Cost of Living Comparison Between Canberra and Perth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Perth are 13.7% lower than in Canberra (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Perth are 12.4% lower than in Canberra | |
| Rent Prices in Perth are 9.5% lower than in Canberra | |
| Restaurant Prices in Perth are 35.4% lower than in Canberra | |
| Groceries Prices in Perth are 3.2% lower than in Canberra | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Perth is 43.5% higher than in Canberra | |
Restaurants | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 49.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -59.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 A$ | 150.00 A$ | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 16.50 A$ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 13.50 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -7.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.76 A$ | 5.43 A$ | -5.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.34 A$ | 3.88 A$ | -10.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.63 A$ | 3.43 A$ | -5.7 % |
Markets | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.32 A$ | 9.66 A$ | -6.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.55 A$ | 3.30 A$ | -6.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.48 A$ | 1.53 A$ | +3.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.73 A$ | 6.40 A$ | -4.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.56 A$ | 6.92 A$ | -8.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.02 A$ | 6.18 A$ | +2.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.49 A$ | 9.87 A$ | -5.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.39 A$ | 2.34 A$ | -2.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.94 A$ | 1.84 A$ | -4.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.35 A$ | 2.27 A$ | -3.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.08 A$ | 2.73 A$ | -33.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.84 A$ | 1.69 A$ | -8.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.59 A$ | 1.35 A$ | -14.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.83 A$ | 3.55 A$ | -7.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.53 A$ | 2.71 A$ | -23.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 21.00 A$ | 16.50 A$ | -21.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.09 A$ | 7.41 A$ | -8.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.11 A$ | 8.85 A$ | -2.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 47.04 A$ | +17.6 % |
Transportation | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.75 A$ | 4.85 A$ | +2.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 171.30 A$ | 169.00 A$ | -1.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 A$ | 7.00 A$ | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 A$ | 4.83 A$ | +15.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 80.00 A$ | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.89 A$ | 7.13 A$ | -9.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | 40,000.00 A$ | -10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,250.00 A$ | 36,025.68 A$ | +2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 389.10 A$ | 341.30 A$ | -12.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 51.17 A$ | 46.44 A$ | -9.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 106.83 A$ | 83.58 A$ | -21.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 100.85 A$ | 70.33 A$ | -30.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.94 A$ | 24.84 A$ | -22.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 23.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +8.7 % |
Childcare | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,753.33 A$ | 2,560.23 A$ | -7.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,175.00 A$ | 19,790.67 A$ | -14.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 142.24 A$ | 130.37 A$ | -8.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 130.06 A$ | 102.60 A$ | -21.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 201.77 A$ | 177.96 A$ | -11.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 274.93 A$ | 207.32 A$ | -24.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,746.32 A$ | 2,566.42 A$ | -6.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,188.62 A$ | 1,862.20 A$ | -14.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,206.77 A$ | 3,845.69 A$ | -8.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,166.62 A$ | 2,869.86 A$ | -9.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,135.22 A$ | 1,060.46 A$ | -6.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 942.26 A$ | 830.01 A$ | -11.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canberra Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,665.37 A$ | 5,864.62 A$ | +25.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.32 | 6.44 | +1.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 97 | 200 |
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