Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Adelaide 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Adelaide are 9.6% higher than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Adelaide are 3.6% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Adelaide are 9.2% lower than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Adelaide are 30.7% higher than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Adelaide are 5.6% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Adelaide is 19.6% lower than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 A$ | 30.00 A$ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 A$ | 205.00 A$ | +36.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 16.50 A$ | 15.00 A$ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 14.00 A$ | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.47 A$ | 5.95 A$ | +8.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.86 A$ | 4.29 A$ | +11.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.36 A$ | 3.64 A$ | +8.2 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.59 A$ | 8.46 A$ | -11.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.23 A$ | 3.76 A$ | +16.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.53 A$ | 1.76 A$ | +15.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.39 A$ | 6.78 A$ | +6.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.92 A$ | 8.14 A$ | +17.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.31 A$ | 6.44 A$ | +2.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.87 A$ | 11.17 A$ | +13.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.34 A$ | 2.20 A$ | -5.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.84 A$ | 2.12 A$ | +14.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.76 A$ | +25.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.73 A$ | 3.13 A$ | +14.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 2.13 A$ | +26.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.35 A$ | 1.75 A$ | +29.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.58 A$ | 3.56 A$ | -0.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.65 A$ | 3.03 A$ | +14.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.50 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +21.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.41 A$ | 8.02 A$ | +8.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.85 A$ | 8.52 A$ | -3.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.60 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +8.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 168.00 A$ | 121.83 A$ | -27.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 4.83 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.18 A$ | 7.33 A$ | +2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,000.00 A$ | 39,190.00 A$ | -2.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,025.68 A$ | 32,485.69 A$ | -9.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 341.30 A$ | 458.25 A$ | +34.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 46.44 A$ | 43.33 A$ | -6.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.58 A$ | 93.39 A$ | +11.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.29 A$ | 75.42 A$ | +7.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.84 A$ | 29.73 A$ | +19.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 25.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | -12.0 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,444.85 A$ | 2,100.79 A$ | -14.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,790.67 A$ | 17,287.90 A$ | -12.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 130.37 A$ | 143.20 A$ | +9.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 102.60 A$ | 116.20 A$ | +13.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 177.96 A$ | 213.31 A$ | +19.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 207.32 A$ | 241.00 A$ | +16.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,566.42 A$ | 2,167.26 A$ | -15.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,862.20 A$ | 1,632.91 A$ | -12.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,845.69 A$ | 3,755.52 A$ | -2.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,869.86 A$ | 2,558.04 A$ | -10.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,060.46 A$ | 1,056.29 A$ | -0.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 830.01 A$ | 674.60 A$ | -18.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,770.32 A$ | 4,805.36 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.44 | 6.37 | -1.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 204 | 156 |
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