How much will it cost to rent a small place in Canberra?

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chloemae1New member11 November 2010 14:47:55

I am going to Australia next september and although I have the offer to stay with friends, it would be nice to have a place of my own. Now, I would only be 18 and most likely start on a low paid job. Will I beable to afford it?

Thankyou!

Guestposter14Guest14 November 2010 08:16:10

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Hi Chloe,

Unless you have substantial savings, I would not recommend living on your own as you'd have no money to do much else. There's a housing shortage in Australia and places to live are relatively expensive.

Living with people in your own age group can also teach you a lot about what's around to do and keep you from getting bored and lonely, too.

Guestposter14Guest05 January 2011 12:57:58

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Canberra is expensive. I think it's best to share a place with someone in town. You'll save on commute and you'll make friends that way.

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