Cost of living in Adelaide, Australia vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (£8) | £12 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (£6) | £5.43 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.19 (£2.67) | £3.30 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.40 (£0.72) | £0.93 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.65 (£2.40) | £2.39 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.89 (£2.52) | £1.96 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (£5.38) | £3.47 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.10 (£2.11) | £1.71 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (£1.60) | £1.30 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.56 (£2.86) | £2.12 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (£9) | £7 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.90 (£1.49) | £1.64 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.50 (£1.29) | £1.11 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$1,796 (£924) | £1,100 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,449 (£746) | £870 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$247 (£127) | £170 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,347 (£693) | £599 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,144 (£589) | £624 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$171 (£88) | £126 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (£30) | £21 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$616 (£317) | £386 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (£111) | £107 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (£4.72) | £6 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 (£13) | £12 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$88 (£45) | £62 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$70 (£36) | £30 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$131 (£68) | £66 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (£68) | £69 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$22,393 (£11,525) | £18,131 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.54 (£0.79) | £1.24 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$105 (£54) | £66 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (£11) | £15 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (£4.28) | £2.95 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (£9) | £4.55 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$60 (£31) | £62 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (£3.85) | £2.75 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.09 (£2.62) | £1.30 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (£3.26) | £3.71 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.72 (£1.91) | £1.73 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.41 (£1.75) | £1.64 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (£13) | £13 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (£26) | £33 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (£15) | £18 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (£116) | £66 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$89 (£46) | £58 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.88 (£2.51) | £2.90 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (£4.68) | £3.86 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$680 (£350) | £389 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.85 (£0.44) | £0.10 | + 330% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$64 (£33) | £36 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (£16) | £9 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,462 (AU$6,727) in Adelaide.
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