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October 2026 reading
The Ristretto Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
October 2026 reading · Next: April 2027

Ristretto in South Australia

A Ristretto in South Australia costs $4.00 at the median café — −11.1% below the national median of $4.50.

South Australia median
$4.00
Across 35 venues in South Australia that priced a Ristretto this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
South Australia price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.84 p10median $4.00$4.96 p90
Strong sample
n=35 venues · spread $3.84–$4.96 · October 2026
South Australia vs the rest
South Australia
$4.00
Tasmania
$5.13
Victoria
$4.90
New South Wales
$4.50
Queensland
$4.50
Australia
$4.50
Ristretto prices in South Australia — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Ristretto in South Australia?

A Ristretto in South Australia costs $4.00 at the median café, based on 35 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.00 and $4.60.

Is a Ristretto in South Australia dearer than the national average?

South Australia's median of $4.00 sits −11.1% below the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across South Australia, 80% of cafés charge between $3.84 and $4.96 for a Ristretto. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Ristretto by region in South Australia
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs state
n
Charles Sturt
$4.00
0.0%
n=33
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What else costs what in South Australia
October 2026 Reading
Flat White $5.75 +4.5%Chai Latte $6.00 +3.4%Latte $5.90 +5.4%Hot Chocolate $6.00 +9.1%Long Black $5.50 +3.8%Cappuccino $5.75 +4.5%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Short Black $4.50 0.0%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Macchiato $4.60 +2.2%Iced Coffee $8.00 0.0%Iced Chocolate $8.00 +6.7%

This is the South Australia reading of the Ristretto Index. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: April 2027.

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