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April 2026 reading
The Dirty Chai Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
April 2026 reading · Next: October 2026

Dirty Chai in Sydney

A Dirty Chai in Sydney costs $5.94 at the median café — −1.0% below the national median of $6.00.

Sydney median
$5.94
Across 139 venues in Sydney that priced a Dirty Chai this reading.
First readingApril 2026 reading
Sydney price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$5.00 p10median $5.94$7.11 p90
Strong sample
n=139 venues · spread $5.00–$7.11 · April 2026
Sydney vs the rest
Sydney
$5.94
Townsville
$7.20
Port Macquarie
$6.65
Darwin
$6.65
Tamworth
$6.50
Australia
$6.00
Dirty Chai prices in Sydney — the short answers
April 2026 Reading

How much is a Dirty Chai in Sydney?

A Dirty Chai in Sydney costs $5.94 at the median café, based on 139 priced menus in the April 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $5.50 and $6.83.

Is a Dirty Chai in Sydney dearer than the national average?

Sydney's median of $5.94 sits −1.0% below the national median of $6.00.

What is the full price range?

Across Sydney, 80% of cafés charge between $5.00 and $7.11 for a Dirty Chai. Prices refresh with the October 2026 reading.

Dirty Chai by region in Sydney
April 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs Sydney
n
Gosford
$6.00
+1.0%
n=248
What else costs what in Sydney
April 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.50 0.0%Hot Chocolate $5.25 −4.5%Short Black $4.00 −4.8%Mocha $5.50 −4.3%Latte $5.20 −3.7%Long Black $5.00 0.0%Flat White $5.00 −4.8%Cappuccino $5.00 −4.8%Iced Latte $6.60 +1.5%Macchiato $4.50 0.0%Matcha Latte $6.00 0.0%Bacon & Egg Roll $14.00 −3.4%

This is the Sydney reading of the Dirty Chai Index — part of the full Sydney reading. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: October 2026.

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