Sydney
Australia
Updated on August 28, 2025
Overview
Sydney offers a high standard of living with excellent healthcare and public transport. Housing is expensive, especially near the city center, with rents and property prices among the highest in Australia. The cost of living is high but balanced by strong job opportunities in finance, tech, and education. The city is safe and walkable in many areas. The climate is temperate with mild winters and warm summers. Sydney has a diverse, multicultural population and a vibrant community life. Public transport includes trains, buses, and ferries, making commuting manageable.
Average cost of living€2,001.37
Quality of Life90/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€700.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,856.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,270.00
3-bed flat (center)€3,777.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,273.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€174.17
Internet€44.86
Mobile plan€20.72
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.79
Monthly pass€121.15
Taxi start€3.34
Gasoline (1 l)€1.04
Leisure
Cinema ticket€13.38
Fitness club€52.04
Education
Preschool (month)€1,781.00
Intl. primary (year)€15,940.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€10,930.00
sqm outside center€6,640.00
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent healthcare system
- ✓ Diverse job market
- ✓ Safe and walkable neighborhoods
- ✓ Good public transport network
- ✓ Mild temperate climate
Disadvantages
- × High housing costs
- × Overall high cost of living
- × Traffic congestion in peak hours
- × Competitive job market
- × Distance from other major cities