How we worked out housing
| Expenses | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent - uni accommodation 1 | $7,020.00 | $585.00 | $135.00 |
| At home with parents and paying board 2 | $5,200.00 | $433.33 | $100.00 |
| At home with parents 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Rent - shared independant lving 4 | $6,240.00 | $520.00 | $120.00 |
| Bills and expenses - uni accommodation 5 | $5,564.00 | $463.67 | $107.00 |
| Bills and expenses - shared independent living 6 | $5,200.00 | $433.33 | $100.00 |
- 1Based on cost of (2009) Curtin student accomodation with car bay (specifically Erica Underwood House). .
- 2Includes contributions to bills and groceries.
- 3All food, rent and utility costs covered by parents.
- 4Based on $500 week rent shared between three people.
- 5Based on $6 per week for utilities, $60 per year activity fee & $100 per week groceries.
- 6Based on $300 per week shared between three people .
How we worked out medical expenses
| Expenses | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parents/Guardians | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Doctors 1 | $100.00 | $8.33 | $1.92 |
| Dentist 2 | $200.00 | $16.67 | $3.85 |
| Glasses 3 | $200.00 | $16.67 | $3.85 |
| Other expenses | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- 1Based on five visits per year at $20 per visit.
- 2Based on two visits per year at $100 per visit.
- 3Based on two pairs of glasses a year at $100 per pair.
How we worked out transport
| Expenses | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public transport-up to 10km 1 | $400.40 | $33.37 | $7.70 |
| Driving-up to 10km 2 | $520.00 | $43.33 | $10.00 |
| Motorcycle/scooter - up to 10km | $390.00 | $32.50 | $7.50 |
| Cycling/walking - up to 10km | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Public transport-10km to 20km 3 | $618.80 | $51.57 | $11.90 |
| Driving-10km to 20km 4 | $1,040.00 | $86.67 | $20.00 |
| Motorcycle/scooter - 10km to 20km | $780.00 | $65.00 | $15.00 |
| Cycling/walking - 10km to 20km | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Public transport-20km to 30km 5 | $795.60 | $66.30 | $15.30 |
| Driving-20km to 30km | $2,080.00 | $173.33 | $40.00 |
| Motorcycle/scooter - 20km to 30km | $1,560.00 | $130.00 | $30.00 |
| Cycling/walking - 20km to 30km | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Public transport-30km to 50km 6 | $930.80 | $77.57 | $17.90 |
| Driving-30km to 50km | $4,160.00 | $346.67 | $80.00 |
| Motorcycle/scooter - 30km to 50km | $3,120.00 | $260.00 | $60.00 |
| Public transport-More than 50km 7 | $1,060.80 | $88.40 | $20.40 |
| Driving-More than 50km | $8,320.00 | $693.33 | $160.00 |
| Motorcycle/scooter - More than 50km | $6,240.00 | $520.00 | $120.00 |
| Car parking fees | $105.00 | $8.75 | $2.02 |
| Car maintenance 8 | $650.00 | $54.17 | $12.50 |
| Motorcycle parking fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Motorcycle maintenance fees 9 | $650.00 | $54.17 | $12.50 |
- 1Based on tertiary fare (15% discount) five days a week & 1 zone.
- 2Based on petrol cost of $1.20 per litre for a 30 litre fuel tank ($40 worth of petrol per month).
- 3Based on tertiary fare (15% discount) five days a week & 2 zones.
- 4Based on petrol price of $1.20 per litre for a 30 litre fuel tank ($160 worth of petrol per month).
- 5Based on tertiary fare (15% discount) five days a week & 3 zones.
- 6Based on tertiary fare (15% discount) five days a week & 4 zones.
- 7Based on tertiary fare (15% discount) five days a week & 5+ zones.
- 8Includes registration $250 & two $200 services per year .
- 9Includes registration $250 & two $200 services per year.
How we worked out uni stuff
| Expenses | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guild membership | $100.00 | $8.33 | $1.92 |
| Text books 1 | $500.00 | $41.67 | $9.62 |
| Equipment/incidentals (e.g. lab coat, photocopying, printing) 2 | $70.00 | $5.83 | $1.35 |
- 1Based on an average of $250 per semester.
- 2Based on average of $60 for all equipment.
How we worked out clothes
| Expenses | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designer boutique 1 | $1,950.00 | $162.50 | $37.50 |
| Department store (Myer/DJs) 2 | $975.00 | $81.25 | $18.75 |
| Chain store (Target, K-Mart) 3 | $520.00 | $43.33 | $10.00 |
| Op shop 4 | $130.00 | $10.83 | $2.50 |
- 1Based on $150 spent per outing.
- 2Based on $75 spent per outing.
- 3Based on $40 spent per outing.
- 4Based on $10 spent per outing.
How we worked out entertainment
| Expenses | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movies 1 | $1,300.00 | $108.33 | $25.00 |
| Beach 2 | $520.00 | $43.33 | $10.00 |
| Playing sport - organised 3 | $2,080.00 | $173.33 | $40.00 |
| Playing sport - casual | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Music (downloads/gigs) 4 | $607.88 | $50.66 | $11.69 |
| House party 5 | $1,560.00 | $130.00 | $30.00 |
| Gym 6 | $780.00 | $65.00 | $15.00 |
| Night out 7 | $2,600.00 | $216.67 | $50.00 |
| DVD rental 8 | $520.00 | $43.33 | $10.00 |
| Games (Pc/console) 9 | $4,160.00 | $346.67 | $80.00 |
- 1Based on concession ticket, popcorn & drink.
- 2Based on $10 worth of petrol.
- 3Based on $40 per game for an individual .
- 4Based on 1 x iTunes download ($1.69) & 1 x gig ($10) .
- 5Based on $15 drinks/snack & $15 petrol/taxi.
- 6Based on cost per visit for casual workout at the Curtin Gym.
- 7Based on $15 taxi/petrol & $35 worth of drinks/snacks.
- 8Based on $10 worth of DVDs per visit.
- 9Based on puchase price of $80 per game.
How we worked out food
| Expenses | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast at home 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Breakfast - eating out 2 | $416.00 | $34.67 | $8.00 |
| Lunch - brought from home 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Lunch - purchased 4 | $416.00 | $34.67 | $8.00 |
| Dinner - at home 5 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Dinner - take away 6 | $780.00 | $65.00 | $15.00 |
| Dinner - at a restaurant 7 | $1,820.00 | $151.67 | $35.00 |
- 1Grocery cost covered in "Where you live" section.
- 2Based on $8 per day.
- 3Grocery cost covered in "Where you live" section.
- 4Based on $5 per day.
- 5Grocery cost covered in "Where you live" section.
- 6Based on $15 per meal.
- 7Based on $35 per meal.
How we worked out other stuff
| Expenses | Year | Month | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| mobile 1 | $1,040.00 | $86.67 | $20.00 |
| other-stuff | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
- 1Based on prepaid mobile.
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What is the guild?
The Curtin Student Guild is a student-run organisation which represents all students, ensuring that your voice is heard and your rights are represented at all levels. The Guild also provides a host of other benefits to its members, including discounts at all Guild-operated food and retail outlets and a host of other businesses across Perth. At the moment, the price of a full-year membership is $99.95 which comes with a $40 Gift Card, and with the savings you'll make on and off-campus, your membership will pay for itself in no time!
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