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Kingston vs Adelaide

Australia vs Australia · 1,168 km apart

Kingston

Australia

$1,475 ($971)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Adelaide

Australia

$1,914 ($1,259)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseKingstonAdelaideCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$8.78$11.12Kingston
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$35.10$44.46Kingston
Cappuccino$2.63$3.33Kingston
Monthly groceries (single person)$199$252Kingston
Monthly public transport pass$32.18$40.76Kingston
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$84.83$107Kingston
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$24.57$31.12Kingston
Fitness club membership$24.57$31.12Kingston
Cinema ticket$6.44$8.15Kingston
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$554$745Kingston
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$386$518Kingston
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,157$1,555Kingston
Total single-person budget$971$1,259Kingston
Average net salary$3,060$3,876

Verdict

Kingston is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kingston runs about $971 versus $1,259 in Adelaide — a difference of roughly 30%.

Salary-adjusted, Adelaide leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Kingston  ·  Full cost of living in Adelaide

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston cheaper than Adelaide?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $971 per month in Kingston versus $1,259 in Adelaide — about 30% less.
How far is Kingston from Adelaide?
The straight-line distance between Kingston and Adelaide is approximately 1,168 km (726 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Kingston or Adelaide?
The estimated average net salary is $3,060 in Kingston and $3,876 in Adelaide. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,089 in Kingston versus $2,617 in Adelaide per month.