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Sydney

Expensive but world-class infrastructure and a real remote-work community

In Sydney, a mid-range month runs about $4,507 (A$6,325) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very High

More expensive day to day than about 95% of cities

Internet8.9/10

Faster internet than about 90% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking9/10

Better coworking than about 90% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness9.5/10

Better wellness options than about 95% of cities

Getting There8.7/10

Easier to reach than about 85% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

35 categories for Sydney, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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