Brisbane Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Brisbane
vs
100
New York City
Brisbane is 18 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Brisbane
vs
100
New York City
Brisbane is 22 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Brisbane
vs
100
New York City
Brisbane is 12 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Brisbane
vs
100
New York City
Brisbane is 18 pts cheaper
Transport
80
Brisbane
vs
100
New York City
Brisbane is 20 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Brisbane
vs
100
New York City
Brisbane is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Brisbane salary
| Salary in Brisbane | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $60,976 | $10,976 more |
| $75,000 | $91,463 | $16,463 more |
| $100,000 | $121,951 | $21,951 more |
| $125,000 | $152,439 | $27,439 more |
| $150,000 | $182,927 | $32,927 more |
| $200,000 | $243,902 | $43,902 more |
Brisbane vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 18%. Brisbane is the more affordable option.
Rent: Brisbane has a rent index of 78, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Brisbane: $2,860/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Brisbane wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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