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Updated: December 18th, 2018

Between rent, groceries and transport costs, simply existing in Sydney can be a tough gig. That's why it's worth taking note of places where you can get lunch or dinner around the $10 mark. Work your way through this (thankfully extensive) list of Sydney's best cheap eats – you'll be surprised at how far a tenner can really go.

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Best Late-Night Eats in Sydney

Marrickville Pork Roll

A hole-in-the-wall famous for prices and generosity alike.

236A Illawarra Road
Marrickville NSW 2204

Hot Star

One piece of juicy, fried chicken breast for $8.50 is all you need.

96 Liverpool Street
Sydney NSW 2000

The Fish Shop

Snack on salt fish croquettes for only $12.

22 Challis Avenue
Potts Point NSW 2011
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Coffee Tea & Me Redfern

The bagel and coffee combo is the answer to early starts.

93b Redfern Street
Redfern NSW 2016

Black Star Pastry Newtown

Opt for the $9 lamb shank and red wine pie.

277 Australia Street
Newtown NSW 2042

Malacca Straits on Broadway

The $12 nasi lamak is right at the top of the list of Sydney’s best.

5/66 Mountain Stree
Ultimo NSW 2007
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Din Tai Fung

The $9.80 pork-and-veg wontons are one of DTF's best-kept secrets.

Westfield Sydney 188 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Mamak - Haymarket

World-famous roti, sambal and change from a $10 note.

15 Goulburn Street
Haymarket NSW
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The Pig & Pastry

The $10.50 egg and bacon roll is a steal.

1 Station Street
Petersham NSW 2049

Parlour Lane Roasters

Try the $8.50 avocado smash on sourdough.

49 Market Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Beach Burrito - Bondi

Score a starter nachos for $10. And on Thursdays, two tacos and a tinnie for $10.

252 Campbell Parade
North Bondi NSW 2026
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Penny Fours

The $6 quiche holds its own against the sweeter options.

141 Norton Street
Leichhardt NSW

Hong Ha Bakery

There's always a line for the excellent (and inexpensive) banh mi.

1151 Botany Road
Mascot NSW

El Topo

$6 tacos? Don't mind if we do.

Level 3, The Eastern Hotel 500 Oxford Street
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
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Bourke Street Bakery

Featuring a handful of sub-$10 sandwiches and $5.50 sausage rolls that won't be beaten on flavour.

633 Bourke Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Ayam Goreng 99

Indonesian fried chicken for those on a budget.

464 Anzac Parade
Kingsford NSW 2032

The Soda Factory

Anyone for $1 hot dogs?

16 Wentworth Avenue
Surry Hills NSW 2010
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El Jannah

The go-to for top notch Lebanese-style charcoal chicken. Almost the entire menu is under $10.

4-8 South Street
Granville NSW 2142

Pastizzi Cafe

A Maltese diner serving traditional diamond-shaped pastries for $2.70 apiece.

523 King Street
Newtown NSW 2042
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The Norfolk

Tacos are $3 on the famed Taco Tuesdays.

305 Cleveland Street
Surry Hills NSW
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Neighbourhood

The $10 jaffles are worth every cent.

16 Buckingham Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Fika Swedish Kitchen

Swedish-style sandwiches for just $9.

5B Market Lane
Manly NSW 2095
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