London vs Sydney
Salary & cost of living comparison
Metric
London
Sydney
Median Salary
$52,000
↓
$62,000
↑
Rent (1BR)
$2,300
↑
$2,200
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Rent (2BR)
$3,200
↑
$3,100
↓
CoL Index
85
↑
80
↓
Groceries
82
↓
85
↑
Transport
$180
↑
$140
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Tax Rate
31%
↑
30.5%
↓
Tech Hub
9/10
↑
7/10
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Cost of Living Ratio
0.94
Sydney is cheaper
Rent Ratio
0.96
Salary Equivalent Ratio
0.94
💰 Salary Equivalents
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Common salary equivalents:
$50k in London
=
$47k in Sydney
$80k in London
=
$75k in Sydney
$100k in London
=
$94k in Sydney
$120k in London
=
$113k in Sydney
$150k in London
=
$141k in Sydney
$200k in London
=
$188k in Sydney
📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown
London
$3,141/mo net
Rent $2,300
Groceries $369
Transport $180
Utilities $128
Leisure $213
Savings $0
Sydney
$4,282/mo net
Rent $2,200
Groceries $383
Transport $140
Utilities $120
Leisure $200
Savings $1,239
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Sydney is approximately 6% cheaper than London based on overall cost of living index.
To maintain the same standard of living as a $100,000 salary in London, you would need approximately $94,000 in Sydney.
Sydney has a lower effective tax rate. London has an effective rate of 31% while Sydney has 30.5%.
London ranks higher for tech workers with a tech hub score of 9/10 compared to 7/10.