Hi jim,

The caps worked as if their credits, as similar to back in malaysia. For example, in malaysia, you pay RM 30 and you get RM 30 credit to call/sms etc right? Lets say one sms for Maxis-Maxis is RM 0.01, so your RM 30 credit would be deducted by RM 0.01.

The same goes to cap, but they do not convert $30 into $30 of credit to call/sms, instead they convert $30 into maybe 300 caps? or something like that? and when you make a call or sms, they deduct about 2.20 caps? something like that. So its just a different 'scale' of credit i would say? Your MyBonus credit will be deducted firstly, then your normal credit. at the end of the day, MyBonus credit and normal credit are the same, just that they split them up into diff categories?

I am currently with Three/Vodafone, and Im using the 500 caps with 1.5GB of data. The 500 Caps can be used to make local calls, text messages and international calls of course. It is F.O.C to call/text a similar network for Three/Vodafone. The dark side here is that, they have quite bad coverage.

If your seeking to make very often international calls, go for Lebara.
If your seeking for stable and steady coverage, Optus is fantastic, but i dont think its cheap as compared to Vodafone/Three

Hope it helps =)

P/S: Anyone correct me if whatever im saying is misleading here thanks.

Yeapp, i suppose thats the best way to explain Caps haha.
As for Optus, you'll need to seek from some1 who is currently using Optus. I'd not find out or heard of anything on Boost Mobile. So yea, good luck and enjoy Australia =)

Which part of Australia you heading to? Whereabout you staying? Suburb? City? Location wise can affect accomodation price very much

Im not too sure about life in Perth/Brisbane though. But i could give out some words at Melb.

Accomodation (staying at City) - approx. $900 - $ 1200 / month

Food (City Area, assuming cooking during weekdays and eating out during weekends)
- approx. $ 150 grocery + $ 100 (eat out)

Transport (Travelling around City Only)
- approx. $7 for a whole day or $3 for transportation within 2hrs.

Communications (varies)
- Economical, approx. $ 49/month with a new smartphone plan or approx. $29/month without a new smartphone plan

Utilities (inclusive electricity, gas, water, internet)
- $ 200-250 / month

Others entertainment (Individual Preference)

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Added on February 14, 2012, 12:06 pmThis is a very brief approximation only. It depends on the individual anyhow. The communication expenses may vary with different network services. The one i commented was for Three/Vodafone.

This post has been edited by Draig: Feb 14 2012, 12:06 PM

Yes all is monthly cost.
Like I mentioned, all the cost varies depending on individuality.

My experience is about $250 - $300 per month on food. Maybe someone else has their experience to share?

Hi secondrate, i believe i can provide you with as many info as you need. I was previously a Monash Sunway student. I transferred to Monash Clayton last july.

haha, yeap transferred. well, the fees are really nasty, after u do the conversion so yup! do understand them haha

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Added on March 11, 2012, 10:15 amMoomba's was Fun!

This post has been edited by Draig: Mar 11 2012, 10:15 AM