Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
Nomad Score:
72%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,500.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$200.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Per day for mobile data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$600.00
$20.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$150.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$250.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Per day for dining at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$200.00
$30.00
|
Per day for entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$80.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Generally not required for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Generally not required for tourists |
| Total |
$2,340.00
$4,980.00
$255.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$2,500.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$450.00
Prices can vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Price can vary greatly by venue and location.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$20.00
Average cost at casual dining restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$12.00
Price may vary by chain and location.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$4.00
Seasonal prices may vary; often higher in winter.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$3.00
Standard loaf; artisanal varieties can be more expensive.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Cost can fluctuate based on brand and store.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Prices vary slightly between brands and types.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$10.00
Price can vary based on sourcing and quality.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Higher-end cuts may cost significantly more.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$20.00
Varies by brand and region; local wines may be cheaper.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.00
Initial fare; varies by company.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Rate can differ between taxi services.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$150.00
Covers all public transport within the city.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.50
Prices can fluctuate due to global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$50.00
Basic plans available; higher for more data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Prices vary by provider and contract options.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$80.00
Prices vary by gym facilities and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Prices can vary by location and facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$15.00
Standard pricing; may vary for special screenings.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$70.00
Prices vary widely by brand and store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$60.00
Varies by brand; higher for designer labels.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$120.00
Prices vary significantly by brand and features.
per pair