Adelaide is a less expensive city to live in than most other Australian cities. The costs of accommodation and transportation particularly are significantly less than in Sydney or Melbourne.

Guide to Average Weekly Expenses in Adelaide

The following is a guide for a single student in shared rental accommodation. These are basic living costs and do not include costs for textbooks, running a car or any luxuries.

* Based on rental listings on the web and in newspapers

# Based on the cost of the student concession tickets on public transport

Additional costs are approximate and depend very much on the individual student