Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Melbourne are 2.56% lower than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Melbourne are 7.04% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 34.18% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 10.08% lower than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 6.83% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 2.01% higher than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 A$ | 17.00 A$ | -15.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 93.50 A$ | 80.00 A$ | -14.44 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | +11.11 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.64 A$ | 4.41 A$ | -4.90 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.09 A$ | 3.26 A$ | +5.29 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.88 A$ | 2.87 A$ | -0.30 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.64 A$ | 6.01 A$ | -9.43 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.59 A$ | 2.71 A$ | +4.74 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.34 A$ | 1.22 A$ | -8.96 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.96 A$ | 4.71 A$ | -4.92 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.69 A$ | 5.52 A$ | +17.65 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.75 A$ | 5.11 A$ | +7.55 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.23 A$ | 7.40 A$ | +2.26 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.87 A$ | 2.05 A$ | +9.68 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.52 A$ | 1.47 A$ | -2.90 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.50 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +4.63 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.05 A$ | 2.21 A$ | +7.84 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.43 A$ | 1.46 A$ | +2.18 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.86 A$ | 1.16 A$ | +35.76 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.08 A$ | 2.83 A$ | +35.67 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.63 A$ | 2.07 A$ | -21.18 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.02 A$ | 5.93 A$ | +18.15 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.28 A$ | 5.66 A$ | +7.26 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 35.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | +14.29 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.40 A$ | 4.50 A$ | +2.27 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 145.00 A$ | 159.00 A$ | +9.66 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.40 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -7.41 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.77 A$ | 2.68 A$ | -3.20 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 49.00 A$ | 34.20 A$ | -30.20 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.94 A$ | 5.32 A$ | +7.55 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,000.00 A$ | 27,000.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,396.70 A$ | 25,588.04 A$ | -3.06 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 230.33 A$ | 200.75 A$ | -12.84 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.66 A$ | 0.19 A$ | -71.33 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.61 A$ | 70.58 A$ | -0.04 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 68.79 A$ | 65.09 A$ | -5.37 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.52 A$ | 23.14 A$ | +18.54 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,812.30 A$ | 2,293.08 A$ | +26.53 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,836.36 A$ | 19,193.33 A$ | +14.00 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 96.86 A$ | 101.29 A$ | +4.57 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.43 A$ | 53.68 A$ | -17.96 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 132.72 A$ | 129.71 A$ | -2.27 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.40 A$ | 137.83 A$ | -2.52 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,486.05 A$ | 1,792.27 A$ | +20.61 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,046.92 A$ | 1,402.79 A$ | +33.99 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,445.71 A$ | 3,329.17 A$ | +36.12 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,588.10 A$ | 2,286.83 A$ | +44.00 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 629.36 A$ | 914.35 A$ | +45.28 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 468.12 A$ | 751.77 A$ | +60.59 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,662.24 A$ | 5,090.97 A$ | +9.20 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.91 | 3.29 | -15.70 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | January 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 133 | 250 |
Cities near Perth: | Cost of Living in Wanneroo | 16.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mandurah | 43.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Margaret River | 166.50 miles |
Cities near Melbourne: | Cost of Living in Ballarat | 71.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wangaratta | 149.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albury | 195.47 miles |
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