Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 | AU$23 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 | AU$16 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 | AU$6 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.73 | AU$2.07 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 | AU$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 | AU$4.98 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 | AU$11 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 | AU$4.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.28 | AU$3.74 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 | AU$6 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 | AU$25 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.79 | AU$3.93 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.23 | AU$2.23 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 | AU$4,940 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,348 | AU$2,982 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$174 | AU$227 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,072 | AU$3,139 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,756 | AU$2,121 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$158 | AU$179 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 | AU$61 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$570 | AU$766 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$266 | AU$274 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 | AU$22 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 | AU$40 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$138 | AU$122 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$85 | AU$85 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$178 | AU$157 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$214 | AU$187 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 42% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,588 | AU$40,486 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 | AU$1.96 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$84 | AU$183 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$30 | AU$34 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 | AU$9 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 | AU$15 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$86 | AU$93 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 | AU$8 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.02 | AU$4.52 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.94 | AU$8 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.99 | AU$4.13 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$5.11 | AU$4.21 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 | AU$38 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Brisbane | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$69 | AU$82 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 | AU$53 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$325 | AU$295 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$175 | AU$186 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 | AU$19 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.46 | AU$5.54 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 | AU$12 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$820 | AU$805 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.89 | AU$0.26 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 | AU$92 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$50 | AU$44 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 571 prices entered by 74 different people.
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