Australia
South Australia's elegant capital known for its world-class wine regions (Barossa, McLaren Vale), festival culture, and a more affordable, relaxed pace than Sydney or Melbourne.
#38 of 250
79% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 583
Based on NYC = 100 index
Adelaide is the 38. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 583 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 45% above the median city and adds $ 467 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 509, 3br apartment (city center) $ 1 754. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, basic grocery basket.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
42 prices on this page come from live scrapers (10 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Adelaide, Australia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/adelaide. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,508.57 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,754.31 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 2,021.29 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 11.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Pork (1kg) | 13.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Beef (1kg) | 7.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 19.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Cheese (1kg) | 13.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Butter (200g) | 5.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bread (500g) | 2.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 2.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Oats (500g) | 4.47 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 5.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 19.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Carrots (1kg) | 5.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Onions (1kg) | 7.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Garlic (1kg) | 17.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Apples (1kg) | 6.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.17 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 7.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Flour (1kg) | 8.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.67 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 21.08 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 66.13 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Cinema Ticket | 16.01 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices (Asia-Pacific) |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 3.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 45.44 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 38.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 181.00 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 180.30 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
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