As a guide, the up-front cost for Youth Exchange from this District (9800) is approximately $7,500. This varies from year to year, depending on the cost of insurance and airline fuel charges.
The up-front cost covers:
- Airfares and Visas
- Full Health, Accident and Travel Insurance, Property Insurance
- A briefing/selection weekend (fully accommodated) in June/July
- Debriefing day upon your return
- Uniform (including Jacket)
- Business Cards with your photo
The Host Rotary Club overseas will provide:
- Full board
- Pocket money (amounts vary) Approximately $120US per month
- School Enrolment Fees at local high schools
- Travel, food and accommodation at Rotary events
NOT included are:
- Clothing and personal toiletries
- Passport & Extra Travel (e.g. Eurotour during holidays with other students)
- Souvenirs and gifts
- Some school excursions
- Medications
- Language Tuition
- An Emergency fund of approximately $500
Amounts vary but we suggest you allow approximately $5,000 to $10,000 for additional expenses throughout the year. For example, the Eurotour alone costs around $2,500.
Naturally, you have to consider these amounts against what it normally costs to keep you for 12 months living at home.