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Affordable living
In the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual World Wide Cost of Living Survey, Adelaide regularly achieves an excellent ranking as one of the most affordable cities in Australia. Statistics show that it costs 24% more to live in Sydney, 21% more to live in Melbourne, 12% more to live in Perth and 8% more to live in Brisbane.
The affordability of Adelaide means more to spend on food, accommodation, supplies, travel and entertainment.
Australia enjoys a standard of living, which is amongst the highest in the world. Living expenses and tuition costs in Australia are considerably less expensive than in the UK or USA. Adelaide is one of the most affordable cities in the world in which to live.
It is advised that students budget for between $14,000 - $20,000 Australian dollars to cover the cost of living in Adelaide for one year.
Below is an estimate of an average students basic weekly expenses and some regular purchase items:
Estimated cost(Australian $) | |
Accommodation (shared or single) | $90-$250 |
Telephone | $10-$30 |
Health cover | |
Food (eating at home) | $80-$100/week |
Public transport | $15-$20 |
| Electricity/Gas | $15-$20 |
Entertainment and recreation | |
| Average lunch at University | $5-$10 |
| Movies (student concession) | $11.30 |
| Bowl of noodles | $4.50-$5.50 |
| Slice of pizza | $3-$5.50 |
| Takeaway coffee | $3 |
| Hamburger | $3.60 |
| Newspaper | $1-$1.70 |
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