Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Adelaide 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Adelaide are 4.3% higher than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Adelaide are 12.1% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Adelaide are 37.2% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Adelaide are 35.7% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Adelaide are 0.3% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Adelaide is 10.5% lower than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | 30.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 205.00 A$ | +70.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 14.00 A$ | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.07 A$ | 5.95 A$ | +17.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.03 A$ | 4.29 A$ | +6.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.30 A$ | 3.64 A$ | +10.3 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.87 A$ | 8.46 A$ | -4.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.89 A$ | 3.76 A$ | -3.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.58 A$ | 1.76 A$ | +11.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.25 A$ | 6.78 A$ | +8.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.51 A$ | 8.14 A$ | -4.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.88 A$ | 6.44 A$ | +9.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.50 A$ | 11.17 A$ | +6.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.22 A$ | 2.20 A$ | -0.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.91 A$ | 2.12 A$ | +10.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.16 A$ | 2.76 A$ | +28.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.98 A$ | 3.13 A$ | +5.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.71 A$ | 2.13 A$ | +24.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.59 A$ | 1.75 A$ | +10.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.39 A$ | 3.56 A$ | +5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.56 A$ | 3.03 A$ | +18.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.05 A$ | 8.02 A$ | -0.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.65 A$ | 8.52 A$ | -1.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 A$ | 121.83 A$ | -44.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.24 A$ | 4.83 A$ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 90.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.78 A$ | 7.33 A$ | -5.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 42,500.00 A$ | 39,190.00 A$ | -7.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,138.62 A$ | 32,485.69 A$ | -4.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 332.33 A$ | 458.25 A$ | +37.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 40.88 A$ | 43.33 A$ | +6.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.06 A$ | 93.39 A$ | +12.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 98.58 A$ | 75.42 A$ | -23.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.82 A$ | 29.73 A$ | -9.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 24.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | -8.3 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,207.62 A$ | 2,100.79 A$ | -34.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,337.50 A$ | 17,287.90 A$ | -34.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 122.60 A$ | 143.20 A$ | +16.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 102.35 A$ | 116.20 A$ | +13.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 174.30 A$ | 213.31 A$ | +22.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 215.46 A$ | 241.00 A$ | +11.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,381.23 A$ | 2,205.28 A$ | -34.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,366.09 A$ | 1,657.46 A$ | -29.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,794.25 A$ | 3,871.86 A$ | -43.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,897.56 A$ | 2,593.77 A$ | -33.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,394.13 A$ | 1,102.10 A$ | -54.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,519.17 A$ | 716.07 A$ | -52.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,934.33 A$ | 4,667.83 A$ | -21.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.45 | 6.52 | +1.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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