Cost of Living Comparison Between Adelaide and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 10.77% higher than in Adelaide (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 31.53% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 87.01% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 8.54% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 0.43% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 2.37% lower than in Adelaide | |
Restaurants | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.00 A$ | 17.50 A$ | +2.94 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 A$ | 100.00 A$ | +25.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | -11.11 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.29 A$ | 4.16 A$ | -2.94 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.40 A$ | 3.11 A$ | -8.60 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 A$ | 2.66 A$ | -1.25 % |
Markets | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.68 A$ | 6.39 A$ | +12.40 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.47 A$ | 2.41 A$ | -2.21 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.19 A$ | 1.14 A$ | -4.46 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.66 A$ | 4.71 A$ | +1.00 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.73 A$ | 5.04 A$ | +6.48 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.72 A$ | 5.04 A$ | +6.75 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.81 A$ | 8.60 A$ | +10.11 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.98 A$ | 2.17 A$ | +9.50 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.60 A$ | 1.53 A$ | -4.00 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.49 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +4.79 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.04 A$ | 2.44 A$ | +19.49 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.28 A$ | 1.49 A$ | +16.32 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.05 A$ | 1.24 A$ | +17.69 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 A$ | 2.56 A$ | -14.55 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.12 A$ | 1.98 A$ | -6.64 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.50 A$ | 15.00 A$ | -3.23 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.89 A$ | 5.07 A$ | -14.01 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.12 A$ | 6.17 A$ | +0.80 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 35.50 A$ | -11.25 % |
Transportation | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.14 A$ | 4.00 A$ | -3.50 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 101.00 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +115.24 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 A$ | 4.10 A$ | -8.89 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.01 A$ | 3.54 A$ | +17.65 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.30 A$ | 56.68 A$ | +44.22 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.33 A$ | 5.31 A$ | -0.48 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,400.00 A$ | 28,732.00 A$ | +4.86 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,214.76 A$ | 25,789.82 A$ | +2.28 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 233.02 A$ | 195.05 A$ | -16.29 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.51 A$ | 0.76 A$ | +49.95 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 68.70 A$ | 73.74 A$ | +7.34 % |
Sports And Leisure | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.81 A$ | 82.82 A$ | +40.82 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.90 A$ | 23.95 A$ | +169.10 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +33.33 % |
Childcare | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,163.22 A$ | 2,353.05 A$ | +102.29 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 22,460.29 A$ | 22,030.77 A$ | -1.91 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 96.86 A$ | 102.07 A$ | +5.38 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 62.05 A$ | 63.79 A$ | +2.80 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120.36 A$ | 139.89 A$ | +16.23 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.74 A$ | 153.92 A$ | +26.43 % |
Rent Per Month | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,433.33 A$ | 2,588.43 A$ | +80.59 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,045.94 A$ | 1,899.38 A$ | +81.59 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,465.50 A$ | 4,777.40 A$ | +93.77 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,651.27 A$ | 3,070.13 A$ | +85.93 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 445.28 A$ | 1,235.37 A$ | +177.44 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 313.52 A$ | 781.12 A$ | +149.15 % |
Salaries And Financing | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,576.04 A$ | 5,876.38 A$ | +28.42 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.67 | 3.24 | -11.62 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | January 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 94 | 283 |
Cities near Adelaide: | Cost of Living in Mount Barker | 20.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Murray Bridge | 48.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nuriootpa | 48.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Victor Harbor | 52.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Meningie | 92.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wallaroo | 98.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Port Pirie | 139.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Berri | 148.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bordertown | 168.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston South East | 183.23 miles |
Cities near Sydney: | Cost of Living in Gosford | 46.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 51.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canberra | 178.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 188.67 miles |
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