Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 3.1% higher than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 17.5% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 50.1% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 4.8% lower than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 0.8% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 13.8% lower than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 A$ | 24.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 17.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | -11.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 A$ | 10.45 A$ | -5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +9.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.38 A$ | 5.01 A$ | -6.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.75 A$ | 3.89 A$ | +3.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.29 A$ | 3.13 A$ | -5.0 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.66 A$ | 8.48 A$ | -12.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.30 A$ | 3.78 A$ | +14.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.47 A$ | 1.54 A$ | +5.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.40 A$ | 6.08 A$ | -4.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.26 A$ | 7.69 A$ | +6.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.27 A$ | 5.83 A$ | -6.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.87 A$ | 9.81 A$ | -0.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.32 A$ | 2.20 A$ | -5.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.82 A$ | 1.89 A$ | +3.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.22 A$ | 2.08 A$ | -5.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.68 A$ | 2.87 A$ | +7.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.62 A$ | 1.65 A$ | +1.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.32 A$ | 1.52 A$ | +15.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.40 A$ | 3.37 A$ | -0.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.57 A$ | 2.24 A$ | -12.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.50 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +29.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.33 A$ | 6.98 A$ | -4.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.13 A$ | 7.99 A$ | -1.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 49.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +2.0 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.60 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +8.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 130.43 A$ | 218.70 A$ | +67.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.60 A$ | 7.00 A$ | +6.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.63 A$ | 7.24 A$ | +28.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 76.00 A$ | 85.00 A$ | +11.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.05 A$ | 7.76 A$ | +10.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,000.00 A$ | 43,711.50 A$ | +9.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,822.74 A$ | 33,728.05 A$ | -5.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 308.94 A$ | 290.93 A$ | -5.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 45.54 A$ | 39.83 A$ | -12.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.74 A$ | 78.27 A$ | -1.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.78 A$ | 88.93 A$ | +33.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.88 A$ | 29.98 A$ | +31.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 24.50 A$ | 23.00 A$ | -6.1 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,445.00 A$ | 3,137.89 A$ | +28.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 18,100.00 A$ | 24,043.75 A$ | +32.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 122.81 A$ | 112.56 A$ | -8.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 80.31 A$ | 92.23 A$ | +14.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 156.52 A$ | 165.78 A$ | +5.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 169.88 A$ | 196.58 A$ | +15.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,372.64 A$ | 3,266.17 A$ | +37.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,734.70 A$ | 2,255.04 A$ | +30.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,676.88 A$ | 6,419.81 A$ | +74.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,614.26 A$ | 3,669.89 A$ | +40.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 763.36 A$ | 2,054.57 A$ | +169.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 500.53 A$ | 1,286.34 A$ | +157.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,250.84 A$ | 6,334.90 A$ | +1.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.37 | 6.32 | -0.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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