Should I move to Adelaide?

Adelaide, Australia has a cost of living 23.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 76.8). It is ranked #66 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 121.6 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Australia earning AUD 81,745 gross take home approximately AUD 5,422/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Adelaide?

The cost of living in Adelaide is 23.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 76.8). Groceries are 5.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 30.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AUD 1,469 per month. Local purchasing power index is 121.6 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Australia?

In Australia, a gross salary of AUD 81,745 per year results in approximately AUD 5,422 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 20.4%). Use our Australia tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇺 Australia · #66 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Adelaide?

23.2% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-23.2%

vs NYC

AUD 1,469

Uppskattad hyra i

AUD 5,422

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Adelaide?

Exempel: AUD 81,745 brutto/år i Australia → AUD 5,422/mån netto efter skatt (20.4% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Australia skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Adelaide

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

76.8 Above average

Hyra

34.4 Very affordable

Livsmedel

95.0 Expensive

Restauranger

69.5 Moderate

Köpkraft

121.6 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Adelaide

1 rum — Stadskärna AUD 1,469/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum AUD 1,102/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna AUD 2,559/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Australia

AUD 81,745 → AUD 5,422/Nettolön (20.4% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Australia skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇦🇺 Gold Coast

Australia

CoL index 77.3

Jämför Gold Coast vs Adelaide → →

🇦🇺 Melbourne

Australia

CoL index 77.4

Jämför Melbourne vs Adelaide → →

🇦🇺 Hobart

Australia

CoL index 75.1

Jämför Hobart vs Adelaide → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Adelaide — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Australia skattekalkylator →

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