Menu

Darwin vs Sydney: cost of living

Compare published cost figures for Darwin, NT and Sydney, NSW.

At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.

Australia

Darwin

A$4,260monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021 Census, July 2015–June 2016.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile.

Existing tenancies A$1,647 per month · 2021 Census · Local

Median household income A$9,477 per month · 2021 Census

Sources for Darwin →

Australia

Sydney

A$4,459monthly reference subtotal

Reference periods: 2021 Census, July 2015–June 2016.

Missing essentials: Utilities, Groceries, Internet and mobile.

Existing tenancies A$2,058 per month · 2021 Census · Local

Median household income A$9,195 per month · 2021 Census

Sources for Sydney →

Published monthly costs side by side

Category Darwin Sydney Difference
Rent
A$1,647 Local · 2021 Census · Existing tenancies
A$2,058 Local · 2021 Census · Existing tenancies
Darwin 20% lower
Utilities
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Groceries
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Transport
A$934 State / province · July 2015–June 2016 Includes vehicle purchases
A$944 State / province · July 2015–June 2016 Includes vehicle purchases
Darwin 1% lower
Fuel
Included in transport
Included in transport
Not comparable
Internet and mobile
No published figure
No published figure
Not comparable
Healthcare and insurance
A$373 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$378 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Darwin 1% lower
Childcare
A$93 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$99 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Darwin 6% lower
Education
A$133 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$193 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Darwin 31% lower
Leisure
A$1,081 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
A$786 State / province · July 2015–June 2016
Darwin 38% higher
Reference subtotal
A$4,260
A$4,459
Not comparable

Subtotals add the available figures for each place. National or regional figures may be used where city data is limited. Use the reference periods and areas to decide how relevant the figures are to your move.

Common questions about Darwin and Sydney

Is Darwin cheaper than Sydney?
Compare published cost figures for Darwin, NT and Sydney, NSW. At least one place is missing published figures for essential expenses.
DarwinSydney