How Much Does It Cost

To help you make a budget for your trip to Sydney, we have put together a list of prices for transportation, accommodation, popular attractions, leisure and necessities.

The prices below are in Australian Dollar and have been updated in January 2011. However those are just average prices, and it can vary greatly according to the area or season.

If you wish to convert the price to your own currency go to our Sydney Tourist guide page.

    Price (AUD)
Transportation Bus ticket (Adult single ride) $2 to $4.50
Bus pass (travel ten) $16 to $34.40
Multi Day pass (bus, train and ferry) $20.00
Ferry ticket (Adult single ride) $5.30 to $6.60
Train ticket (Adult single ride) From $3.00
Train fare (Airport to City Centre) $15.80
Taxi (Taximeter opening price) $3.00
Taxi fare (Airport to City Centre) $30.00
Accommodation Hostels $18 to $45
3 stars Hotels $100 to $240
4 stars Hotels $140 to $300
5 stars Hotels $200 to $450
Eating and Drinking MARKETS  
Milk (1 liter) $2.50
Bottle of water (600 ml) $2.50
Can of soft drink $2.50
Loaf of bread $3.00
RESTAURANTS/CAFES/BARS  
Beer $5.00
Cocktail $11.00
A glass of wine $9.00
A cup of tea $4.00
Coffee $4.50
Aussie pie $4.50
Breakfast $12.00
Fast food combo meal $8.00
Sports and Leisure Rent a bike ( 1 hour) $14.00
Fitness club (Monthly fee) $70.00
Tennis court rent (1 hour) $15.00
Cinema $15.00
Attractions Sydney Aquarium $34.99 (adult)/$17.99 (child)
Taronga Zoo $43.00 (adult)/$21.00 (child)
Australian Museum $12.00 (adult)/$ 6.00 (child)
Sydney Wildlife World $34.99 (adult)/$17.99 (child)
Australian National Maritime Museum $32.00 (adult)/$17.00 (child)
Sydney Tower Skywalk $69.99 (adult)/$44.99 (child)