Cost of living in Sydney, Australia

Summary of cost of living in Sydney

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: AU$10,274
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: AU$6,359
  • Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia (1 out of 7)
  • Sydney is the most expensive city in Oceania (1 out of 11)
  • Cost of living in Sydney is more expensive than in 94% of cities in the World (12 out of 174)
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List of prices in Sydney
Current as of May 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district AU$24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) AU$15
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast AU$7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk AU$2.23
12 eggs, large AU$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes AU$7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese AU$10
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples AU$5.18
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes AU$3.93
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket AU$8
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality AU$22
2 liters of coca-cola AU$3.66
Bread for 2 people for 1 day AU$3.56
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area AU$6,110
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area AU$3,736
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat AU$442
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area AU$3,263
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area AU$2,346
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio AU$288
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) AU$80
40” flat screen tv AU$624
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) AU$268
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) AU$28
Hourly rate for cleaning help AU$50
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) AU$121
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) AU$101
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) AU$183
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes AU$216
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new AU$38,988
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas AU$2.05
Monthly ticket public transport AU$218
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) AU$43
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) AU$12
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) AU$14
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) AU$108
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) AU$6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) AU$5.17
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) AU$7
4 rolls of toilet paper AU$4.06
Tube of toothpaste AU$4.38
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city AU$41
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub AU$67
2 tickets to the movies AU$49
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) AU$191
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert AU$136
1 cocktail drink in downtown club AU$23
Cappuccino in expat area of the city AU$5.14
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) AU$10
Ipad wi-fi 128gb AU$808
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) AU$0.29
1 month of gym membership in business district AU$96
1 package of marlboro cigarettes AU$41
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 660 prices entered by 103 different people.
Latest price update: May 01, 2024

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Sydney position in our World Ranking

the world
12th
out of 174
oceania
1st
out of 11
australia
1st
out of 7

Cheapest and most expensive products in Sydney compared to other cities:

the world
3rd
the world
4th
the world
5th
oceania
1st
oceania
1st
oceania
1st

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