
The good news: Prices are dropping
Due to a weakening Pound, the cost of living in London is dropping, which is fantastic news for anyone thinking about making the move to the capital city. What’s more, the salaries and wages in London are substantially higher than anywhere else in the UK, so while you may be paying more for groceries and accommodation, keep in mind that you’ll also be earning more.
London vs Sydney
Sydney sits at number 32 on the Cost of Living Index 2018, whereas London sits at number 42. So, while London is an expensive city to live in, you could be doing a lot worse! Below is a comparison of these two cities’ living costs, so you can get an idea of what you’re going to be spending.
Accommodation (per month)
|
London |
Sydney |
One bedroom flat, city centre |
AUD 2,924.94 |
AUD 2,622.15 |
One bedroom flat, outside the city |
AUD 2,095.29 |
AUD 1,923.65 |
Three bedrooms, city centre |
AUD 5,540.08 |
AUD 4,618.14 |
Three bedrooms, outside the city |
AUD 3,478.77 |
AUD 3,099.07 |
Food and drink
|
London |
Sydney |
Pub meal |
AUD 26.46 |
AUD 15.00 |
Restaurant meal for two |
AUD 88.20 |
AUD 80.00 |
Bottle of wine in supermarket |
AUD 14.11 |
AUD 17.00 |
12 eggs in a supermarket |
AUD 3.76 |
AUD 4.43 |
Pint of beer |
AUD 7.94 |
AUD 8.75 |
Transportation
|
London |
Sydney |
One-way ticket on local transport |
AUD 4.41 |
AUD 4.00 |
Monthly pass |
AUD 232.85 |
AUD 173.91 |
One litre of fuel |
AUD 2.12 |
AUD 1.34 |
Taxi fare, per kilometre |
AUD 3.53 |
AUD 2.20 |
Lifestyle expenses
|
London |
Sydney |
Movie ticket |
AUD 21.17 |
AUD 20.00 |
Monthly gym membership |
AUD 83.59 |
AUD 75.51 |
Pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) |
AUD 112.39 |
AUD 99.84 |
Internet (60 mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) |
AUD 47.90 |
AUD 69.86 |
*All costs are averages and accurate as of January 2018.