{"id":1897,"date":"2020-04-15T09:47:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T04:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.205.158.89\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:38:13","slug":"cost-of-living-in-adelaide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of Living in Adelaide for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Costs_of_Tuition_Fees\" >Costs of Tuition Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Student_Accommodation_Costs\" >Student Accommodation Costs\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Student_Housing\" >Student Housing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Private_Apartment\" >Private Apartment\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#University_Halls\" >University Halls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Food\" >Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Utility_Bills\" >Utility Bills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Entertainment\" >Entertainment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#How_to_live_on_a_budget_in_Adelaide\" >How to live on a budget in Adelaide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Find_a_budget-friendly_accommodation\" >Find a budget-friendly accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Meal\" >Meal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Use_student_discounts\" >Use student discounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-adelaide\/#Transportation-2\" >Transportation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia has more than 40 universities and is home to six of the world&#8217;s 100 universities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is a compact and well-connected city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an affordable and friendly city, welcoming students from around the world to study and seek opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of living here is lower as compared to other cities in Australia. The average cost of living ranges between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$1,700 to<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$3,000<\/span> per <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">month. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that this can vary. It depends on your accommodation, lifestyle, and other expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more personalized information, use our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cost of living calculator<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to estimate your desired area\u2019s average cost of living.<\/p>\n<p><b>Before we list the details of the cost of living in Adelaide, let&#8217;s give you a brief summary of its cost.<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><b>Expenses<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><b>Cost (Average)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Tuition Fees<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35,000 &#8211; A$56,000 \/ Year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$850 &#8211; A$2,150<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$152<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_of_Tuition_Fees\"><\/span><b>Costs of Tuition Fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of tuition fees varies depending on the university, course, and degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><b>Undergraduate Tuition Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><b>Post- Graduate Tuition Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35,000 &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40,000 \/ Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40,000 &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56,000 \/ Year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Accommodation_Costs\"><\/span><b>Student Accommodation Costs\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/city\/adelaide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>student accommodation in Adelaide<\/strong><\/a> will depend on location, accommodation type, facilities, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Housing\"><\/span><b>Student Housing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In student housing, you get to enjoy a furnished home with your own bedroom. There are many amenities and facilities provided by this type of accommodation. Most of the accommodations are at a distance of under 3 miles. While the ones outside of the city center are upto 20 miles.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>student housing<\/strong><\/a> will vary and depend upon your location, type of housing, and facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; text-align: left;\"><strong>Student Housing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuite \/ Studio<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$850 &#8211; A$1,350<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ Month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Apartment\"><\/span><b>Private Apartment\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private apartments offer a great choice for any student who wants to have a private room or rent with friends. You can even choose a location close to the university.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><strong>Apartment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$1,550 &#8211; A$2,150 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/ Month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_Halls\"><\/span><b>University Halls<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most common types of housing chosen by students. It is almost like a flat share system, which can either be privately or publicly owned.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>University Hall<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensuite\/ Studio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a3500 &#8211; \u00a31,200 \/ Month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food\"><\/span><b>Food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s expensive to eat food outside in Adelaide, a meal will cost you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$25- A$50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and coffee, and drinks will cost <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A$5.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utility_Bills\"><\/span><b>Utility Bills<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you opt for PBSA, then you will not need to worry about your utility bills because it is inclusive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span><b>Transportation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no shortage of public transport in Adelaide, from buses and trams to taxis and bicycles. If you are living in the CBD area, you can also rent bikes for free. Paid modes include taxis that can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be used<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the busiest days, such as Friday and Saturday nights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entertainment\"><\/span><b>Entertainment<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adelaide is a livable and entertaining city where students can enjoy and have fun too. You can head to the cinemas, visit a live music lounge, or go on a good ol\u2019 bar crawl.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_live_on_a_budget_in_Adelaide\"><\/span><b>How to live on a budget in Adelaide<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adelaide is on the top list of the most affordable cities in <strong>Australia<\/strong>. Yet some things are expensive, and cutting down on unnecessary spending will give you extra cash to enjoy and explore the city more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_a_budget-friendly_accommodation\"><\/span><b>Find a <\/b><b>budget-friendly<\/b><b> accommodation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of options for accommodations in Adelaide. You can opt for a PBSA, and if you can&#8217;t find one, you can opt for shared spaces at an affordable price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meal\"><\/span><b>Meal<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The less you eat outside, the more money you can save. One of the best ways is to cook meals at home. You can find cheap groceries at a farmer&#8217;s market and stock up weekly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_student_discounts\"><\/span><b>Use student discounts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your universities for places that accept student discounts. Ask shops about discount rates available for students\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation-2\"><\/span><b>Transportation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a compact city, towns are closer to each other. You can cycle, walk, or use the public mode of transport. Buses and trains offer discounts for students too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you enjoyed the blog and found it helpful in understanding the cost of living in this city.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia has more than 40 universities and is home to six of the world&#8217;s 100 universities. Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is a compact and well-connected city. It is an affordable and friendly city, welcoming students from around the world to study and seek opportunities. 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