Cost of Living Comparison Between Adelaide and Sydney 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sydney is 6.0% lower than in Adelaide (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sydney is 11.1% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 54.4% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 23.6% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 3.4% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 12.0% higher than in Adelaide | |
Restaurants | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.50 A$ | 23.00 A$ | -19.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 185.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -35.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 10.32 A$ | -14.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.50 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -4.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.77 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -13.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.17 A$ | 3.84 A$ | -8.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.51 A$ | 3.13 A$ | -10.7 % |
Markets | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.15 A$ | 8.48 A$ | +4.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.68 A$ | 3.76 A$ | +2.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.65 A$ | 1.52 A$ | -8.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.79 A$ | 6.05 A$ | -10.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.87 A$ | 7.64 A$ | -2.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.44 A$ | 5.79 A$ | -10.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.45 A$ | 9.57 A$ | -16.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.15 A$ | 2.19 A$ | +2.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.05 A$ | 1.88 A$ | -8.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.65 A$ | 2.09 A$ | -20.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.13 A$ | 2.87 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.08 A$ | 1.64 A$ | -20.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.74 A$ | 1.53 A$ | -12.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.57 A$ | 3.35 A$ | -6.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.12 A$ | 2.14 A$ | -31.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.87 A$ | 6.94 A$ | -11.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.84 A$ | 7.99 A$ | -9.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 49.00 A$ | +22.5 % |
Transportation | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.90 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +2.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.91 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +79.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 A$ | 7.00 A$ | +40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 7.24 A$ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 85.00 A$ | +41.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 A$ | 7.74 A$ | +7.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 39,190.00 A$ | 43,711.50 A$ | +11.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,764.92 A$ | 33,924.26 A$ | +3.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 449.32 A$ | 292.57 A$ | -34.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 40.94 A$ | 39.00 A$ | -4.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.74 A$ | 77.50 A$ | -14.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.39 A$ | 87.14 A$ | +20.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.73 A$ | 29.98 A$ | +4.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 21.50 A$ | 23.00 A$ | +7.0 % |
Childcare | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,100.79 A$ | 3,137.89 A$ | +49.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,287.90 A$ | 24,043.75 A$ | +39.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 140.12 A$ | 109.76 A$ | -21.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 109.14 A$ | 90.01 A$ | -17.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 208.31 A$ | 162.63 A$ | -21.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 223.31 A$ | 189.50 A$ | -15.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,167.26 A$ | 3,266.35 A$ | +50.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,632.91 A$ | 2,245.62 A$ | +37.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,755.52 A$ | 6,418.09 A$ | +70.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,538.83 A$ | 3,657.19 A$ | +44.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 955.82 A$ | 2,121.70 A$ | +122.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 581.38 A$ | 1,331.60 A$ | +129.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,075.05 A$ | 6,318.64 A$ | +24.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.25 | 6.30 | +0.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 148 | 401 |
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| Cost of Living in Murray Bridge | 48.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nuriootpa | 48.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Victor Harbor | 52.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Meningie | 92.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wallaroo | 98.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Port Pirie | 139.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Berri | 148.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bordertown | 168.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston South East | 183.23 miles |
Cities near Sydney: | Cost of Living in Gosford | 46.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 51.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canberra | 178.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 188.67 miles |