Should I move to Sydney?

Sydney, Australia has a cost of living 32.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 67.1). It is ranked #33 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 111.3 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Australia earning AUD 80,842 gross take home approximately AUD 5,398/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Sydney?

The cost of living in Sydney is 32.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 67.1). Groceries are 9.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 23.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AUD 3,635 per month. Local purchasing power index is 111.3 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Australia?

In Australia, a gross salary of AUD 80,842 per year results in approximately AUD 5,398 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 19.9%). Use our Australia tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇺 Australia · #33 of 577 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Sydney?

32.9% più economico di NYC, e il potere d'acquisto è strong.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-32.9%

vs NYC

AUD 3,635

1 camera, centro città

AUD 5,398

Stipendio netto

Strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Indice dei costi: Numbeo, combinato con Expatistan e LivingCost dove disponibili (New York = 100) · Dati: marzo – ottobre 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio: trasferirsi a Sydney?

Esempio: AUD 80,842 lordo/anno in Australia → AUD 5,398/mese netto dopo le tasse (19.9% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Australia →

Dettaglio costi: Sydney

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

67.1 Very expensive

Affitto

56.4 Moderate

Generi Alimentari

90.7 Above average

Ristoranti

76.2 Above average

Potere d'Acquisto

111.3 Strong

Affitto a Sydney

1 camera, centro città AUD 3,635/mo

1 camera, fuori dal centro AUD 2,505/mo

3 camere, centro città AUD 7,142/mo

3 camere, fuori dal centro AUD 4,364/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro 31% più economico

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Stipendio netto in Australia

AUD 80,842 → AUD 5,398/Stipendio netto (19.9% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Australia →

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🇦🇺 Melbourne

Australia

CoL index 61.2

Confronta Melbourne vs Sydney →

🇦🇺 Gold Coast

Australia

CoL index 60.4

Confronta Gold Coast vs Sydney →

🇦🇺 Perth

Australia

CoL index 59.1

Confronta Perth vs Sydney →

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Inserisci il tuo stipendio e la tua città attuale. Ottieni lo stipendio netto esatto a Sydney in pochi secondi.

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