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Cost of Living in Sydney

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Feb 04, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Sydney, Australia is generally quite high. A nice one bedroom apartment in Sydney can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,500 USD per month, while a nice two bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,500 USD per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Sydney can range from $20 to $50 USD per person.

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Is the cost of living in Sydney high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Sydney, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Sydney is relatively high, with rents for both apartments and houses typically costing more than in other Australian cities. Grocery prices are also higher than in some other places and dining out can be quite expensive. Transportation costs are also quite high with monthly public transport fares costing significantly more in Sydney than in some other cities. However, Sydney also offers a great range of affordable restaurant options, affordable markets, and discounts on various activities, particularly during the summer," said one expat in Sydney, Australia.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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