San Francisco Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Sydney Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
102
Sydney
Sydney is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
120
Sydney
San Francisco is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
95
Sydney
Sydney is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
92
Sydney
Sydney is 13 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
90
Sydney
Sydney is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
98
Sydney
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Sydney to match a San Francisco salary
| Salary in San Francisco | Equivalent in Sydney | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $48,571 | $1,429 less |
| $75,000 | $72,857 | $2,143 less |
| $100,000 | $97,143 | $2,857 less |
| $125,000 | $121,429 | $3,571 less |
| $150,000 | $145,714 | $4,286 less |
| $200,000 | $194,286 | $5,714 less |
San Francisco vs Sydney: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. Sydney is the more affordable option.
Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while Sydney has 120.
Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs Sydney: $3,380/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 1, while Sydney wins 4.
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