Budget LabSydney, Australia

Budget Lab·

Monthly cost breakdown by lifestyle tier with regional comparison.

One-bedroom apartment, mix of cooking and eating out, regular activities.

Rent$1,850
Groceries$494
Activities$400
Utilities$230
Dining$194
Transport$140
Buffer$333
Total$3,641

How Sydney compares

Sydneytop 100% in Oceania · Most expensive in country
$3,641
DarwinCountry median
$2,698
Budget model: solo adult, balancedlifestyle · Based on local price data, economic indices & open statistical sources
Confidence: Medium

How rent compares

Compared across Australia

Sydney: 2500. Typical range in Australia: 12501600. Low anchor: Cairns, 1100.

12 cities tracked