Cost of Living Comparison Between Brisbane and Adelaide 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Adelaide are 8.9% higher than in Brisbane (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Adelaide are 2.7% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Rent Prices in Adelaide are 10.5% lower than in Brisbane | |
| Restaurant Prices in Adelaide are 15.5% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Groceries Prices in Adelaide are 9.9% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Adelaide is 13.3% lower than in Brisbane | |
Restaurants | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.25 A$ | 33.00 A$ | +16.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 152.50 A$ | 187.50 A$ | +23.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 14.90 A$ | -0.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 A$ | 11.55 A$ | +5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.55 A$ | 11.50 A$ | -0.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.51 A$ | 6.11 A$ | +10.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.49 A$ | 4.16 A$ | -7.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.69 A$ | 3.33 A$ | -9.8 % |
Markets | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.68 A$ | 9.00 A$ | +3.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.27 A$ | 3.51 A$ | +7.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.56 A$ | 1.80 A$ | +15.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.69 A$ | 6.35 A$ | +11.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.46 A$ | 10.89 A$ | +46.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.85 A$ | 6.12 A$ | +4.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.20 A$ | 12.81 A$ | +14.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.20 A$ | 2.16 A$ | -1.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.77 A$ | 2.06 A$ | +16.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.18 A$ | 2.59 A$ | +18.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.27 A$ | 3.40 A$ | +4.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.61 A$ | 2.05 A$ | +27.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.42 A$ | 1.62 A$ | +13.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.33 A$ | 4.29 A$ | -0.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.69 A$ | 2.82 A$ | +4.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.28 A$ | 7.70 A$ | +5.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.01 A$ | 8.31 A$ | +3.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.50 A$ | 4.90 A$ | +8.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 A$ | 125.00 A$ | -43.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.85 A$ | 4.83 A$ | +25.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 62.50 A$ | +4.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.90 A$ | 7.60 A$ | -3.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000.00 A$ | 35,000.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,897.23 A$ | 30,360.00 A$ | -1.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 346.91 A$ | 453.40 A$ | +30.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 37.69 A$ | 45.83 A$ | +21.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 94.02 A$ | 91.60 A$ | -2.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.62 A$ | 91.69 A$ | +22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.40 A$ | 31.00 A$ | -1.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | +10.0 % |
Childcare | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,492.31 A$ | 2,148.76 A$ | -13.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,523.33 A$ | 19,343.55 A$ | +43.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 147.06 A$ | 138.90 A$ | -5.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 91.39 A$ | 116.00 A$ | +26.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 211.38 A$ | 209.09 A$ | -1.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 205.01 A$ | 217.76 A$ | +6.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,600.62 A$ | 2,240.55 A$ | -13.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,166.44 A$ | 1,617.57 A$ | -25.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,130.94 A$ | 3,928.23 A$ | -4.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,694.50 A$ | 2,591.72 A$ | -3.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,269.87 A$ | 985.09 A$ | -22.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 927.18 A$ | 607.46 A$ | -34.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,724.67 A$ | 4,205.07 A$ | -11.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.54 | 6.06 | +9.5 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
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