Australia

Sydney

#1 Top 5 cities

Sydney is the country's most complete expat option, but it is also one of the most expensive.

Country overview

Population

5 638 830

Year-round temperatures

Day: 17°C až 27°C

Night: 8°C až 19°C

Climate

The coastal climate is mild for most of the year, with a warm summer and comfortable winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

9/10

Safety

8/10

Sydney is generally safe, but theft, assault, and property crime still occur; normal precautions are appropriate in nightlife, transport, and crowded areas.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Bushfire, extreme heat, severe storms, and coastal or river flooding can disrupt the region, while tropical-cyclone and major earthquake risks are lower.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 10/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Beaches and sea

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher prices