Sydney pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Sydney
Median prices travelers actually see in Sydney, in local AUD and US dollars (updated 2012-10-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in Sydney by category
| Category | Typical (AUD) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 15.00 AUD | $10.81 |
| Lodging | 130.00 AUD | $89.66 |
| Attractions | 16.00 AUD | $11.05 |
| Drink | 15.00 AUD | $10.81 |
What things cost in Sydney
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| adult | 7.00 AUD · $4.94 |
| Beer | 6.00 AUD · $4.23 |
| Breakfast | 10.00 AUD · $7.06 |
| coffee | 4.00 AUD · $2.88 |
| Espresso | 15.00 AUD · $10.81 |
| dinner | 65.00 AUD · $45.87 |
| Pumphouse Bar & Restaurant · drink | 30.00 AUD · $21.17 |
| Dim sum | 2.00 AUD · $1.66 |
| dorm | 90.00 AUD · $63.52 |
| Room rates | 68.00 AUD · $48.99 |
| Dorms | 33.00 AUD · $23.29 |
| Course lunch | 42.00 AUD · $29.64 |
| mains | 20.00 AUD · $14.12 |
| food hall sells fresh Gozleme | 7.00 AUD · $5.04 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sydney expensive for travelers?
- Sydney prices below show typical (median) costs by category in AUD and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
- How much does food cost in Sydney?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Sydney.
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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.