The Share Housing Survival Guide - city scape graphic
Sections tab graphic
• Introduction
• Looking for a place
• Moving in & money stuff
• The legal situation
• Living in a share house
• Moving out (or being kicked out)
• Share housing - the future
• Glossary
• Contact points
• Extras
• Acknowledgements / legal info
• Site map
• Downloads
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Moving in & money stuff - tab graphic
• Introduction
• Connection of services
• Weekly expenses
• Where to get help with money
Below is an estimate of weekly expenses for a room in a low-budget share house

Rent $110 - 150
Kitty (inc. basic food) $30 – 40
Electricity/gas (bills come in four times a year) $10 – 15
Water usage (bills come in four times a year) $5 – 10
Phone (bills monthly or quarterly) $ 10 - 15

TOTAL $165 - 230

Don’t forget other expenses such as travel, study expenses, and going out!

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