Sydney Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
102
Sydney
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 2 pts cheaper
Rent
120
Sydney
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 20 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Sydney
vs
100
New York City
Sydney is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Sydney
vs
100
New York City
Sydney is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Sydney
vs
100
New York City
Sydney is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
Sydney
vs
100
New York City
Sydney is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Sydney salary
| Salary in Sydney | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $49,020 | $980 less |
| $75,000 | $73,529 | $1,471 less |
| $100,000 | $98,039 | $1,961 less |
| $125,000 | $122,549 | $2,451 less |
| $150,000 | $147,059 | $2,941 less |
| $200,000 | $196,078 | $3,922 less |
Sydney vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 2%. New York City is the more affordable option.
Rent: Sydney has a rent index of 120, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Sydney: $3,380/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Sydney wins 4, while New York City wins 2.
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