Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 3.2% higher than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 14.7% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 39.8% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 0.9% lower than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 4.6% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 4.5% higher than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | -3.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 130.00 A$ | +8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 11.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.30 A$ | 4.83 A$ | -8.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.09 A$ | 3.49 A$ | -14.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.44 A$ | 3.25 A$ | -5.4 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.89 A$ | 9.71 A$ | -1.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.92 A$ | 3.48 A$ | +19.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.46 A$ | 1.50 A$ | +2.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.39 A$ | 6.13 A$ | -4.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.55 A$ | 6.37 A$ | +14.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.95 A$ | 5.87 A$ | -1.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.93 A$ | 10.25 A$ | +3.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.34 A$ | 2.16 A$ | -7.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.71 A$ | 1.72 A$ | +0.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.92 A$ | 1.82 A$ | -5.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.00 A$ | 3.53 A$ | +17.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.47 A$ | 1.72 A$ | +16.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.13 A$ | 1.50 A$ | +32.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 A$ | 4.16 A$ | +38.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.40 A$ | 2.50 A$ | +4.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 A$ | 18.00 A$ | -5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.76 A$ | 7.00 A$ | +3.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.63 A$ | 7.42 A$ | -2.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 42.00 A$ | +5.0 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.25 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +17.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +44.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.99 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -28.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.99 A$ | 4.51 A$ | +50.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | -29.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.31 A$ | 7.73 A$ | +5.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000.00 A$ | 35,290.00 A$ | +0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,565.83 A$ | 30,180.44 A$ | +2.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 310.16 A$ | 252.69 A$ | -18.5 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 1.01 A$ | 0.88 A$ | -12.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 87.50 A$ | 83.44 A$ | -4.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 71.51 A$ | 91.18 A$ | +27.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.19 A$ | 25.69 A$ | +33.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.25 A$ | 24.00 A$ | +7.9 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,402.54 A$ | 2,551.67 A$ | +6.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,548.80 A$ | 24,323.68 A$ | +12.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 114.23 A$ | 123.24 A$ | +7.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 89.27 A$ | 85.02 A$ | -4.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 178.24 A$ | 176.17 A$ | -1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 223.00 A$ | 199.29 A$ | -10.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,397.22 A$ | 2,936.09 A$ | +22.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,782.61 A$ | 2,125.76 A$ | +19.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,708.73 A$ | 5,992.26 A$ | +61.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,661.00 A$ | 3,719.16 A$ | +39.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 881.93 A$ | 2,040.00 A$ | +131.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 722.80 A$ | 1,242.80 A$ | +71.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,193.03 A$ | 6,223.01 A$ | +19.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.19 | 4.44 | -14.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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