Accommodation:
On average a hostel costs about 20-30 AUD. I would estimate that a private room in a hostel would be somewhere between 50-80 AUD, while a room in a standard hotel would be somewhere between 80-120 AUD. Larger hotels, or finer rooms will come at somewhere between 200 and 300 AUD.
Food:
Eating out is expensive, and Sydney is no exception. Expect to pay anywhere between 15-25 AUD for entrees in a sit-down restaurant, and 30-35 AUD for more exquisite dining. Quick meals, salads, take-away and sandwiches for grab and go will be somewhere between 6-10 AUD.
Suggested daily BUDGET for Backpacking Sydney:
Type | Accommodation | Food | Transportation | Daily Sum |
Budget | 10-30 AUD | 15-21 AUD | 15 AUD | 30-80 AUD |
Mid range | 80-200 AUD | 30-50 AUD | 20 AUD | 180-300 AUD |
Luxury | 300+ AUD | 70+ AUD | 30+ AUD | 470+ AUD |