Wellingtonis 15% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (45/10) vs Adelaide "Fair" (46/10). Dorms avg $24/night vs $21/night.
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇦🇺 Adelaide | 🇳🇿 Wellington | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $53 | $45 cheaper | $8/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $95 | $80 cheaper | $15/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $152 | $128 cheaper | $24/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇦🇺 Adelaide | 🇳🇿 Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $17.77 | $14.65 18% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $45.84 | $36.17 21% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $8.17 | $6.88 16% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.11 | $3.62 12% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $3.20 | $2.91 9% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇦🇺▼
Adelaide
Australia
46
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $24/night). Strong hostel scene (9 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelYHA Adelaide Central (8.7)
Annual dorm avg$24/night
Total hostels9
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Wellington
New Zealand
45
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $21/night). Strong hostel scene (7 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelThe Marion (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$21/night
Total hostels7
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Adelaide & Wellington
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇦🇺 Adelaide
1. Bonython ParkFree
2. Old Government HouseFree
3. Sugarloaf HillFree
4. Veale GardensFree
5. War MemorialFree
🇳🇿 Wellington
1. The Bucket FountainFree
2. Wright's Hill FortressFree
3. 13.5 cm Kanone 09Free
4. Brooklyn Wind TurbineFree
5. Centennial LookoutFree
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