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How much does 7 days in Sydney & Melbourne cost?
Per person · flights excluded · updated October 2026
Cost by city (mid-range)
| City | Per day | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Sydney4 days · 4 nights | $305 | $1,221 |
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne3 days · 2 nights | $237 | $712 |
| Total (7 days) | $276 | $1,932 |
Sydney is the priciest stop at about $305 a day; Melbourne is the cheapest at about $237. Lodging is 45% of the total.
Where the money goes
| Lodging | 45% | $865 |
| Food | 33% | $642 |
| Transport | 12% | $223 |
| Sights | 10% | $202 |
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FAQ
How much does 7 days in Sydney → Melbourne cost?
About $1,932 per person without flights — $276 a day. Budget travelers spend about $1,231; comfortable travelers about $3,074.
Which stop is the most expensive?
Sydney is the priciest stop at about $305 a day; Melbourne is the cheapest at about $237. Lodging is 45% of the total.
What if two of us go?
Sharing a room and taxis, two people spend about $2,776 in total, or $1,388 each — 28% less per person than going solo.
Are flights included?
No. Open this plan in the app and add your flight and any trains or buses between cities under 'Flights & long-distance travel' to include them.
How is this calculated?
From reference prices for lodging, meals, coffee, taxis and entry tickets in 502 cities, plus a 3% card fee and a typical-traveler premium. In the app, cities with 3+ trip reports from real travelers use what they actually spent. Updated October 2026.
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