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Calculate your expenses

Budgeting before you go to Schoolies will help you work out how much you need to save and how much you can spend each day you're there.

This budget tool will help you get started. Be as accurate you can and if you don't know the actual cost, make an estimate.

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Food

Food
per day
per day
per day
per day

Tip

Try to prepare some meals in your accommodation, rather than eating out all the time. Buy groceries in advance and avoid having to visit convenience stores that may be more expensive.

Transport

Transport
per day
per fare

Tip

Always keep enough money for a taxi or public transport with you so you will be able to get home.

Accommodation

Accommodation

Tip

If you do have to pay a bond, make sure you get a receipt and remember to claim back the money as soon as you check out.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Tip

Remember to take advantage of free or low-cost activities and events for Schoolies in your area.

Emergencies

Emergencies

Tip

Keep some emergency cash in a pocket or somewhere else away from your wallet when you are out, just in case you lose your wallet or it's stolen.

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Tip

If you're worried that you'll be tempted to spend more than you can afford when you go out, leave your credit cards, bankcards and extra cash at home.

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Last updated: 27 October 2008