- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Adelaide (Australia) and Dublin (Ireland)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$15.67 (€11.93) | €13.27 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$7.91 (€6.02) | €7.15 | 16% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$5.65 (€4.30) | €5.09 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.71 (€1.31) | €1.24 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.26 (€3.24) | €2.83 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.85 (€4.45) | €2.76 | 61% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6.50 (€4.95) | €3.39 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.57 (€2.72) | €1.98 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.45 (€3.39) | €2.20 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.71 (€2.83) | €2.12 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16.15 (€12.30) | €11.73 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.47 (€2.64) | €2.24 | 18% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2 (€1.52) | €1.47 | 3% |
| Housing | 3% | ||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 3% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$1,577 (€1,201) | €1,324 | 9% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$167 (€127) | €120 | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$42 (€32) | €31 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$762 (€580) | €511 | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$158 (€121) | €89 | 35% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8.78 (€6.69) | €7.45 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$23 (€17.43) | €11.87 | 47% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$92 (€70) | €90 | 22% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$66 (€51) | €40 | 27% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$133 (€102) | €72 | 41% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$112 (€85) | €72 | 18% |
| Transportation | 34% | ||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 34% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,713 (€22,626) | €24,478 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 (€1.11) | €1.62 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$79 (€60) | €104 | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (€15.85) | €14.36 | 10% |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$8.23 (€6.27) | €7 | 10% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7.14 (€5.44) | €4.61 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.20 (€3.20) | €2.85 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6.28 (€4.78) | €3.83 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.29 (€2.50) | €2.08 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.28 (€3.26) | €2.60 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$19.75 (€15.04) | €13.44 | 12% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$47 (€36) | €30 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (€26) | €19.40 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$186 (€141) | €82 | 73% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$105 (€80) | €67 | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14.57 (€11.10) | €7.76 | 43% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.90 (€2.97) | €2.69 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$6.45 (€4.91) | €4.75 | 3% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$162 (€124) | €147 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.89 (€0.67) | €0.25 | 171% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$56 (€43) | €60 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$14.57 (€11.09) | €9.21 | 20% |
| TOTAL | 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,970 prices entered by 476 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Dublin
you would need to make just about €2,955
(AU$3,881)
in Adelaide.