How much does a Sydney Opera House cost?
Typical cost
102,000,000 $
A multi-venue performing arts centre on Sydney Harbour, opened in 1973 and roofed with over a million tiles.
Final cost in 1973 Australian dollars, against an original estimate of A$7 million.
How that compares
Sydney Opera House against things of a similar money.
Millau Viaduct 424,000,000 $
Boeing 747 260,000,000 $
Boeing 737 106,000,000 $
Sydney Opera House 102,000,000 $
Falcon 9 67,000,000 $
Hoover Dam 49,000,000 $
Empire State Building 40,950,000 $
Golden Gate Bridge 35,000,000 $
How to read this figure
This is a typical purchase price, not a quote. Actual prices move with specification, brand and where you buy.
Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.
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Common questions
- How much does Sydney Opera House cost?
- Sydney Opera House costs 102,000,000 $. Final cost in 1973 Australian dollars, against an original estimate of A$7 million.
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Sources
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