Cost of Living
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Pick where you live now and where you are thinking of moving. See the difference category by category and the salary you would need to keep the same standard of living.
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London compared with Sydney
+19.7%
London compared with Sydney: +19.7%
Living costs for your household are 19.7% higher in London.
Sydney
$3,991
London
$4,775
Equivalent salary
$4,787
To keep the same standard of living, a monthly salary of $4,000 in Sydney is about $4,787 in London.
By category
Breakdown
| Category | Sydney | London | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | $2,516 | $3,109 | +23.6% |
| Food | $727 | $754 | +3.7% |
| Transport | $147 | $249 | +69.4% |
| Utilities | $259 | $353 | +36.6% |
| Health | $161 | $99 | -38.3% |
| Leisure | $182 | $212 | +16.5% |
| Monthly total | $3,991 | $4,775 | +19.7% |
How this is calculated
- Both cities use the same household, location and lifestyle, with typical monthly prices for each city.
- The equivalent salary scales your salary by the difference in total monthly costs. It does not include tax differences.
- Amounts converted to USD at reference rates updated Sep 30, 2026.
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