Australia is one of the most expensive countries to study abroad, and the cost of living is also high, which requires us to save money in all aspects of life. Here are some tips to save money while studying abroad in Melbourne.
During the period of the university of Melbourne study abroad to save money tips 01 | Myki bus card live in Melbourne, Myki card is for international students.
“One card in hand, the world I have” is no joke, after all, Myki is Bus, Train, Tram universal.
The good news is that full time undergraduate students from all universities in Melbourne can enjoy a 50% discount on the Myki card.
However, it is sad that graduate students can not enjoy half price discount…
But you can still save money if you’re in the city’s Free Zone (look no further, no university is in the free zone).
02 | phone card phone card where is the most basic survival needs.
Australia’s three major telecommunications companies: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone you can compare according to SMS, call and traffic demand:
You want to have a good signal, you want to have a good network coverage you want to go to Telstra and you want to go to Optus and you want to go to Optus and you want to go to Optus and you want to go to Optus and you want to go to Optus and you want to go to Vodafone and for example, you know, I have a Vodafone plan,
It is said that most international students prefer Vodafone (presumably because it offers the best deals).
Choose NO MATTER WHICH COMPANY, CAN ASK TO HAVE STUDENT PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BEFORE DOING CARD!
It’s basically 10% off.
03 | bank CARDS and traditional TFN Australia’s big four Banks have student card of no annual fee, but need when handling card to provide relevant documents or certificate, such as student card or letter of admission.
It is free to withdraw money from any of the four banks’ ATMs!
One more thing: apply for a tax number (TFN) for yourself to receive all the interest in the bank savings oh no need to be taxed.
04 | Unidays if someone is keen on shopping, then Unidays is a must-have App, it is a save money artifact.
Once you register as a student, you get a discount code.
Depending on the brand, the discount is also different, usually between 10% and 25%.
05 | Apple StoreApple electronics is students’ mind is good, then you will not give up easily.
Every year, the back-to-school season offers strong discounts for students, including Mac computers, ipads, Apple Music, and some Apps.
If you go to an Apple store, show the employee your student ID to get a student discount.
If you buy from Apple’s official website in Australia, you can also enjoy the discount price in Apple Education Store.
06 | Microsoft OfficeWord, Excel, PowerPoint is necessary job, study it if buy a genuine meat will probably painful death.
However, international students can use Office in Education for free by logging in to Office in Education.
07 | friends like to go to the cinema cinema can go to school with a student card service center (such as ink big Union house), because here can buy discount student ticket prices.
08 | others to buy tickets to visit Melbourne museum museum, students go to visit is free.
Many attractions in Melbourne charge for students have a discount, I have to sigh, it is good to have a student card!
It is open from 10am to 5pm every day except on special holidays.
09 | payment in Australia in addition to cash and credit card payment, and pay treasure to pay.
Many Chinese restaurants, milk tea shops and Asia Super in Melbourne accept Alipay.
Using Alipay overseas payment may have preferential activities, especially when the exchange rate has advantages, simply do not be too cost-effective.
When you meet an activity, remember to get the coupon from the “overseas discount” page of Alipay before you pay.
