Cost of living in Adelaide is 19% higher than in Gold Coast (without rent).
Rent in Adelaide is 13% cheaper than in Gold Coast.
Cost of living including rent in Adelaide is 2% lower than in Gold Coast.
Food in Adelaide is 12% more expensive than in Gold Coast.
Transport in Adelaide is 59% more expensive than in Gold Coast.
| Adelaide | Gold Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Adelaide | Gold Coast | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.1 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 94.1 $ | 82.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.98 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.31 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.82 $ | 3.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.69 $ | 2.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.3 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 7.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.59 $ | 8.73 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.91 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.58 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.22 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.9 $ | 27.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.98 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 79.4 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.3 $ | 14.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 52.8 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.15 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.13 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.54 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.42 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
182 $ | 106 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
283 $ | 164 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.4 $ | 54.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 994 $ | 1,324 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,617 $ | 2,119 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,399 $ | 1,455 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,312 $ | 2,455 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,896 $ | 9,386 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,181 $ | 4,352 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,574 $ | 3,406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.31 % | 6.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.2 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Haircut | 16.8 $ | 16.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 133 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.3 $ | 67.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,344 $ | 1,739 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,389 $ | 7,508 $ |