BAD news if you live in Melbourne or Brisbane ... you’re being ripped off when it comes to your coffee.

New research from Skip (a food and drink ordering app) has looked into who pays the most for coffee between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. They crunched the data from more than 200,000 coffee orders to determine the preferences of caffeine addicts around the country.

And it seems that Sydneysiders pay the least for their coffee, with Brisbane and Melbourne locals paying a higher average per cup.

This data also allows us to do the maths and discover that the average Australian ordering a medium takeaway coffee each day is spending $1522.05 a year on their caffeine habit.

The research also showed that Queenslanders and people in NSW show a firm preference for the flat white, while Victorians are keen for a latte. But the beloved cappuccino, with its froth and sprinkle of chocolate, still ranks highly — it came in second in NSW and Queensland and third in Victoria.

The data from Skip also highlights the trend towards personalisation in coffee orders with a number of highly specific beverage options making an appearance on the list. Among the specialist orders gaining popularity are the three quarter latte, pour over, cold drip and the very Melbourne-specific ‘magic’ (steamed milk poured over a double ristretto and served in a 160ml glass).

Read more

What coffee does to your body

Is coffee good for me?

What chemicals are in your body