As an international student in Australia, I usually save as much as I can on living expenses. Because of the frugality in life, I have mastered some ways to save money, especially on food and drink. Although I spend less every month Just save a little, but it’s still a lot throughout the year. Now let’s take a look at some ways to save money!

1. Cook

2. Take advantage of student discounts

3. Make good use of coupons

4. Buy discounted food

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5. Bring your own lunch

The first thing to say is cooking. If you don’t know how to cook when studying in Australia, the cost will be very high. In order to save many Australian students even Even if you don’t know how to cook, you can teach yourself.

1. Cooking

In Australia, eating is very expensive. However, if you can cook your own meals, you can save a lot of money. When buying ingredients, you can choose to buy discounted or local seasonal ingredients, which are usually cheaper. In addition, when purchasing ingredients, you can choose some cheap protein sources, such as tofu, beans, eggs, and fish.

If you don’t know how to start cooking, you can watch some cooking videos on YouTube or ask your friends for help. Not only can you save money by cooking, it can also help you practice your cooking skills.

2. Take advantage of student discounts

In Australia, many restaurants and stores offer student discounts. As long as you hold a valid student ID card, you can enjoy certain discounts. So, don’t forget to show your student ID when you go shopping or dining. In addition, some schools also provide student canteens, and the food provided in these canteens is usually cheaper.

3. Make good use of coupons

In Australia, you can download some discount coupons through some websites or APPs, such as Groupon, Shopback, etc. These coupons can be used to enjoy various discounts when shopping or dining. So, if you want to save money, don’t miss using these coupons.

4. Buy discounted food

In Australia, the shelf life of food is usually relatively short, so stores often discount food that is about to expire. When buying food, you can choose to buy discounted food, which will not only save some money, but also avoid wasting food.

5. Bring your own lunch

In Australia, dining out is very expensive. If you eat out every day, the cost can be very high. Instead, consider bringing your own lunch, which will ensure you eat healthily while saving a lot of money. You can prepare lunch at home and take it to school or work, so you don't need to spend a lot of money out every day.

The above money-saving methods can save a lot on food and drink. I hope that these methods of mine can help my friends who are studying in Australia, so that you can more easily cope with various challenges in life.