Australia
Cost of Living in Adelaide
Monthly Total
$3,207
$56,123
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,578
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$54
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,578
$27,615
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$230
$4,025
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$177
$3,098
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$204
$3,570
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$298
$5,215
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$290
$5,075
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$41
$718
Monthly Total
$3,207
$56,123
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