Sydney Prices
Last updated: November 2008
Want an idea of what living in Sydney will cost you? Have a look at this prices list with the handy, dandy price convertor to get an idea of what your monthly costs will be. Prices were taken from one source so they will vary depending on where you shop or stay, but they should give you a good idea of the costs of things in the city. In Australia tax is included so the price you see is the price you pay.
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| Hostel - Cheap Dorm Bed | $12.00 |
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| Hostel - Average Dorm Bed | $20.00 |
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| Hostel - Cheap Single | $22.00 |
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| Hostel - Average Single | $35.00 |
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Transportation |
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| Bus - Single - Sections 1-2 | $1.90 |
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| Bus - Single - Sections 3-5 | $3.20 |
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| Bus - Single - Sections 6-9 | $4.20 |
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| Bus - Single - Sections 10-15 | $5.00 |
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| Bus - Single - Sections 16+ | $6.10 |
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| Bus - 2 Zone - Weekly | $$34 |
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| Red - Bus/Ferry/Train - Weekly | $38 |
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| Green - Bus/Ferry/Train - Weekly | $46 |
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| Yellow - Bus/Ferry/Train - Weekly | $50 |
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| Pink - Bus/Ferry/Train - Weekly | $53 |
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| Purple - Bus/Ferry/Train - Weekly | $60 |
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| Blue - Bus/Ferry - Weekly | $34 |
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| Orange - Bus/Ferry - Weekly | $43 |
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| Pittwater - Bus/Ferry - Weekly | $58 |
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| Inner Harbour Ferry - Zone 1 - Single | $5.20 |
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| Inner Harbour Ferry - Zone 1 - Return | $10.40 |
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| Inner Harbour Ferry - Zone 2 - Single | $5.50 |
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| Inner Harbour Ferry - Zone 2 - Single | $11.00 |
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| Rydalmere Ferry - Single | $6.40 |
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| Parramatta Ferry - Single | $7.70 |
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| Manly Ferry - Single | $6.40 |
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Attractions |
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| Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb - Day | $189.00 |
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Entertainment |
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| DVD Rental | $ |
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| Cinema Ticket | $ |
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| West End Show - Cheapie Seats | $ |
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| Game of Bowling with Shoe Rental | $ |
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| Ice Skating at Somerset House - 1 hour | $ |
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| Major Summer Festivals - 3 Days | $ |
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Groceries |
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| Milk - 1 litre | $1.52 |
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| Milk - 3 litres | $4.29 |
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| Cadbury Ice Cream 2l | $6.86 |
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| Butter - 250g | $1.41 |
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| Margarine - 250g | $1.84 |
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| Cheddar - 400g | $7.63 |
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| Parmesian - 250g | $5.88 |
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| Mozzarella - 500g | $7.14 |
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| Feta - 200g | $7.62 |
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| Sour Cream - 250g | $2.39 |
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| Large Eggs x12 | $2.50 |
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| Broccoli - 1kg | $3.25 |
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| Cauliflower - Each | $3.25 |
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| Zucchini (Courgettes) - 1kg | $3.48 |
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| Green Beans - 1kg | $4.98 |
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| Spinach Bunch - 1kg | $3.68 |
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| Mushrooms - 1kg | $9.48 |
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| Brown Onions - 1kg | $2.98 |
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| Red Onions - 1kg | $4.98 |
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| Red Peppers (Capsicum) - Each | $1.14 |
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| Green Peppers (Capsicum) - Each | $1.92 |
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| Potatoes - 1kg | $2.68 |
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| Carrots - 1kg | $1.88 |
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| Sweetcorn - Each | $1.74 |
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| Tomatoes - 1kg | $4.25 |
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| Eggplant (Aubergine) - Each | $3.24 |
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| Salmon Fillet - 1kg | $38.95 |
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| King Prawns - 1kg | $35.86 |
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| 10 Chicken Drumsticks - 1kg | $4.59 |
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| Chicket Breast Fillets - 1kg | $14.39 |
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| Whole Chicken - 1.5kg | $7.49 |
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| Rump Steak - 1kg | $21.00 |
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| Sirloin Steak - 1kg | $23.00 |
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| Beef Burgers - 1kg | $9.20 |
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| Exra Trim Beef Mince - 1kg | $15.00 |
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| Pork Sausages - 1kg | $7.90 |
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| Lamb Chops - 1kg | $11.00 |
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| Apple Juice - 1 litre | $4.02 |
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| Orange Juice - 1 litre | $4.02 |
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| Lamb Forequarter Roast - 1kg | $9.99 |
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Health & Beauty |
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| Listerine Mouth Wash 250ml | $5.22 |
