- Cost of Living
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Adelaide
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Adelaide, Australia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (£10) | £15 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (£6) | £5.50 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.18 (£3.19) | £3.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (£0.79) | £0.80 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.38 (£2.70) | £2.15 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.29 (£3.26) | £1.42 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$4.77 (£2.94) | £4.91 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.26 (£2.62) | £1.69 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$5.56 (£3.43) | £0.81 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.58 (£3.44) | £1.64 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.52 (£2.17) | £1.80 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.01 (£1.85) | £0.71 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,563 (£1,579) | £1,307 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,656 (£1,020) | £1,091 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$264 (£163) | £186 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,421 (£875) | £686 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,042 (£642) | £568 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$132 (£81) | £154 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (£41) | £22 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$945 (£582) | £351 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (£115) | £80 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (£8) | £8 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 (£16) | £12 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (£64) | £67 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$77 (£47) | £32 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (£92) | £60 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (£81) | £64 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,495 (£15,707) | £17,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.54 (£0.95) | £1.14 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$128 (£79) | £60 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (£12) | £18 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (£4.55) | £3.17 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (£9) | £5.88 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$51 (£32) | £73 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (£4.10) | £2.55 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.00 (£3.08) | £1.49 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (£3.79) | £3.31 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.45 (£1.51) | £1.53 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.20 (£1.97) | £1.81 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (£15) | £15 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (£33) | £35 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (£22) | £18 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$150 (£92) | £67 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$70 (£43) | £56 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (£9) | £7 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.74 (£2.30) | £2.76 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (£3.85) | £3.68 | + 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$224 (£138) | £122 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.02 (£0.63) | £0.04 | + 1471% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (£42) | £37 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (£12) | £9 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,101 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
AUD
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(AU$6,940)
in Adelaide
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,500
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