Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 15.1% higher than in Sydney (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 19.9% higher than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in London are 28.1% higher than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 24.8% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 14.8% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 2.4% higher than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 A$ (15.45 £) |
38.82 A$ (20.00 £) |
+29.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
122.51 A$ (63.11 £) |
155.30 A$ (80.00 £) |
+26.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
16.00 A$ (8.24 £) |
17.47 A$ (9.00 £) |
+9.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 A$ (5.15 £) |
12.62 A$ (6.50 £) |
+26.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.00 A$ (5.67 £) |
11.65 A$ (6.00 £) |
+5.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.41 A$ (2.79 £) |
7.66 A$ (3.94 £) |
+41.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.96 A$ (2.04 £) |
4.49 A$ (2.32 £) |
+13.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.43 A$ (1.77 £) |
3.01 A$ (1.55 £) |
-12.2 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.87 A$ (1.48 £) |
2.70 A$ (1.39 £) |
-5.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.59 A$ (1.85 £) |
3.00 A$ (1.55 £) |
-16.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.48 A$ (0.76 £) |
1.60 A$ (0.82 £) |
+8.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.05 A$ (4.15 £) |
7.19 A$ (3.70 £) |
-10.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.14 A$ (4.19 £) |
7.51 A$ (3.87 £) |
-7.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.18 A$ (3.18 £) |
5.94 A$ (3.06 £) |
-3.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.32 A$ (5.32 £) |
12.03 A$ (6.20 £) |
+16.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.25 A$ (1.16 £) |
2.13 A$ (1.10 £) |
-5.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.96 A$ (1.01 £) |
1.09 A$ (0.56 £) |
-44.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.07 A$ (1.07 £) |
1.92 A$ (0.99 £) |
-7.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.42 A$ (1.76 £) |
2.27 A$ (1.17 £) |
-33.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.81 A$ (0.93 £) |
1.06 A$ (0.55 £) |
-41.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.62 A$ (0.84 £) |
1.20 A$ (0.62 £) |
-26.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.34 A$ (1.72 £) |
2.30 A$ (1.19 £) |
-31.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.75 A$ (0.90 £) |
2.67 A$ (1.38 £) |
+53.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (10.30 £) |
18.44 A$ (9.50 £) |
-7.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.93 A$ (3.57 £) |
5.28 A$ (2.72 £) |
-23.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.56 A$ (3.89 £) |
6.10 A$ (3.14 £) |
-19.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (25.76 £) |
34.46 A$ (17.75 £) |
-31.1 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.30 A$ (2.73 £) |
6.79 A$ (3.50 £) |
+28.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
217.39 A$ (111.99 £) |
368.83 A$ (190.00 £) |
+69.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 A$ (2.58 £) |
8.15 A$ (4.20 £) |
+63.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 A$ (2.07 £) |
7.76 A$ (4.00 £) |
+92.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
60.00 A$ (30.91 £) |
70.85 A$ (36.50 £) |
+18.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.91 A$ (0.98 £) |
2.72 A$ (1.40 £) |
+42.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
44,211.50 A$ (22,775.47 £) |
56,090.66 A$ (28,895.00 £) |
+26.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
37,666.86 A$ (19,404.01 £) |
59,147.73 A$ (30,469.84 £) |
+57.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
293.68 A$ (151.29 £) |
562.16 A$ (289.59 £) |
+91.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
32.34 A$ (16.66 £) |
24.83 A$ (12.79 £) |
-23.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
77.62 A$ (39.99 £) |
62.66 A$ (32.28 £) |
-19.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
100.13 A$ (51.58 £) |
108.95 A$ (56.12 £) |
+8.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
33.30 A$ (17.16 £) |
38.30 A$ (19.73 £) |
+15.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
22.50 A$ (11.59 £) |
29.12 A$ (15.00 £) |
+29.4 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,193.55 A$ (1,645.15 £) |
3,715.73 A$ (1,914.15 £) |
+16.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
37,297.75 A$ (19,213.87 £) |
43,864.50 A$ (22,596.71 £) |
+17.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
112.78 A$ (58.10 £) |
172.67 A$ (88.95 £) |
+53.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
90.43 A$ (46.59 £) |
77.65 A$ (40.00 £) |
-14.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
150.56 A$ (77.56 £) |
171.21 A$ (88.20 £) |
+13.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
184.55 A$ (95.07 £) |
207.62 A$ (106.96 £) |
+12.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,440.94 A$ (1,772.60 £) |
4,612.00 A$ (2,375.86 £) |
+34.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,399.06 A$ (1,235.87 £) |
3,416.49 A$ (1,760.00 £) |
+42.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,796.21 A$ (3,501.05 £) |
7,533.66 A$ (3,880.95 £) |
+10.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,002.60 A$ (2,061.93 £) |
5,748.57 A$ (2,961.36 £) |
+43.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,739.92 A$ (896.32 £) |
2,714.72 A$ (1,398.49 £) |
+56.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,035.65 A$ (533.51 £) |
1,446.40 A$ (745.11 £) |
+39.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,739.91 A$ (2,956.90 £) |
7,045.18 A$ (3,629.31 £) |
+22.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.07 | 4.69 | -22.8 % |
| Last update: | 5 February 2026 | 6 February 2026 | |
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