We have been to both places and are planning to move to Australia 6 months out of the year. Both are great cities and both are somewhat different and alike. We like all the hubbub in Sydney and the quietness in Hobart. Both cities are quite different than American cities.
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They are not the best places to live in Australia. Hobart is too cold in the winter. It snows there. Sydney is Australia's largest city with all the problems of large cities. Lack of public transportation and overcrowding. Too many cars, the traffic is a nightmare. I prefer Brisbane in Queensland. It does not snow in Queensland. You can swim all year long in the Ocean.
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If you're from Pittsburgh, you'll probably find the winter's in Hobart quite balmy. And the humidity of Sydney in summer will make you think you've never left home. Of the two, it really comes down to personal preferences. For me, I'd choose Hobart. It's a quick flight to Melbourne (50-odd minutes) if there's a show (live theatre) you really want to see, but it's far enough away from the "big smoke" to be able to live (instead of merely exist). Sydney's too fast-paced and money-oriented for me. It reminds me of New York. Just too much of a rat-race for my tastes. Hobart's full of history รข€” big enough to have all the modern conveniences, and yet small enough that you don't have to drive for hours to get out into the countryside. So which city is best for you comes down to what YOU want out of life. Brash, bright lights, or quiet comfort and room to live.
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Both great Cities. it depends what you would like to do while there. Hobart will be much cheaper but also quite sleepy compared to Sydney. Hobart is a great base to explore the other areas in Tasmania as the island is small but very different to the rest of the Country. One can have some amazing outdoor adventures in Tasmania. Sydney has some great beaches and better weather. i live on the Gold Coast Australia and just love it here.
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It depends which 6 months you are coming. Don't live in Hobart in our winter if you can help it. If it's our summer you are coming then as you say it depends on what sort of lifestyle you are looking for. I love Tasmania for a holiday but I don't think I'd want to live there, I prefer the hustle bustle of Sydney. Hobart will be significantly cheaper and has fabulous weather in summer.
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Having chosen to move from Sydney to Hobart 6 years ago I can say Hobart has a better lifestyle than Sydney or any of the other capital cities. Statements that Hobart is cold in winter are not correct I have been far colder in Sydney, in Hobart houses are built to maintain an even temperature and people dress appropriately. Hobart doesn't have the noise, pollution and crime of the other capitals. The hubub of of big cities can be gotten nearly anywhere, Hobart offers and active sporting and cultural scene based on participation.
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Sydney is way better. More places, people and just more everything. However, it is the most expensive city in the world to park in.
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sydney sucks and everyone hates everyone there, melbourne is the best but i say go to hobart!
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Sydney !!!!!!!! dude its far far better than Herbart... Hobart is too cold in winter.. n Sydney has the best climate across the World...!!!!! _Criss
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I'd say Sydney because it's usually warm here and pleasant. Hobart has cold winters and I cannot stand them. Though Hobart is drier than Sydney and it gets more sunny days, weird.
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PenguineK, really it's really a matter of personal preference. I'm Canadian, you know that place just north of you. I have been to both, my personal preference going on your question would be Sydney.
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