Cost of Living Comparison Between Adelaide and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 5.1% lower than in Adelaide (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 11.4% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 53.1% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 22.8% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 2.1% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 12.1% higher than in Adelaide | |
Restaurants | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 29.00 A$ | 24.00 A$ | -17.2 % |
| 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$ | 10.47 A$ | -12.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.50 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -4.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.73 A$ | 5.01 A$ | -12.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.17 A$ | 3.90 A$ | -6.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.51 A$ | 3.13 A$ | -10.6 % |
Markets | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.18 A$ | 8.48 A$ | +3.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.71 A$ | 3.78 A$ | +1.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 1.54 A$ | -8.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.84 A$ | 6.08 A$ | -11.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.02 A$ | 7.69 A$ | -4.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.38 A$ | 5.83 A$ | -8.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.80 A$ | 9.81 A$ | -9.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.20 A$ | +0.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.13 A$ | 1.89 A$ | -11.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.76 A$ | 2.08 A$ | -24.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.13 A$ | 2.87 A$ | -8.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.12 A$ | 1.65 A$ | -22.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.75 A$ | 1.52 A$ | -13.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.56 A$ | 3.37 A$ | -5.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.03 A$ | 2.24 A$ | -26.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.77 A$ | 6.98 A$ | -10.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.52 A$ | 7.99 A$ | -6.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
Transportation | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.90 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +2.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 121.83 A$ | 218.70 A$ | +79.5 % |
| 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$ | 7.76 A$ | +7.3 % |
| 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$ | 33,728.05 A$ | +2.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 449.32 A$ | 290.93 A$ | -35.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 41.00 A$ | 39.83 A$ | -2.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.74 A$ | 78.27 A$ | -13.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.39 A$ | 88.92 A$ | +22.8 % |
| 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$ | 112.56 A$ | -19.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 109.14 A$ | 92.23 A$ | -15.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 206.50 A$ | 165.78 A$ | -19.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 223.31 A$ | 196.58 A$ | -12.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,167.26 A$ | 3,222.33 A$ | +48.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,605.64 A$ | 2,234.08 A$ | +39.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,755.52 A$ | 6,325.88 A$ | +68.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,538.83 A$ | 3,626.42 A$ | +42.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 955.82 A$ | 2,054.57 A$ | +115.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 581.38 A$ | 1,286.34 A$ | +121.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,075.05 A$ | 6,334.90 A$ | +24.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.25 | 6.32 | +1.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 142 | 395 |
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