Cost of living in Adelaide, Australia

Summary of cost of living in Adelaide

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: AU$7,729
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: AU$4,408
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Adelaide
Current as of Mar 2024.

Change the currency:
Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district AU$29
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) AU$13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast AU$8
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk AU$2.99
12 eggs, large AU$5.90
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes AU$7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese AU$13
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples AU$5.16
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes AU$3.11
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket AU$6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality AU$20
2 liters of coca-cola AU$3.44
Bread for 2 people for 1 day AU$2.56
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Adelaide.
Page-elements
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area AU$3,853
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area AU$2,533
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat AU$195
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area AU$2,545
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area AU$2,109
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio AU$140
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) AU$54
40” flat screen tv AU$506
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) AU$233
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) AU$6
Hourly rate for cleaning help AU$62
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) AU$127
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) AU$108
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) AU$191
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes AU$238
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new AU$33,126
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas AU$1.97
Monthly ticket public transport AU$114
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) AU$22
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
We need your help! Tell us about prices in Adelaide.
Page-elements
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) AU$8
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) AU$20
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) AU$71
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) AU$8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) AU$5.04
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) AU$6
4 rolls of toilet paper AU$3.22
Tube of toothpaste AU$5.09
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city AU$24
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub AU$68
2 tickets to the movies AU$41
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) AU$216
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert AU$153
1 cocktail drink in downtown club AU$19
Cappuccino in expat area of the city AU$5.94
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) AU$9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb AU$972
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) AU$0.54
1 month of gym membership in business district AU$66
1 package of marlboro cigarettes AU$38
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 116 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Do you live in Adelaide? We need your help!

What is the price of

Public transport

in Adelaide?

monthly ticket
AU$

International Cost of Living Index

loading...

Prices recently added

  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Shizuoka costs ¥1,000 (31 minutes ago)
  • 12 doses box of antibiotics in Onitsha costs 1,000 ₦ (36 minutes ago)
  • 1 us gal of gasoline in Richmond, Virginia costs $0.87 (about 2 hours ago)
  • Public transport in New York City costs $134 (about 3 hours ago)
  • Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Windsor costs C$15 (about 3 hours ago)
  • Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Eugene, Oregon costs $40 (about 4 hours ago)

Make a different comparison:

Compare cost of living between cities:
vs