Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Brisbane 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brisbane are 0.7% higher than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brisbane are 9.1% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Brisbane are 25.0% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brisbane are 0.9% lower than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Brisbane are 2.7% higher than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brisbane is 8.4% lower than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 130.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -7.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 A$ | 10.50 A$ | +5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 A$ | 11.50 A$ | +15.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.71 A$ | 5.28 A$ | +12.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.44 A$ | 4.22 A$ | +22.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 A$ | 3.45 A$ | +6.1 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.77 A$ | 8.59 A$ | -2.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.36 A$ | 3.41 A$ | +1.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.42 A$ | 1.48 A$ | +4.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.02 A$ | 5.36 A$ | -10.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.24 A$ | 6.38 A$ | +2.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.56 A$ | 5.73 A$ | +3.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.17 A$ | 10.20 A$ | +11.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.05 A$ | 2.17 A$ | +5.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.64 A$ | 1.79 A$ | +8.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.81 A$ | 2.31 A$ | +28.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.40 A$ | 3.06 A$ | -9.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.71 A$ | 1.62 A$ | -5.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.50 A$ | 1.41 A$ | -6.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.17 A$ | 4.25 A$ | +1.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.33 A$ | 2.81 A$ | +20.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 18.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.63 A$ | 6.52 A$ | -1.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.27 A$ | 7.66 A$ | +5.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 41.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -2.4 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | 6.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | 208.70 A$ | -4.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 A$ | 6.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.51 A$ | 3.49 A$ | -22.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.74 A$ | 7.94 A$ | +2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000.00 A$ | 34,500.00 A$ | -1.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,896.29 A$ | 29,460.00 A$ | -1.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 252.51 A$ | 312.81 A$ | +23.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.88 A$ | 0.71 A$ | -19.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.19 A$ | 88.49 A$ | +10.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 88.94 A$ | 71.43 A$ | -19.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26.15 A$ | 29.00 A$ | +10.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 23.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -13.0 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,494.52 A$ | 2,725.00 A$ | +9.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,233.33 A$ | 15,316.67 A$ | -34.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 120.27 A$ | 136.19 A$ | +13.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 84.08 A$ | 88.07 A$ | +4.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 174.06 A$ | 205.19 A$ | +17.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 196.65 A$ | 200.75 A$ | +2.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,870.14 A$ | 2,441.39 A$ | -14.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,079.05 A$ | 2,049.45 A$ | -1.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,848.85 A$ | 3,897.10 A$ | -33.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,615.74 A$ | 2,415.56 A$ | -33.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,967.58 A$ | 1,226.25 A$ | -37.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,194.45 A$ | 895.32 A$ | -25.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,389.27 A$ | 5,319.73 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.22 | 4.82 | +14.1 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 462 | 179 |
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| Cost of Living in Canberra | 178.59 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Ipswich | 24.62 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Surfers Paradise. Gold Coast. Queensland. | 47.86 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Maroochydore | 64.25 miles |