Adelaide vs New York Cost of Living
Adelaide (Australia) · Overall index 57.8 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 73% more expensive than Adelaide.
- Rent in New York is 182% more expensive than in Adelaide.
- Dining out in New York is 55% more expensive than in Adelaide.
| Item | Adelaide | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +182% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,609 | $4,328 | +169% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $922 | $2,796 | +203% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,858 | $7,980 | +179% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,751 | $4,915 | +181% |
| Groceries | +46% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.02 | $1.48 | +45% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.31 | $4.03 | +22% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.61 | $5.54 | +53% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.89 | $5.18 | +33% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.7 | $16.5 | +54% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.2 | $13.6 | +33% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.6 | $22.8 | +56% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.59 | $6.73 | +47% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.38 | $2.56 | +86% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.55 | $5.31 | +50% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.54 | $6.04 | +33% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.02 | $3.01 | +49% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.95 | $3.09 | +58% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.14 | $2.85 | +33% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.66 | $2.81 | +69% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.9 | $17 | +43% |
| Transport | +54% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.94 | $2.75 | +42% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $87.3 | $145 | +66% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.76 | $4.13 | +50% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.3 | $2.06 | +58% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.58 | $0.93 | +60% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $19,332 | $29,178 | +51% |
| Dining out | +55% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.3 | $25.5 | +67% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $89.8 | $140 | +56% |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.9 | $12.7 | +61% |
| Cappuccino | $4.09 | $5.58 | +36% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.69 | $3.23 | +91% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.62 | $8.19 | +46% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.38 | $8.34 | +31% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $2.48 | +68% |
| Telecom | +42% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $47.5 | $64.2 | +35% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $50 | $66.9 | +34% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.38 | +65% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.9 | $14.9 | +37% |
| Utilities & household | +46% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $141 | $173 | +23% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.25 | +67% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.54 | $4.81 | +36% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.06 | $1.75 | +65% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $17.5 | $23.6 | +35% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $58.1 | $94.7 | +63% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $16.6 | +63% |
| Men's haircut | $25 | $36.8 | +47% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.9 | $25.1 | +20% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,496 | $2,473 | +65% |
3,238 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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