Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Brisbane 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brisbane are 5.4% lower than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brisbane are 3.3% lower than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Brisbane are 1.4% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brisbane are 7.0% lower than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Brisbane are 5.6% lower than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brisbane is 2.1% higher than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | +10.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 16.50 A$ | 15.00 A$ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.53 A$ | 5.29 A$ | -4.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.93 A$ | 4.27 A$ | +8.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.41 A$ | 3.45 A$ | +1.1 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.59 A$ | 7.82 A$ | -18.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.23 A$ | 3.11 A$ | -3.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.55 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +1.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.42 A$ | 5.77 A$ | -10.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.95 A$ | 6.31 A$ | -9.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.31 A$ | 5.62 A$ | -10.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.87 A$ | 10.32 A$ | +4.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 A$ | 2.08 A$ | -11.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.82 A$ | 1.82 A$ | -0.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.34 A$ | +6.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.79 A$ | 2.46 A$ | -11.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 1.65 A$ | -1.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 A$ | 1.46 A$ | +7.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.62 A$ | 2.98 A$ | -17.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.72 A$ | 2.52 A$ | -7.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.53 A$ | 8.27 A$ | +9.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.85 A$ | 8.48 A$ | -4.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.70 A$ | 4.34 A$ | -7.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 168.00 A$ | 220.00 A$ | +31.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 A$ | 3.50 A$ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.43 A$ | 3.69 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 A$ | 54.30 A$ | -32.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 A$ | 7.52 A$ | +4.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,000.00 A$ | 40,750.00 A$ | +1.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,130.95 A$ | 32,060.38 A$ | -8.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 349.14 A$ | 310.17 A$ | -11.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 47.74 A$ | 36.04 A$ | -24.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 84.12 A$ | 78.59 A$ | -6.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.36 A$ | 80.39 A$ | +11.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.32 A$ | 28.25 A$ | +11.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 25.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,515.25 A$ | 2,408.97 A$ | -4.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,226.18 A$ | 13,536.67 A$ | -33.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 130.37 A$ | 134.35 A$ | +3.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 106.05 A$ | 73.71 A$ | -30.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 177.96 A$ | 192.57 A$ | +8.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 214.13 A$ | 168.45 A$ | -21.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,579.18 A$ | 2,535.31 A$ | -1.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,886.44 A$ | 2,186.17 A$ | +15.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,899.85 A$ | 4,010.74 A$ | +2.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,906.79 A$ | 2,699.52 A$ | -7.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,066.39 A$ | 1,291.40 A$ | +21.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 838.56 A$ | 934.60 A$ | +11.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,697.54 A$ | 5,627.74 A$ | -1.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.48 | 6.33 | -2.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 205 | 206 |
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