Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Melbourne are 1.0% lower than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Melbourne are 0.8% lower than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 0.4% lower than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 1.5% lower than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 6.7% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 3.4% higher than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.50 A$ | 25.00 A$ | -2.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.30 A$ | 5.02 A$ | -5.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.06 A$ | 3.93 A$ | -3.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.47 A$ | 3.52 A$ | +1.4 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.73 A$ | 8.79 A$ | -9.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.88 A$ | 3.19 A$ | +10.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.47 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +6.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.39 A$ | 5.47 A$ | -14.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.71 A$ | 7.21 A$ | +26.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.94 A$ | 5.96 A$ | +0.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.93 A$ | 11.17 A$ | +12.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 A$ | 2.17 A$ | -8.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.74 A$ | 1.72 A$ | -1.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.90 A$ | 1.93 A$ | +1.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.95 A$ | 3.46 A$ | +17.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.44 A$ | 1.87 A$ | +30.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.14 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +38.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 A$ | 5.37 A$ | +79.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.41 A$ | 2.79 A$ | +15.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.88 A$ | 6.84 A$ | -0.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.74 A$ | 7.17 A$ | -7.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 A$ | 4.60 A$ | +15.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 A$ | 163.50 A$ | +9.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.99 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -28.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.99 A$ | 3.86 A$ | +29.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 A$ | 34.14 A$ | -59.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.35 A$ | 7.99 A$ | +8.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000.00 A$ | 34,690.00 A$ | -0.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,060.77 A$ | 28,624.95 A$ | -4.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 310.16 A$ | 255.63 A$ | -17.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 1.01 A$ | 0.55 A$ | -45.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 88.16 A$ | 81.40 A$ | -7.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.51 A$ | 71.94 A$ | +0.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.19 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +4.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.25 A$ | 22.50 A$ | +1.1 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,402.54 A$ | 2,482.41 A$ | +3.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,548.80 A$ | 28,987.50 A$ | +34.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 113.03 A$ | 126.37 A$ | +11.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 89.56 A$ | 81.65 A$ | -8.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 181.94 A$ | 173.31 A$ | -4.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 223.42 A$ | 195.84 A$ | -12.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,393.90 A$ | 2,156.00 A$ | -9.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,774.56 A$ | 1,721.47 A$ | -3.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,733.17 A$ | 3,925.34 A$ | +5.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,629.52 A$ | 2,683.81 A$ | +2.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 881.93 A$ | 1,001.75 A$ | +13.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 722.80 A$ | 919.94 A$ | +27.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,171.00 A$ | 5,303.77 A$ | +2.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.17 | 4.48 | -13.4 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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