Why adelaide is better than melbourne

The traffic in Melbourne is enough to scare me off lol. How can one be "better" than the other. They are completely different with different economies, cultures, geography, climate. It's like saying, "what's better oranges or bananas?

I'm the first to admit I'm no fan of Adelaide so I can give you some of it's negatives purely from my own opinion. It's a city of 1. Yet it likes to think of itself as a small country town. You're a city - grow some cojones and act like one! It's a tiny, incestuous economy. This makes finding work difficult as it's all about who you know. Doesn't exactly make it the most innovative or forward thinking place on planet earth either.

There is a lot of nothing. There is ridiculous "suburb snobbery". In reality it's just a lot of nothing as I described above but with slightly poorer people living there.

Everywhere else people really do grade you by the reputation of the address you live in. In all seriousness I do quite like the eastern suburbs, especially Norwood. They do actually have some life in them but you pay dearly for the privilege. Good schools out there as well but not exactly bursting with employment opportunities. I'm sure others will be on in a minute to give Adelaide's good points genuinely there are many, I'm jesting a bit above and to describe Melbourne for you.

But they are so different you really need to decide what you want, research whether it's achievable in both or either and then visit to get a feel for the place. Having spent more than a year in each it would be a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea imho. Wherever you can get the best employment opportunity, once settled you can always move if you do not like it.

I prefer Melbourne because the climate is not quite as harsh as Adelaide, Adelaide can be hotter than Melbourne in the summer, drier etc. Lovely beaches though and the hills are very nice. I love Melbourne it has everything, hills, beach, city, country, suburbs,just have to find what suits.

I like the fact that I can live in amongst green fields and be in town in 60minutes. Good shopping centres close by. Lots of parks, bay beaches which are good for children, ocean beaches which are good for the surfies.

Two bays, Phillip Island, not far from Wilsons Prom. Mountains and snow in winter, spring flowers in the mountains when the snow melts. Easy to get to everything Victoria being a smaller State. As others have said, it depends what you want in life. I think after a time the smallness of Adelaide might get on your nerves and bcome a bit claustrophobic but both are good places. Adelaide is a fair bit cheaper of course but I would think less opportunities too.

On the other hand, if you like going to the Outback Adelaide is a lot closer. Really depends on where you would feel comfortable. Personally I think Melbourne is the best, then Brisbane and then Adelaide. Just quality of life stuff. Okay, can't comment on Melbourne but Adelaide is a beatiful place to be. The best place for you though, as others have said, will depend on what you are looking for. If you are after a big city with lots of night life then Adelaide is not for you.

If you want somewhere with a CBD that is easy to navigate, within easy reach of beaches and hills, lots of parklands and green open spaces, a short trip to numourous wine regions and a relaxed and friendly family feel then Adelaide is the place to come. Yes, panda partners Wang Wang and Funi cost the South Australian government far too many millions of dollars, and and no, it doesn't look like they'll be making babies any time soon — but still.

Adelaide Zoo is the only zoo in the southern hemisphere to host the giant cuddly critters. Taronga WHAT? Sydney and Melbourne pride themselves on being leading cities on the global stage, whilst Adelaide is simply proud of how "Adelaide" it is.

Make fun of it and South Australians will defend their capital to the enth degree — but inhabitants aren't afraid to take the mickey out of their quirky dwellings. Anonymity isn't a thing in the southern capital; there's only half a degree of separation between Adelaidians. Head out for a day in the city and you're destined to see someone you know.

On dating apps, if you don't have at least one mutual friend, you know to stay the hell away. It's an easy city to leave, and an easy city to come back to.

The suburban corner-store will never be replaced by a high-rise, the people you went to school with will always live in the same suburb, and you won't ever forget the well-worn route to your favourite bar.

You can spread your wings on faraway shores, knowing when the time is right you can return to Adelaide and fit right back in. Thumbnail image from welovesouthaustralia and flowerpotdebbie. View this photo on Instagram. Instagram: rpr Instagram: jeroxie.

You can take your pick at the many nearby wine regions From the Barossa Valley to McLaren Vale, the Adelaide Hills to Clare Valley — Adelaide holds some of the most prized wine regions, all in its own backyard. Step away from Adelaide and visit the infamous d'Arenberg Cube , a quirky museum inspired by the complexities of winemaking. Last, but most certainly not least — your hard earned money will go further Adelaide.

In other words — here in Adelaide, you can have your smashed avo on toast and damn well eat it, too. Did you love our 13 reasons why Adelaide is the best place to live in the world and want more of Adelaide?

Explore a little further and check out the best wineries around Adelaide for a weekend tipple. Or visit the Adelaide food scene with the best Italian restaurants or best brunch going around!

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