Sydney
Sydney, Australia's oldest city, is a cosmopolitan hub with a stunning harbor and iconic landmarks.
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Overview
A city in New South Wales, it is Australia's oldest and a global finance hub. It features the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and beaches like Bondi.
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierStandard Remote WorkHandles video calls and daily work tasks
Download32.6 Mbps
Upload8.5 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexLowSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
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