arintji.

If you are in the mood for some Asian flavours, there is Chinatown precinct on Little Bourke Street, and to sample some great pho or all things Vietnamese venture on to Victoria Street in Richmond.

On Lygon Street in Carlton, the area is famed for kerbside Italian Dining. Some other popular dining precincts include Fitzroy and Acland Street in St Kilda, Brunswick Street in Fitzroy and Sydney Road in Brunswick.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Melbourne, Victoria is among the least expensive cities to live, study and work in, and living costs gets cheaper as you radiate away from the city. Below is a guide as to how much you would pay for food, entertainment, and clothes.

 * Price list obtained from www.embassyces.com