Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Adelaide 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Adelaide are 7.56% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Adelaide are 22.40% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Adelaide are 45.57% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Adelaide are 8.73% lower than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Adelaide are 2.95% higher than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Adelaide is 4.79% lower than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 A$ | 17.00 A$ | -5.56 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 A$ | 80.00 A$ | -20.00 % |
| 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) | 8.50 A$ | 9.00 A$ | +5.88 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.04 A$ | 4.35 A$ | +7.66 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.16 A$ | 3.37 A$ | +6.65 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 A$ | 2.71 A$ | +0.21 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.43 A$ | 5.60 A$ | -12.91 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.42 A$ | 2.61 A$ | +7.52 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.14 A$ | 1.10 A$ | -3.58 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.78 A$ | 4.90 A$ | +2.66 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.03 A$ | 4.95 A$ | -1.56 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.97 A$ | 4.66 A$ | -6.36 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.47 A$ | 8.49 A$ | +0.16 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.20 A$ | 2.01 A$ | -8.65 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.54 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +1.81 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.57 A$ | 1.53 A$ | -2.79 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.38 A$ | 2.11 A$ | -11.11 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.51 A$ | 1.32 A$ | -12.59 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.29 A$ | 1.07 A$ | -17.30 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.58 A$ | 3.00 A$ | +16.17 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.99 A$ | 2.16 A$ | +8.71 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 A$ | 17.00 A$ | +13.33 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.99 A$ | 5.62 A$ | +12.63 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.81 A$ | 6.03 A$ | +3.78 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 35.00 A$ | 41.00 A$ | +17.14 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 A$ | 4.25 A$ | +6.25 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | 101.00 A$ | -53.54 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.35 A$ | 4.50 A$ | +3.45 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.99 A$ | 3.22 A$ | -19.35 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.68 A$ | 39.30 A$ | -30.66 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.17 A$ | 5.38 A$ | +4.08 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,995.00 A$ | 27,800.00 A$ | -7.32 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,997.26 A$ | 25,500.48 A$ | -5.54 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 180.02 A$ | 245.49 A$ | +36.37 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.78 A$ | 0.50 A$ | -36.09 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.95 A$ | 72.80 A$ | +2.61 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 74.53 A$ | 59.87 A$ | -19.67 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.11 A$ | 7.79 A$ | -68.98 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | -25.00 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,302.91 A$ | 1,164.53 A$ | -49.43 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,965.00 A$ | 22,460.29 A$ | +12.50 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 104.76 A$ | 97.00 A$ | -7.41 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 67.31 A$ | 68.10 A$ | +1.17 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 143.03 A$ | 125.57 A$ | -12.21 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 149.46 A$ | 133.42 A$ | -10.74 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,657.12 A$ | 1,452.94 A$ | -45.32 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,913.86 A$ | 1,068.81 A$ | -44.15 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,887.41 A$ | 2,542.63 A$ | -47.98 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,996.71 A$ | 1,714.35 A$ | -42.79 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,339.97 A$ | 432.55 A$ | -67.72 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 828.10 A$ | 270.55 A$ | -67.33 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Adelaide Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,098.26 A$ | 4,505.68 A$ | -26.12 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.04 | 3.43 | +12.81 % |
| Last update: | June 2021 | June 2021 | |
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| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 51.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canberra | 178.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 188.67 miles |
Cities near Adelaide: | Cost of Living in Mount Barker | 20.29 miles |
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| 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 |
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