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Travelling to Sydney

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IAC 2025 IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

29 SEP - 03 OCT 2025

Sydney has world-renowned beaches, vibrant nightlife, and worldly restaurants and much more. A cost comparison guide will assist in planning your travel to Australia for IAC 2025.

A guide for travel to Sydney

Sydney can vary based on individual preferences. On average, the daily expenditure of one person is approximately US$303 (AU$471).

DURATION ONE PERSON TWO PEOPLE*
One week
US$2,047
(AU$3,297)
US$4,095
(AU$6,594)
Two weeks
US$4,095
(AU$6,594)
US$8,189
(AU$13,188)

*Prices may differ for two people if sharing expenses such as accommodation (twin share rooms).

Set realistic expectations to travel

When planning your trip to Sydney, it’s crucial to set a realistic travel budget. While some travellers believe they can get by on a very tight budget, most people prefer a bit more comfort. Think about what you enjoy most on vacation and your preferred travel style. Do you like staying in resorts, hotels, or hostels? Do you enjoy sightseeing and dining out? These preferences will influence your overall budget and travel plans.

The below is an average trip to Sydney broken down by category for single travellers. 

CATEGORY BUDGET MID-RANGE LUXURY
Accommodation
For 1 person in double occupancy
US$34
(AU$55)
US$98
(AU$157)
US$316
(AU$508)
Local Transportation
US$5
(AU$8.45)
US$14
(AU$23)
US$41
(AU$65)
Food
US$28
(AU$45)
US$73
(AU$118)
US$203
(AU$327)
Entertainment
US$11
(AU$18)
US$30
(AU$48)
US$84
(AU$135)
Alcohol
US$3.00-9.00
(AU$5.00-14)
US$7.00-21
(AU$11-34)
US$18-53
(AU$28-85)

Accommodation

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Transport

Public Transit:

(excellent)

Walkability:

(great)

Even with its diverse suburbs and attractions, Sydney is a straightforward city to get around. The metropolitan area offers a great network of public transport, roadways and cycling and walking paths. Just hop on a bus, train or ferry and start exploring.

Sydney has an extensive public transport system of buses, trains, metro rail, light rail and ferries. To use the network, you’ll need to either purchase an Opal card or use a contactless credit card, debit card or mobile device.

  • Use an Opal card or your preferred payment method on public transport services in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Illawarra and the Southern Highlands.
  • Purchase an Opal card and load it with funds at participating retailers such as newsagents, convenience stores and supermarkets, and at Sydney Airport. There are also top-up machines at some train stations, light rail stops and ferry wharves.
  • Tap your Opal card on the reader when you board your selected mode of transport, and be sure to tap the reader again when you disembark.

Public transport
Per person, per day
US$14

Taxi ride / rideshare
From
US$20 per trip

Food & Beverage

Sydney’s local cuisine is fantastic, so make sure to savour all the unique flavours. The city boasts international restaurants with impressive dishes from around the globe, as well as local Australian favourites. Seafood is plentiful, along with various Asian cuisines. Barramundi, a local fish, is featured on many menus, and oysters, prawns, and John Dory are also popular choices.

While restaurant and meal prices in Sydney can fluctuate widely, the average daily expense for food is about US$73 (AU$118) per person per day.

When dining out, the typical daily food cost in Sydney is roughly US$73 (AU$118) per person. Generally, breakfast and lunch are less expensive than dinner, but this varies depending on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Sydney are as follows:

  • Breakfast: AU$7 to AU$22
  • Lunch: AU$11 to AU$29
  • Dinner: AU$22 to AU$51
  • Coffee: AU$6
  • Fast Food or Street Food: AU$11