Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia)

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These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025. Exchange rate: 1.595 AUD / USD
For example, you would need at least AU$24,331 ($15,253) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$13,000 in Sydney.

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