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When considering the costs of accommodation, have you considered all the issues
and costs?
Note: See below for sources and references
Weekly living Costs
 ISH Furnished
Accommodation
with Private
Bathroom
 Unfurnished
Apartment.
3 Bedrooms, 1
Bathroom.
 Unfurnished
Apartment.
2 Bedrooms, 1
Bathroom.
 Unfurnished
Studio
Apartment
1 Bedroom, 1
Bathroom
Rent per room per week
 $185.00
 $145.00
 $165.00
 $250.00
Utilities / additional bills ( inc. heating and cooling)
  
Electricity / week
 Included
 $21.02
 $25.63
 $31.58
Gas / week - Heating
 Included
 $15.45
 $18.24
 $18.02
Water Rates / week
 Included
 $9.56
 $13.35
 $22.46
Telephone / week ( excluding calls)
 Included
 $1.92
 $2.88
 $5.75
Laundrette charges - once per week
 Included
 $10.00
 $10.00
 $10.00
Internet / week ( 40G / mth - Unfurnished requires phone line)
 $7.80
 $5.50
 $6.05
 $9.65
Total Utilities / Additional bills
NOTE - Does not include 2012 Energy charge rises and carbon tax
increases in July 2012
 $7.80
 $53.45
 $62.15
 $87.46
Total Rent and Bills per week
$192.80
$213.45
$241.15
$337.46
 
Setup costs per person.
        
Inc bed, bedding fridge, TV, desks, chairs, lounge suite, table,
iron, cupboards, lighting, microwave, wok, crockery, cutlery,
pots, kettle, rice cooker etc.
 $60.00
 $690.33
 $810.50
 $1400.00
Connection charges of Electricity, Gas, Internet, router, etc
$0.00
 $163.67
 $193.30
 $270.50
Connection charges phone ( optional for ISH)
 $0.00
 $41.67
 $62.50
 $125.00
Total Setup costs per person
 $60.00
 $895.87
 $1066.30
 $1795.00
 
Other important issues
        
Bathroom
 Private
 Shared 3 People
 Shared 2 People
 Private
Privacy
 High
 Very Low
 Low
 High
High Security inc lock on every bedroom door
 Yes
 No
 No
 No
In Room Electronic Safe and Notebook "Kensington" lock
 Yes
 No
 No
 No
Legal Obligation for other tenant's costs
 No
 Yes
 Yes
 No
Guaranteed Internet download per month
 Yes
 No
 No
 Yes
Set up time for internet and utilities
 1 hour
 20 days
 20 days
 20 days
Washing Machine & Dryer included
 Yes
 No
 No
 No
Number of utility applications and credit checks
 None
 4 - 5
 4 - 5
 4 - 5
Pick up / Drop off from Monash or station for inspection?
 Yes
 No
 No
 No
Issues with sharing bills and other tenants paying late
 No
 Yes
 Yes
 No
Free assistance with emergency and resolving local issues
 Yes
 No
 No
 No
Time to set up and shop for linen furniture etc
 3 Hours
 2 - 3 days
 2 - 3 days
 2 -3 Days
Sources and References for Costing information for Shared Accommodation

a) Fixed costs such as installation fees are shared by all parties.
b) Usage charges are shared and based on references below.

1) Telephone Connection Fee. Reference Testra connection fee, site visit included
2) Telephone Rental, Reference Telstra standard home service.
3) Electricity usage based on actual use and 19.6c per kwH, reference Origin Energy
4) Electricity Installation / disconnection based on Origin Energy
5) Gas usage fees based on actual use and 1.6c per MJ reference Origin Energy
6) Gas connection / disconnection fees based on Origin Energy
7) Water fees for actual use, reference Melbourne Water.
8) Internet installation fee based on typical installation, 1 Year contract. Includes cost of Router. Reference Whirlpool Broadband Choice.             
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/
9) Internet usage fees based on typical monthly service fee from ISP for a 8MBPS service. 40Gb for single user, 80Gb for 2 users and 120GB for 3 users, shared
equally. Reference Broadband Choice.  http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/
10) General establishment for furniture and setup up includes
For common areas
Refrigerator, Lounge Suite, Table, Chairs, TV, TV stand, Plates, Cutlery, Microwave, Pots, Pans, Rice cooker, Toaster, Kettle, Vacuum Cleaner, Broom, Mop,               
Rubbish Bin.
For Each Bedroom
Bed, Mattress, Desk, Chair, Bedside table, Bed linen, Pillow.