Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Canberra 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Canberra are 5.72% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Canberra are 13.74% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Canberra are 26.45% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canberra are 9.09% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Canberra are 2.53% higher than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canberra is 2.51% lower than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.50 A$ | 23.00 A$ | +31.43 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 A$ | 95.00 A$ | -5.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.16 A$ | 4.48 A$ | +7.56 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.11 A$ | 3.34 A$ | +7.35 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.66 A$ | 3.22 A$ | +21.06 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.39 A$ | 6.92 A$ | +8.34 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.41 A$ | 3.03 A$ | +25.59 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.14 A$ | 1.20 A$ | +5.82 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.71 A$ | 5.26 A$ | +11.82 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.04 A$ | 5.67 A$ | +12.58 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.04 A$ | 4.89 A$ | -2.91 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.60 A$ | 7.46 A$ | -13.28 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.17 A$ | 2.17 A$ | +0.03 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.53 A$ | 1.59 A$ | +3.62 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.57 A$ | 1.85 A$ | +18.23 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.44 A$ | 2.38 A$ | -2.49 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.49 A$ | 1.66 A$ | +11.42 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.24 A$ | 1.33 A$ | +7.16 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.56 A$ | 3.06 A$ | +19.52 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.98 A$ | 1.91 A$ | -3.68 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 A$ | 17.50 A$ | +16.67 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.07 A$ | 5.53 A$ | +9.14 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.17 A$ | 6.31 A$ | +2.28 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 35.50 A$ | 35.00 A$ | -1.41 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +25.00 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | 70.05 A$ | -67.78 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +21.95 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.58 A$ | 3.32 A$ | -7.42 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.68 A$ | 52.00 A$ | -8.26 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.31 A$ | 5.57 A$ | +4.98 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,732.00 A$ | 25,390.00 A$ | -11.63 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,789.82 A$ | 25,653.75 A$ | -0.53 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 195.05 A$ | 241.57 A$ | +23.85 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.76 A$ | 0.15 A$ | -80.12 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 73.74 A$ | 74.18 A$ | +0.59 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 82.82 A$ | 72.18 A$ | -12.84 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.95 A$ | 23.38 A$ | -2.40 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 18.00 A$ | -10.00 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,353.05 A$ | 1,752.08 A$ | -25.54 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 22,030.77 A$ | 17,800.00 A$ | -19.20 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 102.07 A$ | 94.06 A$ | -7.85 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 63.79 A$ | 57.50 A$ | -9.86 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 139.89 A$ | 137.37 A$ | -1.81 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 153.92 A$ | 153.91 A$ | -0.01 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,588.43 A$ | 2,045.83 A$ | -20.96 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,899.38 A$ | 1,573.31 A$ | -17.17 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,777.40 A$ | 3,128.57 A$ | -34.51 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,070.13 A$ | 2,325.00 A$ | -24.27 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,235.15 A$ | 593.81 A$ | -51.92 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 781.12 A$ | 434.90 A$ | -44.32 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,875.44 A$ | 4,941.00 A$ | -15.90 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.24 | 3.68 | +13.61 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | January 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 285 | 35 |
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 Canberra: | Cost of Living in Wollongong | 150.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sydney | 177.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albury | 210.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gosford | 212.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle | 223.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dubbo | 247.69 miles |
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