Sydney, Australia
+15% vs Sydney avgPaddington is a moderately-priced area within Sydney, with a cost of living index of 85.7 — that is +15% compared to the Sydney average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around A$3,595/month, compared to a range of A$2,251 in Bankstown to A$4,064 in Double Bay.
For a typical resident of Paddington, housing takes up roughly 52% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately A$143,798 before tax.
Salaries in Paddington reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 85.7:
After tax and deductions of 19.9% in Australia, take-home pay for someone earning A$143,798 would be roughly A$115,183/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a A$91,331 salary in Paddington, Sydney (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Paddington would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $64,275 |
| London | GBP | £55,314 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 321,618 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Bay | 96.9 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Mosman | 95.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| CBD | 93.1 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Bondi | 90.9 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Pyrmont | 87.9 | 1.18x | +18% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Paddington, Sydney to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Paddington is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Sydney. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #7 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Paddington is above the Sydney average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.