Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Adelaide 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Adelaide is 6.3% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Adelaide is 17.3% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Adelaide are 37.2% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Adelaide are 18.1% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Adelaide are 4.2% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Adelaide is 2.4% lower than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | 28.00 A$ | +12.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 170.00 A$ | +41.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 13.25 A$ | +10.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.21 A$ | 5.41 A$ | +4.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.84 A$ | 3.87 A$ | +0.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.16 A$ | 3.33 A$ | +5.5 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.01 A$ | 8.01 A$ | -19.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.85 A$ | 3.41 A$ | -11.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.60 A$ | 1.74 A$ | +8.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.35 A$ | 6.22 A$ | -2.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.79 A$ | 7.00 A$ | -10.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.86 A$ | 5.91 A$ | +1.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.68 A$ | 9.93 A$ | +2.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.06 A$ | -5.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.94 A$ | 1.78 A$ | -8.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.05 A$ | 2.58 A$ | +25.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.94 A$ | 2.92 A$ | -0.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.67 A$ | 2.01 A$ | +20.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.51 A$ | 1.61 A$ | +6.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.44 A$ | 3.52 A$ | +2.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.15 A$ | 3.01 A$ | +40.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.15 A$ | 7.60 A$ | +6.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.13 A$ | 8.77 A$ | +7.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | 4.25 A$ | -15.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | 115.00 A$ | -47.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 8.05 A$ | 4.83 A$ | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | -29.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.63 A$ | 7.01 A$ | -8.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | 40,000.00 A$ | -10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,868.88 A$ | 35,734.50 A$ | +2.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 299.91 A$ | 440.75 A$ | +47.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 40.79 A$ | 42.05 A$ | +3.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.37 A$ | 86.52 A$ | +10.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 89.39 A$ | 58.14 A$ | -35.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.02 A$ | 27.40 A$ | -5.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 24.00 A$ | 21.50 A$ | -10.4 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,992.38 A$ | 1,956.35 A$ | -34.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,524.22 A$ | 16,287.90 A$ | -40.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 109.45 A$ | 129.10 A$ | +17.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 81.40 A$ | 101.00 A$ | +24.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 167.90 A$ | 188.02 A$ | +12.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 200.69 A$ | 190.82 A$ | -4.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,307.51 A$ | 2,118.62 A$ | -35.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,235.03 A$ | 1,605.64 A$ | -28.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,380.82 A$ | 3,733.30 A$ | -41.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,930.08 A$ | 2,495.35 A$ | -36.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,088.26 A$ | 919.97 A$ | -55.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,315.47 A$ | 563.05 A$ | -57.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,337.49 A$ | 5,110.27 A$ | -19.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.40 | 6.30 | -1.6 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | August 2024 | |
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