Sydney vs London Cost of Living
Sydney (Australia) · Overall index 73.6 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 13% more expensive than Sydney.
- Rent in London is 29% more expensive than in Sydney.
- Utilities & household in London is 10% more expensive than in Sydney.
| Item | Sydney | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +29% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,565 | $2,992 | +17% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,647 | $2,223 | +35% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,117 | $6,498 | +27% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,039 | $4,097 | +35% |
| Groceries | +9% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.21 | $1.21 | 0% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.39 | $4.07 | +20% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.94 | $4.67 | +19% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.39 | $4.37 | 0% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.4 | $14.3 | +25% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $12.4 | $11 | -11% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $17.4 | $17.4 | 0% |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.02 | $5.26 | +5% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.93 | $1.98 | +3% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.29 | $4.45 | +4% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.4 | $5.8 | +7% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.41 | $2.72 | +13% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.68 | $2.83 | +6% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.13 | $2.51 | +18% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.34 | $2.52 | +8% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.2 | $15.9 | +30% |
| Transport | +7% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.2 | $2.53 | +15% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $108 | $113 | +5% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.3 | $3.64 | +10% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.42 | $1.7 | +20% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.85 | $0.78 | -8% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,959 | $22,721 | +3% |
| Dining out | +7% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $20.9 | $21.7 | +4% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $92.8 | $106 | +14% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.43 | $9.63 | +2% |
| Cappuccino | $4.57 | $4.39 | -4% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.1 | $2.43 | +16% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.5 | $7.39 | +34% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.76 | $7.95 | +2% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.81 | $1.76 | -3% |
| Telecom | +8% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49.8 | $51.7 | +4% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $52.8 | $63.5 | +20% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.31 | $0.33 | +6% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $14.2 | $14.4 | +1% |
| Utilities & household | +10% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $149 | $155 | +4% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.21 | $0.22 | +5% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.73 | $4.47 | +20% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.38 | $1.5 | +9% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.6 | $20.8 | +12% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.5 | $85.7 | +29% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.6 | $16 | +27% |
| Men's haircut | $29.2 | $27 | -8% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.8 | $24 | +15% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,990 | $1,856 | -7% |
3,376 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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