What is the cost of living in Adelaide?
Adelaide is a cheaper city to live in than most other Australian capital cities. The cost of accommodation and transportation in particular are significantly less in Adelaide than in Sydney or Melbourne. Guide to Average Weekly Expenses in Adelaide: For a single student in shared rental accommodation, these are basic living costs and do not include program tuition fees, costs for textbooks, other study related needs, running a car, medical expenses, or any luxuries. ITEM and COST (in Australian dollars) Rent^ (shared or separate) $90 – $250 Bills (electricity, gas) $25 Food $80-100 Transport# $15-20 Phone calls, postage $20-30 Other (Clothes, entertainment etc) $35+ TOTAL $265 – $440 ^ Based on rental listings on the Internet and in local newspapers. #Based on the cost of the student concession tickets available for students. Additional costs are approximate and depend very much on the individual student. Gas and electricity are often included in University managed accommodation.
