Cost of Living Comparison Between Melbourne and Adelaide 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Adelaide is 16.3% higher than in Melbourne (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Adelaide is 8.8% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Rent Prices in Adelaide are 6.4% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Restaurant Prices in Adelaide are 37.4% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Groceries Prices in Adelaide are 12.4% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Adelaide is 26.2% lower than in Melbourne | |
Restaurants | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | 29.00 A$ | +16.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 A$ | 185.00 A$ | +85.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 A$ | 12.50 A$ | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.08 A$ | 5.77 A$ | +13.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.85 A$ | 4.17 A$ | +8.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.42 A$ | 3.51 A$ | +2.5 % |
Markets | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.13 A$ | 8.07 A$ | -0.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.57 A$ | 3.72 A$ | +4.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.52 A$ | 1.65 A$ | +8.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.70 A$ | 6.79 A$ | +19.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.51 A$ | 7.87 A$ | +20.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.88 A$ | 6.44 A$ | +9.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.55 A$ | 11.45 A$ | +33.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.05 A$ | 2.16 A$ | +5.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.71 A$ | 2.08 A$ | +21.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.79 A$ | 2.70 A$ | +51.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.42 A$ | 3.13 A$ | +29.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.52 A$ | 2.08 A$ | +36.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.49 A$ | 1.74 A$ | +17.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.21 A$ | 3.57 A$ | +11.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.11 A$ | 3.12 A$ | +47.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.25 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +9.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.13 A$ | 7.86 A$ | +10.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.16 A$ | 8.78 A$ | +7.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
Transportation | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.30 A$ | 4.90 A$ | -7.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 185.40 A$ | 120.91 A$ | -34.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -9.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 4.83 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.48 A$ | 60.00 A$ | +52.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.27 A$ | 7.23 A$ | -0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,500.00 A$ | 39,190.00 A$ | -3.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,701.29 A$ | 32,764.92 A$ | +0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 241.35 A$ | 449.32 A$ | +86.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 39.22 A$ | 41.00 A$ | +4.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.00 A$ | 90.74 A$ | +13.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 78.12 A$ | 72.39 A$ | -7.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.62 A$ | 28.73 A$ | +21.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.00 A$ | 21.50 A$ | -2.3 % |
Childcare | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,321.59 A$ | 2,100.79 A$ | -9.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,987.50 A$ | 17,287.90 A$ | -40.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 116.36 A$ | 140.12 A$ | +20.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 77.22 A$ | 109.14 A$ | +41.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 155.89 A$ | 206.50 A$ | +32.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 167.16 A$ | 223.31 A$ | +33.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,210.59 A$ | 2,167.26 A$ | -2.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,793.36 A$ | 1,632.91 A$ | -8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,100.00 A$ | 3,755.52 A$ | -8.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,675.35 A$ | 2,538.83 A$ | -5.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 993.49 A$ | 955.82 A$ | -3.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 796.37 A$ | 581.38 A$ | -27.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Melbourne Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,314.90 A$ | 5,075.05 A$ | -19.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.35 | 6.25 | -1.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 420 | 146 |
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| Cost of Living in Meningie | 92.56 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Kingston South East | 183.23 miles |