Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Canberra 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Canberra are 17.9% higher than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Canberra are 15.4% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Canberra are 10.2% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canberra are 58.4% higher than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Canberra are 5.5% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canberra is 33.3% lower than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +150.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 A$ | 207.50 A$ | +38.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 16.50 A$ | 15.00 A$ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 13.50 A$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 13.50 A$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.53 A$ | 5.80 A$ | +4.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.93 A$ | 4.37 A$ | +11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.41 A$ | 3.70 A$ | +8.4 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.59 A$ | 10.32 A$ | +7.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.23 A$ | 3.51 A$ | +8.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.55 A$ | 1.51 A$ | -2.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.42 A$ | 6.89 A$ | +7.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.95 A$ | 8.13 A$ | +17.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.31 A$ | 6.21 A$ | -1.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.88 A$ | 10.84 A$ | +9.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 A$ | 2.34 A$ | -0.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.82 A$ | 1.93 A$ | +5.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.41 A$ | +9.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.79 A$ | 4.02 A$ | +44.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 1.81 A$ | +7.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 A$ | 1.58 A$ | +15.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.62 A$ | 3.90 A$ | +7.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.72 A$ | 3.43 A$ | +26.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 A$ | 21.00 A$ | +31.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.53 A$ | 8.09 A$ | +7.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.85 A$ | 9.11 A$ | +2.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.70 A$ | 4.75 A$ | +1.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 168.00 A$ | 180.00 A$ | +7.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 A$ | 6.00 A$ | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.43 A$ | 4.18 A$ | -5.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 A$ | 7.99 A$ | +10.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,000.00 A$ | 44,423.00 A$ | +11.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,130.95 A$ | 35,250.00 A$ | +0.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 349.14 A$ | 392.40 A$ | +12.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 47.74 A$ | 51.08 A$ | +7.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 84.12 A$ | 107.43 A$ | +27.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.36 A$ | 102.75 A$ | +42.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.32 A$ | 32.72 A$ | +29.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 25.00 A$ | 23.00 A$ | -8.0 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,515.25 A$ | 2,845.71 A$ | +13.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,226.18 A$ | 24,506.25 A$ | +21.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 130.37 A$ | 143.27 A$ | +9.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 106.05 A$ | 133.19 A$ | +25.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 177.96 A$ | 203.87 A$ | +14.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 214.13 A$ | 276.47 A$ | +29.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,579.18 A$ | 2,775.64 A$ | +7.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,886.44 A$ | 2,203.88 A$ | +16.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,899.85 A$ | 4,249.95 A$ | +9.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,906.79 A$ | 3,189.28 A$ | +9.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,066.39 A$ | 1,169.60 A$ | +9.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 838.56 A$ | 972.47 A$ | +16.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,697.54 A$ | 4,386.14 A$ | -23.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.48 | 6.41 | -1.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 205 | 105 |
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