Sydney travel budget

Sydney: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Sydney

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sydney for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1979* (2898 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 122 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 45 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4253* (6230 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 157 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 80 per person
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 33 per person

Total budget:

$ 7036* (10304 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Sydney compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sydney in 2024 is 18% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Sydney in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Sydney by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sydney

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sydney is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 18/person
($ 11 to $ 28)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 28 to $ 69)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.9 to $ 13)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.4 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 11)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5.7 for 330ml
($ 3.4 to $ 8.1)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2 to $ 3.4)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.7 to $ 3.1)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sydney

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sydney is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 67 to $ 299)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 52 to $ 567)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 52 to $ 475)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 179/night
($ 82 to $ 759)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 315/night
($ 138 to $ 979)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 113/month
($ 54 to $ 246)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 177/month
($ 51 to $ 849)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 201/month
($ 74 to $ 1064)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 152/month
($ 81 to $ 383)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 213/month
($ 71 to $ 572)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Sydney

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sydney is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 6.6)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.7/kg
($ 6.4 to $ 13)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.4)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Sydney

On average, the price of transport in Sydney is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 5.4)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 8.1)

100% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.8
($ 3.4 to $ 6.8)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 129)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Sydney

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sydney is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 14 to $ 22)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 14 to $ 27)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sydney

On average, shopping budget in Sydney is 104% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 35/pack
($ 28 to $ 42)

241% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 75
($ 48 to $ 116)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 56
($ 28 to $ 103)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1410
(fair price: $ 1113)
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 132
(fair price: $ 109)
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
$ 1700
(fair price: $ 1421)
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
$ 1659
(fair price: $ 1409)
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
$ 348
(fair price: $ 295)
Toronto → Sydney
Toronto → Sydney
Toronto → Sydney
$ 1732
(fair price: $ 1534)

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About this information on the cost of living in Sydney

The information about the cost of living in Sydney shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Sydney was updated on 23-09-2024.

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