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October 2026 reading
The Dirty Chai Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
October 2026 reading · Next: April 2027

Dirty Chai in Sydney

A Dirty Chai in Sydney costs $6.05 at the median café — −6.9% below the national median of $6.50.

Sydney median
$6.05
Across 747 venues in Sydney that priced a Dirty Chai this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Sydney price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$5.25 p10median $6.05$7.70 p90
Strong sample
n=747 venues · spread $5.25–$7.70 · October 2026
Sydney vs the rest
Sydney
$6.05
Townsville
$7.25
Cairns
$7.15
Ballarat
$7.00
Mackay
$7.00
Australia
$6.50
Dirty Chai prices in Sydney — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Dirty Chai in Sydney?

A Dirty Chai in Sydney costs $6.05 at the median café, based on 747 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $5.55 and $7.00.

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

Sydney's median of $6.05 sits −6.9% below the national median of $6.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Sydney, 80% of cafés charge between $5.25 and $7.70 for a Dirty Chai. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Dirty Chai by region in Sydney
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs Sydney
n
Dural - Wisemans Ferry
$6.25
+3.3%
n=1162
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What else costs what in Sydney
October 2026 Reading
Latte $5.50 −1.8%Chai Latte $5.50 −5.2%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Mocha $5.80 −3.3%Flat White $5.25 −4.5%Short Black $4.25 −5.6%Long Black $5.08 −4.2%Cappuccino $5.25 −4.5%Macchiato $4.50 0.0%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Matcha Latte $6.70 +1.5%

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: April 2027.

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