Cost of Living Comparison Between Adelaide and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 6.25% higher than in Adelaide (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 23.55% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 69.60% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 10.79% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 1.35% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 3.27% higher than in Adelaide | |
Restaurants | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +11.11 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 A$ | 100.00 A$ | +25.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.25 A$ | 13.00 A$ | -1.89 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.80 A$ | 9.00 A$ | -8.16 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.78 A$ | 4.42 A$ | -7.47 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.56 A$ | 3.33 A$ | -6.46 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 A$ | 2.98 A$ | +9.34 % |
Markets | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.67 A$ | 6.66 A$ | +17.46 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.48 A$ | 2.87 A$ | +15.71 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.39 A$ | 1.22 A$ | -12.45 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.83 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +3.51 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.93 A$ | 5.44 A$ | +10.41 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.92 A$ | 5.14 A$ | +4.47 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.88 A$ | 8.59 A$ | -13.08 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.85 A$ | 1.91 A$ | +3.44 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.73 A$ | 1.55 A$ | -10.47 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.76 A$ | 1.59 A$ | -9.78 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.84 A$ | 2.85 A$ | +0.31 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.49 A$ | 1.37 A$ | -7.66 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.16 A$ | 1.12 A$ | -3.16 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.32 A$ | 2.78 A$ | -16.41 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.94 A$ | 2.30 A$ | +18.45 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.50 A$ | 16.00 A$ | -3.03 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.19 A$ | 5.74 A$ | -7.38 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.90 A$ | 6.69 A$ | -2.97 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 39.50 A$ | 39.58 A$ | +0.20 % |
Transportation | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.75 A$ | 4.78 A$ | +0.53 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 105.00 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +107.04 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 A$ | 4.60 A$ | +2.22 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.01 A$ | 4.51 A$ | +49.73 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.30 A$ | 59.80 A$ | +52.16 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.51 A$ | 7.62 A$ | +1.56 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000.00 A$ | 32,000.00 A$ | -8.57 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,933.33 A$ | 28,475.33 A$ | -7.95 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 290.04 A$ | 187.28 A$ | -35.43 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.41 A$ | 0.57 A$ | +38.27 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 72.08 A$ | 73.42 A$ | +1.86 % |
Sports And Leisure | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.46 A$ | 81.62 A$ | +35.00 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.20 A$ | 23.35 A$ | +35.77 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | +22.22 % |
Childcare | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,628.57 A$ | 2,384.57 A$ | +46.42 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,424.88 A$ | 21,312.50 A$ | +9.72 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 102.86 A$ | 115.48 A$ | +12.27 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 79.80 A$ | 77.05 A$ | -3.45 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 143.50 A$ | 154.12 A$ | +7.40 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 153.46 A$ | 177.59 A$ | +15.72 % |
Rent Per Month | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,586.67 A$ | 2,467.59 A$ | +55.52 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,100.00 A$ | 1,756.72 A$ | +59.70 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,633.33 A$ | 4,923.58 A$ | +86.97 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,906.25 A$ | 3,107.93 A$ | +63.04 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 471.37 A$ | 1,714.09 A$ | +263.64 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 248.65 A$ | 948.12 A$ | +281.31 % |
Salaries And Financing | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,440.67 A$ | 6,941.83 A$ | +27.59 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.89 | 2.76 | -4.34 % |
| Last update: | May 2022 | May 2022 | |
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