Adelaide is the capital city of the state of South Australia, and the fifth-most populous city of Australia. Adelaide is home to 77 percent of the South Australian population, making it the most centralized population of any state in Australia. To find out the cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) in detail Scroll down.

Find out Cost Of Living in Adelaide (Australia) in detail

Expense Type Cost (Local Currency)
Lunch One Person   (including a drink) in the business districtAU$15
Fast Food Combo Meal at Restaurant (Big   Mac Meal or similar)AU$11
500 grams (1/2 kg) of boneless chicken   breastAU$5.15
1 liter of whole fat milkAU$1.12
1 dozen (12) Large eggsAU$4.56
1 kilogram of tomatoes (2 lbs)AU$4.37
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheeseAU$9
1 kg (2 lb.) of applesAU$3.98
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoesAU$3.54
0.5 litre domestic beer at a supermarket (16 oz)AU$5.42
1 bottle of red table wine, good qualityAU$17
2 liters of Coca-ColaAU$3.06
2 people meal (Bread only)AU$2.72
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished  accommodation in Posh areaAU$1,629
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnishedaccommodation in Average areaAU$1,552
 2 people Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 914 sq. ft. apartmentAU$386
Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Posh or Expensive areaAU$1,244
Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Average areaAU$1,084
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas …) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studioAU$170
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)AU$59
40” flat screen TVAU$1,104
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands)AU$361
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)AU$9
Hourly rate for cleaning helpAU$24
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)AU$89
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)AU$76
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)AU$129
1 pair of men’s leather business shoesAU$141
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, newAU$22,646
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gasAU$1.48
Monthly ticket public transportAU$85
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)AU$21
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)AU$8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)AU$17
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes)AU$57
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, …)AU$9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)AU$5.23
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)AU$6
4 rolls of toilet paperAU$3.67
Tube of toothpasteAU$3.86
Standard men’s haircut in expat area of the cityAU$25
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pubAU$49
2 tickets to the moviesAU$28
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)AU$226
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessertAU$90
1 cocktail drink in downtown clubAU$16
Cappuccino in expat area of the cityAU$4.36
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)AU$8
iPad Wi-Fi 128GBAU$680
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)AU$0.85
1 month of gym membership in business districtAU$77
1 package of Marlboro cigarettesAU$31