Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Brisbane
Sydney
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Standard of Living
BrisbaneSydney

To have the same lifestyle in Sydney, you need:

Required salary
$59,028
18% more expensive
than Brisbane
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Brisbane
$50,000
Sydney
$59,028

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

BrisbaneVSSydney

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

18% higher
Current city
Brisbane
$350
/ month
Target city
Sydney
$413
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
125%
Higher
Meal
Comparison
95%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
14%
Higher
Utilities
Comparison
11%
Higher

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Equivalent salaries in other popular cities in the same country

Brisbane
Brisbane
$50,000
Equivalent in Brisbane
Melbourne
Melbourne
$52,083
Equivalent in Melbourne
Perth
Perth
$48,611
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.