Cost of Living Comparison Between Canberra and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sydney is 9.4% lower than in Canberra (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sydney is 3.2% higher than in Canberra | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 30.7% higher than in Canberra | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 30.0% lower than in Canberra | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 1.8% lower than in Canberra | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 13.6% higher than in Canberra | |
Restaurants | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 42.50 A$ | 23.00 A$ | -45.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 160.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 A$ | 10.32 A$ | -6.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -7.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.63 A$ | 4.99 A$ | -11.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.26 A$ | 3.81 A$ | -10.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.47 A$ | 3.13 A$ | -9.7 % |
Markets | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.80 A$ | 8.62 A$ | -12.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.53 A$ | 3.78 A$ | +7.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.51 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +3.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.77 A$ | 6.11 A$ | -9.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.32 A$ | 7.64 A$ | +4.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.04 A$ | 5.77 A$ | -4.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.49 A$ | 9.65 A$ | -8.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 A$ | 2.19 A$ | -7.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.99 A$ | 1.89 A$ | -4.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.35 A$ | 2.09 A$ | -10.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.99 A$ | 2.92 A$ | -26.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.79 A$ | 1.64 A$ | -8.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.59 A$ | 1.53 A$ | -4.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.83 A$ | 3.39 A$ | -11.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.53 A$ | 2.14 A$ | -39.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 21.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -4.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.09 A$ | 6.94 A$ | -14.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.11 A$ | 7.99 A$ | -12.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
Transportation | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.50 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +11.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 171.30 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +26.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 A$ | 7.00 A$ | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 A$ | 7.24 A$ | +73.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 62.50 A$ | 85.00 A$ | +36.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.78 A$ | 7.72 A$ | -0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | 43,711.50 A$ | -1.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,250.00 A$ | 33,924.26 A$ | -3.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 375.95 A$ | 289.11 A$ | -23.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 46.67 A$ | 38.67 A$ | -17.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 104.35 A$ | 77.63 A$ | -25.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 100.85 A$ | 86.64 A$ | -14.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.94 A$ | 29.59 A$ | -7.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.00 A$ | 24.00 A$ | +9.1 % |
Childcare | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,730.40 A$ | 3,086.00 A$ | +13.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 22,008.33 A$ | 24,620.39 A$ | +11.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 139.05 A$ | 109.76 A$ | -21.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 123.29 A$ | 90.01 A$ | -27.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 189.90 A$ | 162.92 A$ | -14.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 251.54 A$ | 189.50 A$ | -24.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,704.32 A$ | 3,285.96 A$ | +21.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,129.77 A$ | 2,285.21 A$ | +7.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,158.20 A$ | 6,511.19 A$ | +56.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,086.48 A$ | 3,706.93 A$ | +20.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,025.52 A$ | 2,121.70 A$ | +106.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 818.84 A$ | 1,331.60 A$ | +62.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canberra Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,336.13 A$ | 6,253.09 A$ | +17.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.32 | 6.29 | -0.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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