Australia vs Australia · 996 km apart
Australia
single / month
Cheaper overallAustralia
single / month
| Expense | Portland | Sydney | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.78 | $12.68 | Portland |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $35.10 | $50.70 | Portland |
| Cappuccino | $2.63 | $3.80 | Portland |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $199 | $287 | Portland |
| Monthly public transport pass | $32.18 | $46.48 | Portland |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $84.83 | $123 | Portland |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.57 | $35.49 | Portland |
| Fitness club membership | $24.57 | $35.49 | Portland |
| Cinema ticket | $6.44 | $9.30 | Portland |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $554 | $878 | Portland |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $386 | $611 | Portland |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,157 | $1,832 | Portland |
| Total single-person budget | $971 | $1,456 | Portland |
| Average net salary | $3,060 | $4,420 |
Portland is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Portland runs about $971 versus $1,456 in Sydney — a difference of roughly 50%.
Salary-adjusted, Sydney leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Portland · Full cost of living in Sydney