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

Latte in Sydney

A Latte in Sydney costs $5.50 at the median café — −1.8% below the national median of $5.60.

Sydney median
$5.50
Across 2,267 venues in Sydney that priced a Latte this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Sydney price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$4.50 p10median $5.50$6.90 p90
Strong sample
n=2,267 venues · spread $4.50–$6.90 · October 2026
Sydney vs the rest
Sydney
$5.50
Alice Springs
$6.25
Newcastle
$6.00
Wagga Wagga
$6.00
Bendigo
$6.00
Australia
$5.60
Latte prices in Sydney — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Latte in Sydney?

A Latte in Sydney costs $5.50 at the median café, based on 2,267 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $5.00 and $6.00.

Is a Latte in Sydney dearer than the national average?

Sydney's median of $5.50 sits −1.8% below the national median of $5.60.

What is the full price range?

Across Sydney, 80% of cafés charge between $4.50 and $6.90 for a Latte. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Latte by region in Sydney
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs Sydney
n
Dural - Wisemans Ferry
$5.50
0.0%
n=3100
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What else costs what in Sydney
October 2026 Reading
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%Pot of Tea $5.00 −3.8%

This is the Sydney reading of the Latte 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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