Cost of Living Comparison Between Brisbane and Adelaide 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Adelaide are 15.4% higher than in Brisbane (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Adelaide are 7.0% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Rent Prices in Adelaide are 9.7% lower than in Brisbane | |
| Restaurant Prices in Adelaide are 40.3% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Groceries Prices in Adelaide are 11.7% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Adelaide is 22.5% lower than in Brisbane | |
Restaurants | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 A$ | 30.00 A$ | +36.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 205.00 A$ | +70.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 14.00 A$ | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.29 A$ | 5.95 A$ | +12.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.27 A$ | 4.29 A$ | +0.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.45 A$ | 3.64 A$ | +5.4 % |
Markets | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.82 A$ | 8.46 A$ | +8.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.11 A$ | 3.76 A$ | +21.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.57 A$ | 1.76 A$ | +12.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.71 A$ | 6.78 A$ | +18.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.31 A$ | 8.14 A$ | +29.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.59 A$ | 6.44 A$ | +15.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.32 A$ | 11.17 A$ | +8.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.08 A$ | 2.20 A$ | +5.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.82 A$ | 2.12 A$ | +16.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.34 A$ | 2.76 A$ | +17.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.46 A$ | 3.13 A$ | +27.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.65 A$ | 2.13 A$ | +28.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.46 A$ | 1.75 A$ | +20.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.98 A$ | 3.56 A$ | +19.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.52 A$ | 3.03 A$ | +20.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.27 A$ | 8.02 A$ | -3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.48 A$ | 8.52 A$ | +0.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.34 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +15.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 A$ | 121.83 A$ | -44.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.69 A$ | 4.83 A$ | +31.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 54.30 A$ | 60.00 A$ | +10.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.51 A$ | 7.33 A$ | -2.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,750.00 A$ | 39,190.00 A$ | -3.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,060.38 A$ | 32,485.69 A$ | +1.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 310.17 A$ | 458.25 A$ | +47.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 36.65 A$ | 43.33 A$ | +18.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.92 A$ | 93.39 A$ | +18.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.39 A$ | 75.42 A$ | -6.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.62 A$ | 29.73 A$ | +7.6 % |
| 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 | 2,408.97 A$ | 2,100.79 A$ | -12.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,536.67 A$ | 17,287.90 A$ | +27.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 134.79 A$ | 143.20 A$ | +6.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 76.59 A$ | 116.20 A$ | +51.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 193.89 A$ | 213.31 A$ | +10.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 171.00 A$ | 241.00 A$ | +40.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,535.31 A$ | 2,205.28 A$ | -13.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,186.17 A$ | 1,657.46 A$ | -24.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,010.74 A$ | 3,871.86 A$ | -3.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,699.52 A$ | 2,593.77 A$ | -3.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,291.40 A$ | 1,102.10 A$ | -14.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 934.60 A$ | 716.07 A$ | -23.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brisbane Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,627.74 A$ | 4,667.83 A$ | -17.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.33 | 6.52 | +3.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 205 | 162 |
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