English is the main language, but Sydney’s a real melting pot. I’ve heard Mandarin, Arabic, Greek and more. Hearing all these languages while walking around the city is a bonza (Aussie slang for “awesome”) experience!
Sydney uses the Australian dollar (A.U.D.), which makes converting from U.S. dollars a little tricky. At first, it’s kind of fun, because you grab a coffee or lunch and think you’re spending too much. Then you check your bank account and… surprise! The conversion catches up with you.
A bottle of water in Sydney usually costs around $3.00 to $4.00 A.U.D., but honestly, you don’t see many people buying them. The city really pushes sustainability. There are refill stations are everywhere, and most cafes encourage reusable bottles. It’s a little different from back home, but it’s cool to see how much everyone cares about cutting down on plastic.
