Cost of Living in Adelaide, Australia

Prices in Adelaide, Updated March 2026

Expensive
1 AUD = 0.7196 USD Rate updated September 4, 2026
AUD / USD →
🍜 $17.6 24.5 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$3.95 5.49 AUD Cappuccino
🚌 $81.8 113.7 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠 $1,353 1,881 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?

1 person
$2,053
≈ €1,767

To live in Adelaide on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,053/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,353), weekday lunches out ($353), weekend casual meals ($85), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($119), a monthly transit pass ($82), and a few taxi rides ($62). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?

2 persons
$3,230 ≈ €2,780

If there are two of you, plan on around $3,230 ≈ €2,780/month — a proper apartment ($1,831), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Australia?

Family
$3,492 ≈ €3,005

With a child, the total comes to around $3,492 ≈ €3,005/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in Australia?

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Item USD $ AUD A$
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $17.6 24.5 AUD
🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $10.6 14.7 AUD
🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $5.64 7.84 AUD
🥛 Milk (1L) $1.28 1.78 AUD
🥚 Eggs (12) $4.94 6.87 AUD
🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $4.94 6.87 AUD
🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $7.05 9.80 AUD
🍎 Apples (1kg) $4.14 5.75 AUD
🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $2.43 3.38 AUD
🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $4.94 6.87 AUD
🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $14.8 20.6 AUD
🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $2.57 3.57 AUD
🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $1.71 2.38 AUD
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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Australia?

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Item USD $ AUD A$
🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $2,427 3,373 AUD
🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $1,831 2,544 AUD
💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $175.6 244.1 AUD
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $2,189 3,041 AUD
🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $1,353 1,881 AUD
💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $103 143.1 AUD
📶 Internet (monthly) $43 59.8 AUD
📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $402.7 559.7 AUD
🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $185.5 257.8 AUD
🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $7.05 9.80 AUD
🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $29.6 41.2 AUD
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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Australia?

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Item USD $ AUD A$
👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $93.8 130.4 AUD
👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $62.8 87.2 AUD
👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $127 176.4 AUD
👞 Leather Business Shoes $124.1 172.5 AUD
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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Australia?

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Item USD $ AUD A$
🚗 VW Golf (new) $27,703 38,498 AUD
Gasoline (1L) $1.29 1.79 AUD
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $81.8 113.7 AUD
🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $15.5 21.6 AUD
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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Australia?

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Item USD $ AUD A$
💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $7.05 9.80 AUD
💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $14.1 19.6 AUD
🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $53.6 74.5 AUD
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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Australia?

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Item USD $ AUD A$
🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $5.64 7.84 AUD
🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $3.41 4.74 AUD
🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $4.94 6.87 AUD
🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.62 3.64 AUD
🪥 Toothpaste $3.50 4.86 AUD
💇 Men's Haircut $19 26.5 AUD
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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Australia?

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Item USD $ AUD A$
🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $45.1 62.7 AUD
🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $28.2 39.2 AUD
🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $112.9 156.8 AUD
🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $87.5 121.5 AUD
🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $13.4 18.6 AUD
Cappuccino $3.95 5.49 AUD
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $8.46 11.8 AUD
📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $490.2 681.2 AUD
📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.35 0.49 AUD
🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $50.1 69.6 AUD
🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $22.6 31.4 AUD
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