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| Colgate Cheap Toothbrush | $3.26 |
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| Colgate Toothpaste 120g | $2.71 |
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| Gilliette Mach 3 Razor | $11.98 |
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| Gillette Venus Razer | $7.62 |
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| Gillette Shaving Foam | $4.05 |
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| Soap - Six Pack | $2.27 |
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| Dove Roll On Deodorant - 50ml | $4.35 |
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| Brut Deodorant Stick - 75g | $6.52 |
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| Impulse Body Mist | $5.36 |
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| Brut Body Spray | $5.98 |
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| Clean and Clear Face Wash - 150g | $14.16 |
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| Palmolive Shower Gel - 250ml | $4.35 |
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| Herbal Essence Shampoo - 400ml | $7.48 |
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| Herbal Essence Conditioner - 400ml | $7.48 |
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| Libra Tampons x16 | $4.82 |
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| Nivea Sunscreen - 200ml | $17.93 |
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| Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Dye | $14.16 |
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Snacks |
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| Evian Water - 500ml | $1.91 |
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| Evian Water - 1.5l | $3.91 |
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| Coke - Can | $1.20 |
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| Coke - 2l | $3.26 |
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| Orange Juice - 500ml | $2.50 |
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| Lipton Iced Tea - 500ml | $2.38 |
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| Doritos - 200g | $2.00 |
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| Mars Bar | $1.80 |
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| Salted Peanuts - 200g | $1.58 |
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Booze |
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| Bundaberg Rum - 700ml | $40.32 |
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| Bacardi White Rum - 700ml | $41.41 |
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| Malibu - 700ml | $40.32 |
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| Conquistador Tequila - 700ml | $36.18 |
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| Jagermeister - 700ml | $47.95 |
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| Smirnoff Red Label Vodka - 700ml | $38.14 |
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| Gordons Dry Gin - 700ml | $39.23 |
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| Jack Daniels Whiskey - 700ml | $50.13 |
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| Jim Beam Bourbon - 700ml | $38.68 |
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| Baileys - 700ml | $39.52 |
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| Cheap Ass Bottle of Wine - 75cl | $ |
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| Cask of Wine - 3L | $ |
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| Becks - 4x440ml | $ |
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| Fosters - 4x440ml | $ |
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| Carlsberg - 4x440ml | $ |
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| Carling - 4x440ml | $ |
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| Guinness - 4x440ml | $ |
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| Newcastle Brown Ale - 4x550ml | $ |
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| Magners Cider - 4x500ml | $ |
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| Blackthorn Cider - 4x440ml | $ |
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| Gaymers Cider - 3L Oh ya! | $ |
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Down the Pub |
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| Pint of Lager | $ |
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| Pint of Ale | $ |
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| Corona - 330ml | $ |
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| Pint of Strongbow | $ |
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| Magners - 700ml | $ |
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| Bacardi Breezer - 275ml | $ |
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| Smirnoff Ice - 275ml | $ |
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| Gin and Tonic | $ |
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| Jack Daniels and Coke | $ |
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| Bottle of House Wine | $ |
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| Large Glass of House Wine | $ |
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| Game of Pool | $1 |
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| Packet of Crisps | $ |
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Tobacco Products |
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| Marlboro 25 Pack | $12.59 |
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| Peter Jackson 30 Pack | $12.30 |
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| Cigars 10 Pack | $11.17 |
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| Rolling Papers 60 Pack | $0.44 |
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Fast Food |
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| MacDonalds Bic Mac Meal | $0 |
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| MacDonalds Double Cheeseburger | $ |
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| MacDonalds Large Fries | $0 |
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| MacDonalds Large Coke | $0 |
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| Burger King Whopper Meal | $0 |
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| Burger King Large Fries | $0 |
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| Burger King Large Coke | $0 |
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Monthly Gym Membership |
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| Fitness First | $ |
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| Goodlife Fitness | $ |
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| City Gym | $ |
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(all conversions based on the Australian Dollar 'AUD')
Things to Note
- Accommodation - Hostel prices can vary depending on locations and quality. Prices shown are average prices.
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- Attractions -
- Groceries, Health & Beauty - Prices have been taken from Coles supermarket, a common grocery store all over Australia.
- Meat & Veggies - For things that are sold by weight I've tried to give the per kilogram price to make things easier to compare. Prices have been taken from Coles.
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