Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Adelaide 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Adelaide is 5.9% higher than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Adelaide is 10.6% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Adelaide are 36.0% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Adelaide are 30.9% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Adelaide are 2.8% higher than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Adelaide is 10.0% lower than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 23.00 A$ | 28.50 A$ | +23.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 185.00 A$ | +54.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.32 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +16.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 12.50 A$ | +4.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.00 A$ | 5.77 A$ | +15.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.84 A$ | 4.17 A$ | +8.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.13 A$ | 3.51 A$ | +12.0 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.48 A$ | 8.15 A$ | -4.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.78 A$ | 3.68 A$ | -2.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.57 A$ | 1.65 A$ | +5.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.08 A$ | 6.79 A$ | +11.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.64 A$ | 7.87 A$ | +3.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.77 A$ | 6.44 A$ | +11.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.57 A$ | 11.45 A$ | +19.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.15 A$ | -2.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.88 A$ | 2.05 A$ | +9.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.09 A$ | 2.65 A$ | +26.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.89 A$ | 3.13 A$ | +8.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.64 A$ | 2.08 A$ | +26.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.53 A$ | 1.74 A$ | +14.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.35 A$ | 3.57 A$ | +6.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.14 A$ | 3.12 A$ | +45.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.94 A$ | 7.87 A$ | +13.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.99 A$ | 8.84 A$ | +10.6 % |
| 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$ | 4.90 A$ | -2.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | 120.91 A$ | -44.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.24 A$ | 4.83 A$ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | -29.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.74 A$ | 7.23 A$ | -6.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 43,711.50 A$ | 39,190.00 A$ | -10.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,924.26 A$ | 32,764.92 A$ | -3.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 292.57 A$ | 449.32 A$ | +53.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 39.49 A$ | 40.94 A$ | +3.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 77.57 A$ | 90.74 A$ | +17.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 86.65 A$ | 72.39 A$ | -16.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.59 A$ | 28.73 A$ | -2.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 24.00 A$ | 21.50 A$ | -10.4 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,086.00 A$ | 2,100.79 A$ | -31.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,620.39 A$ | 17,287.90 A$ | -29.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 109.76 A$ | 140.12 A$ | +27.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 90.01 A$ | 109.14 A$ | +21.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 162.63 A$ | 208.31 A$ | +28.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 189.50 A$ | 223.31 A$ | +17.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,286.73 A$ | 2,167.26 A$ | -34.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,266.15 A$ | 1,632.91 A$ | -27.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,511.19 A$ | 3,755.52 A$ | -42.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,706.93 A$ | 2,538.83 A$ | -31.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,121.70 A$ | 955.82 A$ | -55.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,331.60 A$ | 581.38 A$ | -56.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,311.23 A$ | 5,075.05 A$ | -19.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.29 | 6.25 | -0.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 403 | 148 |
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| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 51.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canberra | 178.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 188.67 miles |
Cities near Adelaide: | Cost of Living in Mount Barker | 20.29 miles |
| 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 |