The cost of living in Adelaide is considerably lower than other Australian capital cities. The latest international statistics from the Economist Intelligence Unit show that it costs 18% more to live in Sydney, 15% more in Melbourne, 7% more in Perth and 5% more in Brisbane.
Cost of living in Adelaide and Australia is also lower than the United Kingdom and North America.

The affordability of Adelaide means students have more money to spend on food, accommodation, supplies, travel and entertainment. Adelaide combines affordability with a high standard of living, with all of the facilities and services you would expect to find in any large capital city.

Living costs can be affected by whether you live alone or share with others; whether you live in areas of high demand such as by the beach or in the city centre; and by your style of accommodation.

SAIBT estimates that a single international student requires approximately A$11,000 per year for accommodation, food, textbooks and other study materials, as well as your personal expenses including transport, entertainment and recreation costs. This amount does not cover major expenses such as your tuition fees, the purchase of a car, television, stereo or computer.

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• Study Adelaide