Cost of Living in South Australia
Prices in South Australia (First-Level Administrative Unit in Australia)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Adelaide - 83 contributors in the past 12 months
Port Lincoln - 2 contributors
Mount Gambier - 1 contributors
Andamooka - 0 contributors
Kimba - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.83 A$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 133.04 A$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.24 A$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.39 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.27 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.87 A$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.94 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.44 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.93 A$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.91 A$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.61 A$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.82 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.60 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.70 A$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.61 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.02 A$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.80 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.99 A$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.00 A$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.90 A$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.52 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.66 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.77 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.56 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.85 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.73 A$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 47.04 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.25 A$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 116.75 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.02 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.50 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 50.33 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.74 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 38,945.45 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 37,240.33 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 269.67 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 39.61 A$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 82.74 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 63.81 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 17.87 A$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.63 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,735.00 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 17,596.67 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 106.85 A$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 80.56 A$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 166.14 A$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 170.00 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,259.23 A$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,797.82 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,944.00 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,438.87 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,171.60 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 789.67 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,143.04 A$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.36 | |
Over the last 12 months, 577 data points were contributed by 199 people of this region.
Last update: 5 March 2026
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