Cost of living in Adelaide, Australia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (£10) | £10 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (£7) | £5.65 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.76 (£2.65) | £4.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.47 (£0.82) | £0.73 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.84 (£2.70) | £2.75 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.63 (£2.58) | £1.92 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (£3.80) | £5.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.32 (£2.41) | £1.89 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.77 (£1.54) | £0.81 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.46 (£3.05) | £2.16 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (£10) | £7 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.90 (£1.62) | £1.92 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (£1.49) | £0.74 | + 100% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,498 (£1,393) | £1,367 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,607 (£897) | £832 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$247 (£138) | £164 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,426 (£796) | £1,029 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,060 (£591) | £915 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$171 (£95) | £156 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (£36) | £19 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$666 (£372) | £340 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$228 (£127) | £71 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (£5.11) | £5.36 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 (£15) | £10 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$99 (£55) | £49 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$64 (£36) | £32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$127 (£71) | £54 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$127 (£71) | £55 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,162 (£15,707) | £22,837 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.41 (£0.78) | £1.23 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$113 (£63) | £59 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (£12) | £13 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (£4.64) | £2.90 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (£10) | £9 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$62 (£34) | £75 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (£4.18) | £2.74 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.09 (£2.84) | £1.35 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (£3.53) | £2.57 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.72 (£2.07) | £1.80 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.41 (£1.90) | £1.49 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (£15) | £11 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (£30) | £23 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (£17) | £22 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$250 (£140) | £100 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$76 (£42) | £54 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (£9) | £8 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.50 (£2.51) | £2.65 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (£4.64) | £3.79 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$680 (£379) | £295 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.55 (£0.31) | £0.20 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$58 (£32) | £35 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (£18) | £9 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 184 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,022 (AU$7,212) in Adelaide to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea.
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