Public Transport & Car Costs in Sydney
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Sydney, Australia is $158. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Sydney: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Sydney | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Sydney | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Sydney
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $4.06 | $2.90 – $7.25 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $158 | $145 – $160 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.92 | $2.61 – $7.25 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.81 | $1.59 – $5.44 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $42 | $41 – $44 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.40 | $1.18 – $1.74 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $29,004 | $28,054 – $32,630 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $28,394 | $23,928 – $32,630 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $4.06$2.90 – $7.25
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $158$145 – $160
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.92$2.61 – $7.25
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.81$1.59 – $5.44
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $42$41 – $44
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.40$1.18 – $1.74
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $29,004$28,054 – $32,630
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $28,394$23,928 – $32,630
Other categories in Sydney
Transportation in Sydney: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Sydney?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Sydney, Australia is around $158. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Sydney?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Sydney main cost-of-living page.