Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (AU$26) | AU$19 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (AU$14) | AU$12 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.56 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.91 (AU$5.45) | AU$5.83 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (AU$6) | AU$5.04 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.73 (AU$5.21) | AU$4.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (AU$2.22) | AU$3.35 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.72 (AU$7) | AU$5.43 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (AU$24) | AU$17 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (AU$3.15) | AU$2.82 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (AU$4.30) | AU$2.53 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,503 (AU$6,284) | AU$4,484 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,878 (AU$4,017) | AU$2,830 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (AU$196) | AU$207 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,381 (AU$4,718) | AU$2,642 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,050 (AU$2,862) | AU$1,876 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (AU$175) | AU$236 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (AU$77) | AU$67 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (AU$455) | AU$564 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $206 (AU$288) | AU$189 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (AU$37) | AU$36 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (AU$95) | AU$102 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (AU$56) | AU$65 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (AU$123) | AU$144 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (AU$163) | AU$159 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,725 (AU$34,506) | AU$29,268 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.44 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (AU$177) | AU$209 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (AU$41) | AU$25 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (AU$11) | AU$11 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (AU$34) | AU$14 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (AU$227) | AU$66 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.82 (AU$7) | AU$4.48 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (AU$11) | AU$5.13 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (AU$7) | AU$3.77 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (AU$2.99) | AU$4.28 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (AU$41) | AU$24 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| New York City | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (AU$88) | AU$47 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (AU$44) | AU$37 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $397 (AU$554) | AU$229 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (AU$157) | AU$97 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (AU$24) | AU$17 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (AU$7) | AU$4.37 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $423 (AU$591) | AU$695 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.44 (AU$0.61) | AU$0.74 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (AU$103) | AU$76 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (AU$20) | AU$44 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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