Cost of living in Sydney
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.10
A$20.56
|
$10.58
-
$35.26
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.17
A$13.36
|
$8.46
-
$10.58
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.40
A$3.50
|
$1.76
-
$3.17
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.12
A$3.09
|
$1.41
-
$4.94
|
Sydney - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.34
A$3.42
|
$1.41
-
$3.53
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.27
A$6.23
|
$2.47
-
$10.58
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.66
A$6.80
|
$3.20
-
$8.01
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.50
A$5.11
|
$2.47
-
$5.92
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.67
A$5.35
|
$2.24
-
$4.80
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.34
A$1.95
|
$0.71
-
$1.76
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.10
A$1.61
|
$0.80
-
$1.92
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.18
A$1.72
|
$0.64
-
$1.92
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.11
A$3.08
|
$0.96
-
$2.88
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.99
A$1.45
|
$0.48
-
$1.60
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.82
A$1.20
|
$0.48
-
$1.60
|
Sydney - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.37
A$7.83
|
$5.07
-
$6.14
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$153.29
A$223.44
|
$141.03
-
$176.28
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,564.15
A$32,890.88
|
$20,836.58
-
$24,884.02
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.97
A$27.65
|
$14.89
-
$34.55
|
Sydney - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.62
A$75.25
|
$42.31
-
$63.46
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,733.19
A$2,526.40
|
$1,375.00
-
$2,538.47
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,232.68
A$1,796.84
|
$916.67
-
$1,621.80
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$93.98
A$136.99
|
$53.92
-
$183.33
|
Sydney - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,680.59
A$2,449.73
|
$1,128.21
-
$2,256.41
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,973.63
A$21,826.48
|
$8,461.56
-
$21,153.89
|
Sydney - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.64
A$8.22
|
$3.53
-
$8.46
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.13
A$4.56
|
$2.47
-
$3.53
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.21
A$41.11
|
$21.15
-
$35.26
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$58.85
A$85.79
|
$28.21
-
$88.14
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.16
A$22.10
|
$12.69
-
$18.33
|
Sydney - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.04
A$116.68
|
$56.41
-
$105.77
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$51.86
A$75.59
|
$24.68
-
$141.03
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$107.01
A$155.99
|
$70.51
-
$141.03
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.56
A$184.48
|
$70.51
-
$176.28
|
Sydney - Cost of clothing
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