Adelaide Cost of Living for Students
Adelaide is consistently ranked as one of Australia's most affordable cities, with transport and accommodation options up to 12% cheaper than other major cities*.
Average weekly budget
Your average cost of living can vary based on location, lifestyle and a range of other factors.
- Rent in the City (shared): $300-600 per week**
- Grocery: $60 per week
- Utility bill (shared): $45-50 per week^
- Public transport: $15 per week
- Phone and internet: $25 per week
- Entertainment: $80 per week
(Source - Study Adelaide )
This should be viewed as a guide only for a single student. Costs can vary enormously from one student to another. 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.
It is important to note that alongside your living costs will be other pre-arrival costs such as overseas student health cover
*The Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual World Wide Cost of Living Survey
**Accommodation costs can vary significantly based on location, type and arrangement. For example, centrally-located accommodation generally costs more than in outer suburbs. Similarly, students can lower their accommodation costs by sharing with other students - the lower end of the price range shown is mostly shared accommodation.
^ Gas and electricity are often included in University-managed accommodation.