Cost of Living Comparison Between Adelaide and Sydney 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sydney is 3.8% higher than in Adelaide (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sydney is 18.6% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 59.1% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 20.7% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 1.6% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 3.2% higher than in Adelaide | |
Restaurants | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 A$ | 24.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 180.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 11.00 A$ | 10.45 A$ | -5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.69 A$ | 5.04 A$ | -11.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 4.10 A$ | 3.81 A$ | -7.1 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.53 A$ | 3.16 A$ | -10.4 % |
Markets | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 2.10 A$ | 2.47 A$ | +17.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 3.99 A$ | 4.23 A$ | +6.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 3.87 A$ | 3.47 A$ | -10.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.33 A$ | 6.15 A$ | -2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 16.07 A$ | 17.20 A$ | +7.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 13.57 A$ | 12.59 A$ | -7.2 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 23.47 A$ | 21.13 A$ | -10.0 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.64 A$ | 4.85 A$ | +4.6 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 4.15 A$ | 4.26 A$ | +2.5 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 5.91 A$ | 4.63 A$ | -21.7 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 6.29 A$ | 6.54 A$ | +4.0 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 4.47 A$ | 3.70 A$ | -17.3 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 3.60 A$ | 3.42 A$ | -5.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.51 A$ | 3.40 A$ | -3.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.99 A$ | 2.21 A$ | -26.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.90 A$ | 7.19 A$ | -9.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 8.94 A$ | 8.43 A$ | -5.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
Transportation | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.25 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +17.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 115.00 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +89.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 A$ | 6.90 A$ | +38.0 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 3.20 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +56.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 85.00 A$ | +41.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.90 A$ | 2.05 A$ | +7.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,000.00 A$ | 44,423.00 A$ | +11.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,901.17 A$ | 35,464.71 A$ | +4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 440.75 A$ | 292.17 A$ | -33.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 41.79 A$ | 40.72 A$ | -2.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 86.58 A$ | 78.64 A$ | -9.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.14 A$ | 86.78 A$ | +49.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.88 A$ | 29.63 A$ | +6.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 21.50 A$ | 24.00 A$ | +11.6 % |
Childcare | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,990.72 A$ | 3,095.24 A$ | +55.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,625.36 A$ | 28,586.72 A$ | +71.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 133.06 A$ | 108.96 A$ | -18.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 101.06 A$ | 89.27 A$ | -11.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 193.66 A$ | 163.40 A$ | -15.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 202.06 A$ | 196.72 A$ | -2.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,118.62 A$ | 3,303.11 A$ | +55.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,605.64 A$ | 2,255.23 A$ | +40.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,733.30 A$ | 6,509.47 A$ | +74.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,495.35 A$ | 3,772.04 A$ | +51.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,902.53 A$ | 23,115.40 A$ | +133.4 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,060.62 A$ | 14,000.00 A$ | +131.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,115.52 A$ | 6,258.18 A$ | +22.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.29 | 6.36 | +1.2 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 164 | 394 |
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Cities near Adelaide: | Cost of Living in Mount Barker | 32.66 km |
| Cost of Living in Murray Bridge | 78.04 km |
| Cost of Living in Nuriootpa | 78.49 km |
| Cost of Living in Victor Harbor | 83.72 km |
| Cost of Living in Meningie | 148.96 km |
| Cost of Living in Wallaroo | 158.22 km |
| Cost of Living in Port Pirie | 224.62 km |
| Cost of Living in Berri | 239.01 km |
| Cost of Living in Bordertown | 271.96 km |
| Cost of Living in Kingston South East | 294.88 km |
Cities near Sydney: | Cost of Living in Gosford | 74.54 km |
| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 83.53 km |
| Cost of Living in Canberra | 287.41 km |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 303.63 km |