Cost of Living Comparison Between Melbourne and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 10.1% higher than in Melbourne (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 20.9% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 42.6% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 5.9% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 10.0% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 17.9% lower than in Melbourne | |
Restaurants | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | 24.00 A$ | -4.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 A$ | 10.47 A$ | +4.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.10 A$ | 5.01 A$ | -1.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.88 A$ | 3.90 A$ | +0.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 A$ | 3.13 A$ | -10.3 % |
Markets | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.08 A$ | 8.48 A$ | +4.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.54 A$ | 3.78 A$ | +6.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.49 A$ | 1.54 A$ | +3.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.71 A$ | 6.08 A$ | +6.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.49 A$ | 7.69 A$ | +18.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.87 A$ | 5.83 A$ | -0.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.50 A$ | 9.81 A$ | +15.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.05 A$ | 2.20 A$ | +6.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.72 A$ | 1.89 A$ | +9.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.78 A$ | 2.08 A$ | +17.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.40 A$ | 2.87 A$ | +19.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.51 A$ | 1.65 A$ | +9.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.47 A$ | 1.52 A$ | +3.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.18 A$ | 3.37 A$ | +5.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.06 A$ | 2.24 A$ | +9.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.25 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +9.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.24 A$ | 6.98 A$ | -3.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.50 A$ | 8.35 A$ | -1.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +11.1 % |
Transportation | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.30 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -5.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 190.80 A$ | 220.00 A$ | +15.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 A$ | 7.25 A$ | +31.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 7.24 A$ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.48 A$ | 85.00 A$ | +115.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.27 A$ | 7.76 A$ | +6.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,500.00 A$ | 43,000.00 A$ | +6.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,701.29 A$ | 33,662.43 A$ | +2.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 248.12 A$ | 296.12 A$ | +19.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 39.68 A$ | 39.83 A$ | +0.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.00 A$ | 78.27 A$ | -2.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 78.12 A$ | 88.92 A$ | +13.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.62 A$ | 31.24 A$ | +32.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.00 A$ | 23.00 A$ | +4.5 % |
Childcare | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,321.59 A$ | 3,150.00 A$ | +35.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,987.50 A$ | 24,451.97 A$ | -15.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 117.67 A$ | 112.56 A$ | -4.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 78.88 A$ | 94.83 A$ | +20.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 155.86 A$ | 165.78 A$ | +6.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 173.36 A$ | 196.58 A$ | +13.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,240.14 A$ | 3,266.16 A$ | +45.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,812.85 A$ | 2,255.04 A$ | +24.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,165.79 A$ | 6,380.16 A$ | +53.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,697.21 A$ | 3,669.89 A$ | +36.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,035.86 A$ | 2,190.85 A$ | +111.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 830.25 A$ | 1,376.11 A$ | +65.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Melbourne Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,383.75 A$ | 6,334.90 A$ | -0.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.40 | 6.33 | -1.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 408 | 400 |
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