Sydney Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
San Francisco Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
102
Sydney
vs
105
San Francisco
Sydney is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
120
Sydney
vs
110
San Francisco
San Francisco is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Sydney
vs
102
San Francisco
Sydney is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Sydney
vs
105
San Francisco
Sydney is 13 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Sydney
vs
95
San Francisco
Sydney is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
Sydney
vs
98
San Francisco
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Sydney salary
| Salary in Sydney | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $51,471 | $1,471 more |
| $75,000 | $77,206 | $2,206 more |
| $100,000 | $102,941 | $2,941 more |
| $125,000 | $128,676 | $3,676 more |
| $150,000 | $154,412 | $4,412 more |
| $200,000 | $205,882 | $5,882 more |
Sydney vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. Sydney is the more affordable option.
Rent: Sydney has a rent index of 120, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Sydney: $3,380/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Sydney wins 4, while San Francisco wins 1.
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