Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Brisbane 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brisbane is 12.5% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brisbane is 18.5% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Brisbane are 29.4% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brisbane are 2.7% lower than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Brisbane are 9.4% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brisbane is 18.0% higher than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.45 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +14.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.04 A$ | 5.38 A$ | +6.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.81 A$ | 4.00 A$ | +5.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.16 A$ | 3.58 A$ | +13.4 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.34 A$ | 8.30 A$ | -11.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.84 A$ | 3.16 A$ | -17.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.57 A$ | 1.38 A$ | -12.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.15 A$ | 6.15 A$ | -0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.80 A$ | 6.12 A$ | -21.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.71 A$ | 5.73 A$ | +0.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.58 A$ | 10.17 A$ | +6.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.20 A$ | 2.17 A$ | -1.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.93 A$ | 1.89 A$ | -2.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.10 A$ | 1.90 A$ | -9.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.97 A$ | 2.58 A$ | -13.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.68 A$ | 1.57 A$ | -6.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.55 A$ | 1.41 A$ | -9.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.40 A$ | 3.10 A$ | -8.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.21 A$ | 2.04 A$ | -7.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.19 A$ | 8.17 A$ | +13.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.43 A$ | 8.33 A$ | -1.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | 4.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | 193.00 A$ | -11.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.90 A$ | 4.00 A$ | -42.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 8.05 A$ | 3.85 A$ | -52.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 A$ | 54.30 A$ | -36.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.75 A$ | 7.65 A$ | -1.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | 41,500.00 A$ | -6.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,464.71 A$ | 32,922.69 A$ | -7.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 292.17 A$ | 280.17 A$ | -4.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 40.72 A$ | 36.47 A$ | -10.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.64 A$ | 77.79 A$ | -1.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 86.78 A$ | 79.55 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29.63 A$ | 25.69 A$ | -13.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 24.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,095.24 A$ | 2,390.74 A$ | -22.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,586.72 A$ | 13,703.85 A$ | -52.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 108.96 A$ | 130.39 A$ | +19.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 89.27 A$ | 67.50 A$ | -24.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 163.40 A$ | 160.96 A$ | -1.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 196.72 A$ | 159.11 A$ | -19.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,303.11 A$ | 2,482.38 A$ | -24.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,255.23 A$ | 2,090.16 A$ | -7.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,509.47 A$ | 3,961.45 A$ | -39.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,772.04 A$ | 2,647.47 A$ | -29.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,147.47 A$ | 1,141.48 A$ | -46.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,300.63 A$ | 794.42 A$ | -38.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,258.18 A$ | 6,016.09 A$ | -3.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.36 | 6.31 | -0.8 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 394 | 215 |
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Cities near Sydney: | Cost of Living in Gosford | 46.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 51.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canberra | 178.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 188.67 miles |
Cities near Brisbane: | Cost of Living in Denver | 11.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Logan City | 15.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Redcliffe | 22.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ipswich | 24.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Redlands | 25.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jimboomba | 30.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surfers Paradise. Gold Coast. Queensland. | 47.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gold Coast | 51.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Buderim | 59.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Maroochydore | 64.25 miles |