- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- London
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 19% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.98 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (AU$6) | AU$5.18 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.93 (AU$1.51) | AU$1.29 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (AU$3.90) | AU$4.38 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (AU$3.12) | AU$5.29 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (AU$5.75) | AU$4.77 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (AU$3.13) | AU$4.26 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (AU$4.74) | AU$5.56 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (AU$2.78) | AU$5.58 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.78 (AU$2.88) | AU$3.52 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (AU$1.69) | AU$3.01 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 48% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (AU$5,021) | AU$2,563 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (AU$2,925) | AU$1,656 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (AU$243) | AU$264 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (AU$2,498) | AU$1,421 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (AU$1,662) | AU$1,042 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (AU$121) | AU$132 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (AU$34) | AU$67 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £317 (AU$515) | AU$945 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (AU$134) | AU$186 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (AU$19) | AU$25 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (AU$98) | AU$104 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (AU$53) | AU$77 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (AU$108) | AU$150 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (AU$119) | AU$132 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,250 (AU$27,999) | AU$25,495 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (AU$2.13) | AU$1.54 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (AU$211) | AU$128 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (AU$31) | AU$19 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.53 (AU$5.73) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (AU$112) | AU$51 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.85 (AU$4.63) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.92 (AU$3.12) | AU$5.00 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.64 (AU$5.92) | AU$6 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (AU$2.88) | AU$2.45 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.93 (AU$3.13) | AU$3.20 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (AU$29) | AU$25 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (AU$59) | AU$53 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (AU$39) | AU$36 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £145 (AU$235) | AU$150 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (AU$81) | AU$70 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (AU$4.09) | AU$3.74 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £152 (AU$247) | AU$224 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (AU$0.19) | AU$1.02 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (AU$82) | AU$69 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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