Food prices fluctuate seasonally and depend on quality and whether or not you are buying kosher or non kosher. Kosher meat comes with the highest Hechsher and is very tasty.

Average non kosher meat prices are presently

Kosher Meat

Cold Meats

Bread from the supermarket is approximately $1.75 per loaf - different bread costs more and bread from bakeries differ in cost. Kosher bread is available at several bakeries, together with a selection of cakes etc.

Fruit - depending on season

There are always "specials" and the price is often determined by the location in which you buy.

There is a wonderful fruit and vegetable market in Adelaide which operates Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It also has an excellent variety of fish, meat and continental delicatessen stores which sell produce from Italy, Greece and Europe with enormous ranges of cheeses, non kosher salamis, cold meats, spices, breads, jams, nuts, etc. It really is a MUST when you come to Adelaide.

Depending on what you buy and what your requirements are a reasonable amount for household shopping per week could be calculated at between $125 to $150 per week. Many families manage on less, many spend considerably more. It is however possible to eat well on good quality nutritious food and include cleaning items and toiletries in that range.

Domestic help is readily available in the form of Cleaning Staff who are paid by the hour. The average going rate at present is $10 per hour and there is often a minimum rate of two hours.

There are commercial services that support working mothers to look after children in their homes and also long stay day care arrangements.