Australia vs Australia · 733 km apart
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single / month
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single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Sydney | Brisbane | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $12.68 | $11.12 | Brisbane |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $50.70 | $44.46 | Brisbane |
| Cappuccino | $3.80 | $3.33 | Brisbane |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $287 | $252 | Brisbane |
| Monthly public transport pass | $46.48 | $40.76 | Brisbane |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $123 | $107 | Brisbane |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $35.49 | $31.12 | Brisbane |
| Fitness club membership | $35.49 | $31.12 | Brisbane |
| Cinema ticket | $9.30 | $8.15 | Brisbane |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $878 | $745 | Brisbane |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $611 | $518 | Brisbane |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,832 | $1,555 | Brisbane |
| Total single-person budget | $1,456 | $1,259 | Brisbane |
| Average net salary | $4,420 | $3,876 |
Brisbane is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sydney runs about $1,456 versus $1,259 in Brisbane — a difference of roughly 13%.
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 Sydney · Full cost of living in Brisbane