Salary in New York vs Sydney

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in Sydney to maintain your current lifestyle in New York.

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Sydney
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Standard of Living
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To have the same lifestyle in Sydney, you need:

Required salary
$42,500
15% less expensive
than New York
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New York
$50,000
Sydney
$42,500

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

15% lower
Current city
New York
$350
/ month
Target city
Sydney
$298
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
13%
Higher
Meal
Comparison
355%
Higher
Internet
Comparison
11%
Lower
Utilities
Comparison
11%
Higher

Explore Alternatives

Equivalent salaries in other popular cities in the same country

Brisbane
Brisbane
$36,000
Equivalent in Brisbane
Melbourne
Melbourne
$37,500
Equivalent in Melbourne
Perth
Perth
$35,000
Equivalent in Perth

This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.