Cost of Living Comparison Between Adelaide and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Melbourne are 13.7% lower than in Adelaide (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Melbourne are 8.5% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 4.8% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 27.1% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 10.7% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 37.7% higher than in Adelaide | |
Restaurants | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 29.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | -13.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 185.00 A$ | 100.00 A$ | -45.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.50 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.73 A$ | 5.10 A$ | -10.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.17 A$ | 3.88 A$ | -7.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.51 A$ | 3.50 A$ | -0.4 % |
Markets | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.18 A$ | 8.17 A$ | -0.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.71 A$ | 3.57 A$ | -3.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 1.52 A$ | -10.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.84 A$ | 5.77 A$ | -15.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.02 A$ | 6.49 A$ | -19.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.38 A$ | 5.92 A$ | -7.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.80 A$ | 8.50 A$ | -21.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.05 A$ | -6.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.13 A$ | 1.72 A$ | -18.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.76 A$ | 1.78 A$ | -35.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.13 A$ | 2.40 A$ | -23.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.12 A$ | 1.51 A$ | -28.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.75 A$ | 1.47 A$ | -16.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.56 A$ | 3.21 A$ | -9.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.03 A$ | 2.11 A$ | -30.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 18.50 A$ | -7.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.77 A$ | 7.13 A$ | -8.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.52 A$ | 8.16 A$ | -4.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 45.00 A$ | +12.5 % |
Transportation | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.90 A$ | 5.30 A$ | +8.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 121.83 A$ | 190.80 A$ | +56.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 A$ | 5.50 A$ | +10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 4.83 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 39.48 A$ | -34.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 A$ | 7.27 A$ | +0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 39,190.00 A$ | 40,500.00 A$ | +3.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,764.92 A$ | 32,701.29 A$ | -0.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 449.32 A$ | 241.35 A$ | -46.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 41.00 A$ | 39.68 A$ | -3.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 90.74 A$ | 80.00 A$ | -11.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.39 A$ | 78.12 A$ | +7.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.73 A$ | 23.62 A$ | -17.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 21.50 A$ | 22.00 A$ | +2.3 % |
Childcare | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,100.79 A$ | 2,321.59 A$ | +10.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,287.90 A$ | 28,987.50 A$ | +67.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 140.12 A$ | 117.67 A$ | -16.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 109.14 A$ | 77.21 A$ | -29.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 206.50 A$ | 155.86 A$ | -24.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 223.31 A$ | 169.12 A$ | -24.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,167.26 A$ | 2,127.76 A$ | -1.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,605.64 A$ | 1,778.23 A$ | +10.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,755.52 A$ | 3,994.12 A$ | +6.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,538.83 A$ | 2,651.50 A$ | +4.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 955.82 A$ | 981.19 A$ | +2.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 581.38 A$ | 786.02 A$ | +35.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Adelaide Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,075.05 A$ | 6,398.03 A$ | +26.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.25 | 6.34 | +1.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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