Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Perth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Perth are 4.5% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Perth are 15.0% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Perth are 31.4% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Perth are 0.8% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Perth are 4.4% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Perth is 10.5% higher than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 130.00 A$ | 150.00 A$ | +15.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 16.50 A$ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.06 A$ | 5.43 A$ | +7.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.99 A$ | 3.88 A$ | -2.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 A$ | 3.43 A$ | +5.4 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.85 A$ | 9.66 A$ | +9.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.93 A$ | 3.30 A$ | -16.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.58 A$ | 1.53 A$ | -2.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.22 A$ | 6.40 A$ | +2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.63 A$ | 6.92 A$ | -19.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.94 A$ | 6.18 A$ | +4.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.50 A$ | 9.87 A$ | -6.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.22 A$ | 2.34 A$ | +5.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.91 A$ | 1.84 A$ | -3.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.14 A$ | 2.27 A$ | +6.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.97 A$ | 2.73 A$ | -8.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.71 A$ | 1.69 A$ | -1.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.58 A$ | 1.35 A$ | -14.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.46 A$ | 3.55 A$ | +2.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.50 A$ | 2.71 A$ | +8.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 16.50 A$ | -17.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.20 A$ | 7.41 A$ | +2.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.68 A$ | 8.85 A$ | +2.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | 47.04 A$ | -5.9 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | 4.85 A$ | -3.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 A$ | 169.00 A$ | -23.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 A$ | 7.00 A$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.24 A$ | 4.83 A$ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 90.00 A$ | 80.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.78 A$ | 7.13 A$ | -8.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 43,000.00 A$ | 40,000.00 A$ | -7.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,138.62 A$ | 36,025.68 A$ | +5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 324.54 A$ | 341.30 A$ | +5.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 41.58 A$ | 46.44 A$ | +11.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 80.45 A$ | 83.58 A$ | +3.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 96.64 A$ | 70.33 A$ | -27.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.23 A$ | 24.84 A$ | -22.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 24.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +4.2 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,220.00 A$ | 2,560.23 A$ | -20.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,662.50 A$ | 19,790.67 A$ | -22.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 120.66 A$ | 130.37 A$ | +8.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 101.30 A$ | 102.60 A$ | +1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 175.58 A$ | 177.96 A$ | +1.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 211.65 A$ | 207.32 A$ | -2.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,350.18 A$ | 2,566.42 A$ | -23.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,370.76 A$ | 1,862.20 A$ | -21.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,633.49 A$ | 3,845.69 A$ | -42.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,890.24 A$ | 2,869.86 A$ | -26.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,326.76 A$ | 1,060.46 A$ | -54.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,471.99 A$ | 830.01 A$ | -43.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,244.36 A$ | 5,864.62 A$ | -6.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.43 | 6.44 | +0.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 402 | 200 |
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