Cost of Living Comparison Between Adelaide and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 4.1% lower than in Adelaide (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 13.8% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 59.2% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 26.3% lower than in Adelaide | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 0.3% higher than in Adelaide | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 11.7% higher than in Adelaide | |
Restaurants | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 205.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -41.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 11.00 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 14.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.95 A$ | 5.07 A$ | -14.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.29 A$ | 4.03 A$ | -5.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.64 A$ | 3.30 A$ | -9.3 % |
Markets | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.46 A$ | 8.87 A$ | +4.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.76 A$ | 3.89 A$ | +3.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.76 A$ | 1.58 A$ | -10.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.78 A$ | 6.25 A$ | -7.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.14 A$ | 8.51 A$ | +4.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.44 A$ | 5.88 A$ | -8.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.17 A$ | 10.50 A$ | -6.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.20 A$ | 2.22 A$ | +0.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.12 A$ | 1.91 A$ | -9.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.76 A$ | 2.16 A$ | -21.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.13 A$ | 2.98 A$ | -4.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.13 A$ | 1.71 A$ | -19.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.75 A$ | 1.59 A$ | -9.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.56 A$ | 3.39 A$ | -4.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.03 A$ | 2.56 A$ | -15.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.02 A$ | 8.05 A$ | +0.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.52 A$ | 8.65 A$ | +1.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
Transportation | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 121.83 A$ | 220.00 A$ | +80.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | +60.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 7.24 A$ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 90.00 A$ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.33 A$ | 7.78 A$ | +6.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 39,190.00 A$ | 42,500.00 A$ | +8.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,485.69 A$ | 34,138.62 A$ | +5.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 458.25 A$ | 332.33 A$ | -27.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 43.33 A$ | 40.88 A$ | -5.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 93.39 A$ | 83.06 A$ | -11.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 75.42 A$ | 98.60 A$ | +30.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.73 A$ | 32.82 A$ | +10.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.00 A$ | 24.00 A$ | +9.1 % |
Childcare | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,100.79 A$ | 3,207.62 A$ | +52.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 17,287.90 A$ | 26,337.50 A$ | +52.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 143.20 A$ | 122.60 A$ | -14.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 116.20 A$ | 102.35 A$ | -11.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 213.31 A$ | 174.30 A$ | -18.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 241.00 A$ | 215.46 A$ | -10.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,205.28 A$ | 3,382.66 A$ | +53.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,657.46 A$ | 2,366.09 A$ | +42.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,871.86 A$ | 6,794.25 A$ | +75.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,593.77 A$ | 3,897.56 A$ | +50.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,102.10 A$ | 2,394.13 A$ | +117.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 716.07 A$ | 1,519.17 A$ | +112.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Adelaide Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,667.83 A$ | 5,934.33 A$ | +27.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.52 | 6.45 | -1.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 162 | 409 |
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