Living costs
Student living expenses
The cost of living in Adelaide is lower than in any other mainland capital city in Australia. It means you have more to spend on food, accommodation, supplies, travel and entertainment.
This amount does not cover major expenses such as your tuition fees, the purchase of a car, television or computer. Expenses quoted in the table below are a guide only.
This amount does not cover major expenses such as your tuition fees, the purchase of a car, television or computer. Expenses quoted in the table below are a guide only.
Average weekly living costs in Adelaide:
| Expense | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation (shared or single) |
$120 - $380 |
$480 – $1520 |
|
Groceries |
$90 - $130 |
$360 - $520 |
|
Telephone/internet |
$15 - $40 |
$60 - $160 |
|
Transport |
$20 - $40 |
$80 - $160 |
|
Electricity/Gas |
$35 - $50 |
$140 - $200 |
|
Clothes/Entertainment |
$50+ |
$200+ |
|
Total |
$330 - $645 |
$1320 - $2580 |
Regularly purchased items in Adelaide:
| Expense | |
|---|---|
|
Loaf of bread |
$2.50 |
|
Bowl of noodles / fried rice |
$4.50 - $5.50 |
|
Milk (1 litre) |
$1.85 |
|
Big Mac |
$3.60 |
|
Cup of coffee |
$3.00 - $3.50 |
|
Bottle of water (600ml) |
$3.00 |
|
Newspaper |
$1.25 - $2.00 |
|
Cinema ticket |
$15 |
|
Bus/Train/Tram Ticket (single) |
$2.10-$4.90 |
SAIBT estimates that a single international student requires approximately AUD$14,000 - $19,000 per year for accommodation, food, textbooks and other study materials, as well as personal expenses including transport, entertainment and recreation costs.
More information about living cost: https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs