Very stormy is your man or paul1977 they know whats going on in your respective industry. But as a guess I would come with a buffer of say $18,000 to cover 3 months living. I assume you will be going west due to your job particulars.this is my estimation.( that's assuming you are single and like the finer things in life). Look it will probably cost you over $6000 in rent for three months then their is a car,$5000 minimum, unless you want a banger which lasts a week.then food , socialising expenses,etc etc.