Cost of living

Your money will also go much further in Adelaide. 

Statistics show it costs 21% more to live in Melbourne and 23% more to live in Sydney than Adelaide. Adelaide is around 4% cheaper than Brisbane and Perth (2016 Economist Intelligence Unit).

It is recommended that individuals budget between $19,830 to $25,850 for annual living costs in Australia. This estimate will increase if individuals are accompanied by partners and children.

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