Additional Estimated Expenses
As each student and program is different, so are the expenses. We’ve gathered some estimated expenses to help you budget for your international internship. While these are just a guide, they can be helpful in planning your program. For additional details, please check the program page description.
Local transportation
We estimate that interns should expect to spend the following amounts on local transportation:
Australia
Chile
China
England
Ireland
$160-240/month
$100-140/month
$35-70/month
$300-400/month
$70-100/month
Japan
New Zealand
South Korea
Spain
Vietnam
$150-200/month
$100-200/month
$50-60/month
$35-120/month
$80-120/month
Personal Expenses
We anticipate that interns may expect to spend additional funds for items such as toiletries, snacks bought outside the home, clothes, and other incidentals. ISA site-specific materials for students may differ from this amount, but this is an estimated amount for budgeting/financial aid purposes.
Australia
Chile
China
England
Ireland
$60-100/week
$80-100/week
$50/week
$140-150/week
$75-150/week
Japan
New Zealand
South Korea
Spain
Vietnam
$75-150/week
$75-150/week
$80-150/week
$100-135/week
$50-75/week
Meals
Inclusion of meals is dependent on your program. The approximate cost for meals per week is listed below, if applicable.
Australia
Chile (homestay)
Chile (apartment)
China
England
Ireland (homestay)
Ireland (student residence)
$100-150/week
Included
$150/week
$90/week
$125/week
$50/week
$150/week
Japan
New Zealand
South Korea
Spain (homestay)
Spain (apartment or residencia)
Vietnam
$100-150/week
$100-150/week
$125/week
$50/week
$100-150/week
$50-100/week
Airfare
Flights are not included in the ISA program fee. The estimated cost for airfare is listed below.
Australia
Chile
China
England
Ireland
$2000
$1500
$1500
$1200
$1200
Japan
New Zealand
South Korea
Spain
Vietnam
$1500
$2000
$1500
$1200
$1500
Other Expenses
Passports and Visas are not included in the program fee and vary by country. The approximate costs are listed below and are estimated expenses calculated for U.S. citizens. Fees are subject to change. Please contact your consulate for more information.
Passport - new/renewal
Visa Fees (except England)
Visa Fee England
$135/$110
$100-275
$1500
Immunizations/Medical Exams
Additional Travel
Background checks and relevant certifications to perform a role (First Aid, CPR, etc.)
Varies
Varies
$25-$75
