Can you live in Adelaide with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,502, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Adelaide with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,502, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Adelaide with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,502, you would have roughly $498 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Adelaide with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,502, you would have roughly $2,498 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Adelaide with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,502, you would have roughly $5,498 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Adelaide, Australia

How much does it really cost to live in Adelaide? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Oceania 👥 1,400,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 AUD

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$ $1,200 1-bedroom rent / mo

86 Quality of life / 100

82 Safety / 100

84 Internet / 100

28 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,200
Food (moderate)	$470
Transport	$70
Utilities	$120
Internet	$40
Healthcare	$110
Entertainment	$230
Total (moderate)	$2,502

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Adelaide.

Shared accommodation	$500
Studio	$900
1-bedroom	$1,200
2-bedroom	$1,600
3-bedroom	$2,100

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City Scores

How Adelaide rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityCanberra
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyAUD
Time zoneAustralia/Adelaide

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Pros and Cons of Adelaide

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,725 per month Basic $1,990 per month Moderate $2,502 per month Comfortable $3,290 per month Premium $5,014 per month

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Can You Live in Adelaide on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,502 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-502 / month
$ 3,000	Affordable	$498 / month
$ 5,000	Very Comfortable	$2,498 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,498 / month