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Sydney vs Adelaide

Australia vs Australia · 1,162 km apart

Sydney

Australia

$2,213 ($1,456)

single / month

VS

Adelaide

Australia

$1,914 ($1,259)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSydneyAdelaideCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$12.68$11.12Adelaide
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$50.70$44.46Adelaide
Cappuccino$3.80$3.33Adelaide
Monthly groceries (single person)$287$252Adelaide
Monthly public transport pass$46.48$40.76Adelaide
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$123$107Adelaide
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$35.49$31.12Adelaide
Fitness club membership$35.49$31.12Adelaide
Cinema ticket$9.30$8.15Adelaide
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$878$745Adelaide
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$611$518Adelaide
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$1,832$1,555Adelaide
Total single-person budget$1,456$1,259Adelaide
Average net salary$4,420$3,876

Verdict

Adelaide is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sydney runs about $1,456 versus $1,259 in Adelaide — a difference of roughly 13%.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sydney cheaper than Adelaide?
No. Sydney costs an estimated $1,456 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Adelaide at $1,259.
How far is Sydney from Adelaide?
The straight-line distance between Sydney and Adelaide is approximately 1,162 km (722 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Sydney or Adelaide?
The estimated average net salary is $4,420 in Sydney and $3,876 in Adelaide. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $2,964 in Sydney versus $2,617 in Adelaide per month.