Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$27 (£14) | £15 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (£7) | £5.39 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (£3.41) | £2.54 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.19 (£1.16) | £1.13 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.63 (£2.45) | £2.28 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (£3.81) | £1.79 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$11 (£5.66) | £2.69 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (£2.38) | £1.84 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.10 (£2.17) | £0.85 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (£3.91) | £1.60 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (£10) | £7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.12 (£1.65) | £1.61 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.61 (£1.91) | £1.12 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,769 (£1,993) | £1,159 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,398 (£1,268) | £827 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$236 (£125) | £297 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,178 (£1,152) | £569 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,526 (£807) | £453 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$140 (£74) | £125 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$87 (£46) | £25 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$506 (£267) | £386 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$233 (£123) | £110 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (£4.84) | £7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (£17) | £12 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$127 (£67) | £44 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$108 (£57) | £26 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$200 (£106) | £54 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$206 (£109) | £74 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,126 (£17,520) | £24,333 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.03 (£1.07) | £1.62 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (£57) | £89 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (£13) | £15 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (£4.35) | £3.03 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (£11) | £4.55 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (£36) | £62 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (£4.16) | £2.75 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.04 (£2.67) | £1.32 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (£3.38) | £3.71 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (£1.72) | £1.73 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.06 (£1.62) | £1.61 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (£14) | £13 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 60% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$64 (£34) | £31 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (£23) | £15 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (£114) | £62 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$183 (£97) | £50 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (£10) | £8 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.81 (£3.07) | £2.86 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (£5.77) | £3.20 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$650 (£344) | £389 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.54 (£0.29) | £0.09 | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$83 (£44) | £32 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$38 (£20) | £13 | + 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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