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Melbourne vs Adelaide

Australia vs Australia · 654 km apart

Melbourne

Australia

$2,175 ($1,431)

single / month

VS

Adelaide

Australia

$1,914 ($1,259)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseMelbourneAdelaideCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$12.48$11.12Adelaide
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$49.92$44.46Adelaide
Cappuccino$3.74$3.33Adelaide
Monthly groceries (single person)$283$252Adelaide
Monthly public transport pass$45.76$40.76Adelaide
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$121$107Adelaide
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$34.94$31.12Adelaide
Fitness club membership$34.94$31.12Adelaide
Cinema ticket$9.15$8.15Adelaide
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$861$745Adelaide
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$599$518Adelaide
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,797$1,555Adelaide
Total single-person budget$1,431$1,259Adelaide
Average net salary$4,352$3,876

Verdict

Adelaide is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Melbourne runs about $1,431 versus $1,259 in Adelaide — a difference of roughly 12%.

Salary-adjusted, Melbourne 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 Melbourne  ·  Full cost of living in Adelaide

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melbourne cheaper than Adelaide?
No. Melbourne costs an estimated $1,431 per month for a single person, about 12% more than Adelaide at $1,259.
How far is Melbourne from Adelaide?
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Adelaide is approximately 654 km (406 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Melbourne or Adelaide?
The estimated average net salary is $4,352 in Melbourne and $3,876 in Adelaide. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,921 in Melbourne versus $2,617 in Adelaide per month.