Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Population 5,450,496 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Australia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $19.27 ($12.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $77.06 ($50.70) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | $5.78 ($3.80) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $437 ($287) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | $70.64 ($46.48) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $186 ($123) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $53.94 ($35.49) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | $53.94 ($35.49) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | $14.13 ($9.30) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,335 ($878) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $928 ($611) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $2,785 ($1,832) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Sydney is $6,718 ($4,420) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of $2,213 ($1,456) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly $2,877 ($1,893) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre ($928 ($611)) represents about 42% of the total single-person budget.
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$1,767 ($1,162) / moSydney is the capital and one of the key cities in Australia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is $2,213 ($1,456), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around $928 ($611) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to $5,372 ($3,534) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately $4,057 ($2,669) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Sydney is $6,718 ($4,420). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least $2,877 ($1,893) per month.