Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Canberra 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Canberra are 16.6% higher than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Canberra are 14.7% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Canberra are 10.5% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canberra are 54.7% higher than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Canberra are 4.6% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canberra is 29.5% lower than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 A$ | 49.00 A$ | +145.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 A$ | 200.00 A$ | +33.3 % |
| 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$ | 13.00 A$ | +8.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.47 A$ | 5.73 A$ | +4.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.86 A$ | 4.34 A$ | +12.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.36 A$ | 3.63 A$ | +8.1 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.59 A$ | 10.32 A$ | +7.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.23 A$ | 3.55 A$ | +9.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.53 A$ | 1.45 A$ | -5.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.39 A$ | 6.78 A$ | +6.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.92 A$ | 7.56 A$ | +9.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.31 A$ | 6.14 A$ | -2.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.87 A$ | 10.49 A$ | +6.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.34 A$ | 2.34 A$ | -0.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.84 A$ | 1.93 A$ | +4.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.41 A$ | +9.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.73 A$ | 4.02 A$ | +47.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 1.81 A$ | +7.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.35 A$ | 1.58 A$ | +16.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.58 A$ | 3.90 A$ | +8.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.65 A$ | 3.43 A$ | +29.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.50 A$ | 21.00 A$ | +27.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.41 A$ | 8.09 A$ | +9.2 % |
| 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) | 4.60 A$ | 4.75 A$ | +3.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 168.00 A$ | 171.30 A$ | +2.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 A$ | 6.00 A$ | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 4.18 A$ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.18 A$ | 7.89 A$ | +9.9 % |
| 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) | 36,025.68 A$ | 35,250.00 A$ | -2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 341.30 A$ | 389.10 A$ | +14.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 46.44 A$ | 51.17 A$ | +10.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.58 A$ | 106.83 A$ | +27.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.29 A$ | 100.85 A$ | +43.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.84 A$ | 31.94 A$ | +28.6 % |
| 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 | 2,444.85 A$ | 2,753.33 A$ | +12.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,790.67 A$ | 23,175.00 A$ | +17.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 130.37 A$ | 142.24 A$ | +9.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 102.60 A$ | 130.06 A$ | +26.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 177.96 A$ | 201.77 A$ | +13.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 207.32 A$ | 274.93 A$ | +32.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,566.42 A$ | 2,757.35 A$ | +7.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,862.20 A$ | 2,188.62 A$ | +17.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,845.69 A$ | 4,206.77 A$ | +9.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,869.86 A$ | 3,166.62 A$ | +10.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,060.46 A$ | 1,135.22 A$ | +7.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 830.01 A$ | 942.26 A$ | +13.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,770.32 A$ | 4,665.37 A$ | -19.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.44 | 6.32 | -1.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 204 | 102 |
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