Sydney Cost of Living 2026 — Relocation Guide
Cost snapshot
Cost of living index
78.3
Rent index
46.2
Healthcare index
71.8
Quality of life index
185
Average monthly rent (USD)
| 1-bed, city centre | $2700 |
| 1-bed, outside centre | $1900 |
Monthly family budget
A family of four in Sydney typically spends $5,500–$8,000 per month.
Estimated Israeli residents
15,000–20,000
Hebrew schools
4
Average internet speed
90 Mbps
About Sydney
Sydney is the most popular Australian city for Israeli expats, with a large Jewish community in the eastern suburbs.