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Melbourne vs Sydney

AU Australia AU Australia

Melbourne, Australia compared with Sydney, Australia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Country Australia Australia
Nomad score 6.9 / 10 6.7 / 10
Cost of living $5,328 / mo $5,469 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 15° / 10°C 17° / 14°C
Air quality (AQI) 53 Moderate 57 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Average high 19.5°C 21.9°C
Average low 10.4°C 13.6°C
Precipitation 70 mm / mo 97 mm / mo
Sunshine 277 h / mo 292 h / mo
Humidity 72% 74%
Rain days 10 / mo 11.3 / mo
Wind speed 20.8 km/h 20.6 km/h

AU Melbourne · average high by month

AU Sydney · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
US AQI 53 57
PM2.5 11.6 µg/m³ 9.7 µg/m³
PM10 19.2 µg/m³ 12.3 µg/m³
Ozone 56 µg/m³ 98 µg/m³
UV index 1.3 1.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 6.4 7.2
Local Payment Services 8.8 9.1
Startup Scene 7.9 8.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Air Conditioning 7.5 7.8
Green Spaces 8.0 8.0
Natural Disaster Risk 7.3 6.0
Noise Pollution 5.9 5.7
Seasonal Variety 7.0 6.1
Weather 6.4 7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Mobile Network Coverage 8.9 8.9
Power Grid Reliability 8.9 8.9
Public WiFi Availability 7.2 7.1
VPN Reliability 8.7 8.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Accommodation Cost 2.8 1.9
Cost of Living 3.3 2.4
Currency Stability 8.6 8.8
Entertainment Cost 3.7 3.5
Food & Groceries 3.5 3.4
Gym Membership Cost 4.3 4.1
Transportation Cost 5.2 4.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Culture 9.3 8.2
Indoors Fun 8.3 7.5
Language Learning Opportunities 6.6 4.8
Local Experiences & Tours 8.6 8.1
Nightlife 8.8 7.6
Outdoors & Nature 8.2 8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Nomad Events & Meetups 7.7 7.1
Nomad Friendly 7.7 6.9
Online Community Presence 7.2 7.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Cafes with WiFi 8.4 8.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 8.3 8.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 7.7 7.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.6 5.4
Internet Speed 8.3 8.3
Local SIM Card Availability 8.5 8.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Fitness Facilities 8.5 8.6
Food Scene 8.9 8.7
Healthy Food Options 8.6 8.6
Yoga Studios 8.2 8.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Healthcare 7.5 7.3
Healthcare Affordability 4.8 4.4
Healthcare Quality 9.1 9.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.3 0.6
Ease of Business Registration 7.3 6.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 6.3 5.7
Freedom of Speech 8.9 8.7
Political Stability 8.7 8.6
Tax Friendliness 3.8 3.3
Visa Ease 5.7 5.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Air Quality 7.8 7.6
Cleanliness 8.2 7.9
Environmental Quality 7.9 8.0
Family Friendly 8.6 8.4
Language Barrier 9.5 9.3
Work-Life Balance 8.1 7.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Female Friendly 8.5 8.8
Racial Tolerance 8.0 7.9
Safety 8.4 8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Airport Connectivity 8.6 8.7
Cycling 7.2 5.7
Intercity Travel Options 7.9 7.2
Public Transit 8.6 8.1
Ride-sharing Services 8.7 8.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.7 6.4
Walkability 8.2 7.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Coworking Quality 8.5 8.5
Freelance Ecosystem 7.4 7.1
Networking Opportunities 8.2 7.8
Remote Job Opportunities 7.7 7.1
Time Zone Favorability 5.9 5.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Jeans $95 per pair $95 per pair
Summer Dress $60 per dress $63 per dress
Running Shoes $130 per pair $130 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Dining Out $225 per month $176 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Cinema Ticket $17 per ticket $18 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Coffee $3.80 per cup $4.08 per cup
Beer $10 per pint $8.80 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $15 per meal $18 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $92 per meal $102 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $12 per meal
Apples $3.66 per kg $3.66 per kg
Bread $2.89 per loaf $3.17 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.25 per bottle $2.39 per bottle
Milk $1.72 per liter $1.83 per liter
Rice $2.39 per kg $2.67 per kg
Chicken Fillets $12 per kg $13 per kg
Beef $18 per kg $20 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $17 per bottle $17 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Groceries $387 per month $352 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit $67 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $13 per purchase $13 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Housing $1,478 per month $1,478 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,724 per month $2,217 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $4,082 per month $4,786 per month
Coworking Space $387 per month $457 per month
Coliving Space $1,267 per month $1,689 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Internet & Mobile $70 per month $53 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Leisure Activities $141 per month $106 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Haircut $39 per visit $46 per visit
Laundry $8.45 per kg $9.85 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Mobile Plan $32 per month $39 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $62 per month $60 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $25 one-time $28 one-time
Gym Membership $60 per month $67 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $23 per hour $23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Transportation $127 per month $127 per month
Taxi Start $3.66 per trip $3.24 per trip
Taxi per km $1.87 per km $2.01 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $130 per month $165 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $14 per trip $15 per trip
Gasoline $1.51 per liter $1.58 per liter
Scooter Rental $11 per month $13 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AU Melbourne AU Sydney
Utilities $155 per month $155 per month