Compare and plan
Budget & Compare
Initial settlement budget
The money to have ready for your first weeks, bond, rent in advance and getting set up.
Rent and grocery defaults are illustrative placeholders. Use real figures where you have them.
Money to have ready
$2,376
$2,160 + 10% buffer ($216)
How this is calculated
Bond and rent in advance = weeks × weekly rent. First groceries = weeks × weekly groceries. Buffer = subtotal × buffer %. Total = subtotal + buffer.
| Bond4 × 320 weekly rent | $1,280 |
| Rent in advance2 × 320 weekly rent | $640 |
| First groceries2 × 120 weekly groceries | $240 |
An estimate from your inputs, not a quote. Rules on bonds and rent in advance are set by tenancy law; check Tenancy Services.