New York City Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Sydney Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
New York City
vs
102
Sydney
New York City is 2 pts cheaper
Rent
100
New York City
vs
120
Sydney
New York City is 20 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
New York City
vs
95
Sydney
Sydney is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
New York City
vs
92
Sydney
Sydney is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
100
New York City
vs
90
Sydney
Sydney is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
New York City
vs
98
Sydney
Sydney is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Sydney to match a New York City salary
| Salary in New York City | Equivalent in Sydney | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $51,000 | $1,000 more |
| $75,000 | $76,500 | $1,500 more |
| $100,000 | $102,000 | $2,000 more |
| $125,000 | $127,500 | $2,500 more |
| $150,000 | $153,000 | $3,000 more |
| $200,000 | $204,000 | $4,000 more |
New York City vs Sydney: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 2%. New York City is the more affordable option.
Rent: New York City has a rent index of 100, while Sydney has 120.
Average Salaries: New York City: $5,500/month vs Sydney: $3,380/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, New York City wins 2, while Sydney wins 4.
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