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Khun Art, a Thai mechanic who has worked in Adelaide for several years, says the cost of living has climbed alarmingly. He puts it bluntly: these days his salary really has gone up — almost double — but everything has shot up more than double. Rent alone eats about $400 a week, roughly a third of his income, and with petrol, power and food all rising together, what he used to save has nearly vanished. Instead of giving up, he tackled his expenses one at a time: he gave up eating out — a small joy he used to love — and cooked at home, and before every fill-up he opens an app to find the cheapest petrol nearby. He tightened how he lived without piling on extra hours until he burned out. His conclusion: Adelaide isn't as cheap as many assume, but with a plan and a clear picture of where the money leaks, you can still keep your footing.