Adelaide, Australia, Australia — cost of living
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Adelaide, Australia

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Adelaide, Australia

About Adelaide, Australia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$864
A$1,308.75
Family of 4 / mo
$2,225
A$3,371.03
Avg salary (after tax)
$4,856
A$7,356.91

Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of South Australia, as well as the fifth-most populous city in Australia. The name "Adelaide" may refer to either Greater Adelaide or the Adelaide city centre; the demonym Adelaidean is used to denote the city and the residents of Adelaide. The traditional owners of the Adelaide region are the Kaurna, with the name Tarndanya referring to the area of the city centre and surrounding Park Lands, in the Kaurna language. Adelaide is situated on the Adelaide Plains north of the Fleurieu Peninsula, between the Gulf St Vincent in the west and the Mount Lofty Ranges in the east. Its metropolitan area encompasses over 430 suburbs, extending 96 km (60 mi) from Gawler in the north to Sellicks Beach in the south and 20 km (12 mi) from the western coast to the eastern foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $182.82
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $100.5
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $130.19
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $193.05

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.97
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $7,357

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $6.32
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $10.55
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $12.67
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $4.7
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.46

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $23.08
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $118.73
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $17.48

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $14.29
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $29.07
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $5.42
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $5
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.12
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $8.12
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.17
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $3.37
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.41
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $2.52
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $22.42
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $52.11
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $4.12
  • Dozen EggsUSD $6.36
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $15.29
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $7.33
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $2.21

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,694
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,614
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $621.82
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $328.01
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,181
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,517

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $79.81
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,148
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $22.68
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $23.74
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $25,625

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $52.31
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $40,024
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $5.95
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.27
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $138.52
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $5.17
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $44,192

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $95.31
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $430.99

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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