Cost of Living

Compared to major European and Asian cities, living in Sydney is very affordable – there are always great bargains to be found that keep costs down and make sticking to a budget easy. Generally, we recommend you set aside $250 - $300 per week for living expenses, and to give you an idea of what common purchases cost, we’ve set out a list for you: You can use this currency converter to work out what each price (listed here in Australian Dollars) equals in your own currency.

For more advice on preparing for the cost of living in Sydney, take a look at what’s recommended by the Australian Immigration department here.