Cost of Living in Sydney
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Sydney, Australia.
Overall, the cost of living in Sydney is below the New York City baseline (composite index 74 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)86
Groceries index84
Dining out index82
Transport index56
Utilities index64
Median annual salary$58,000
Minimum wage$15.40/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,600
Est. monthly healthcare premium$100
YoY inflation3.4%
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