Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Perth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Perth are 3.9% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Perth are 14.8% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Perth are 31.4% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Perth are 4.2% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Perth are 4.6% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Perth is 12.5% higher than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.93 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -19.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 150.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 16.00 A$ | +6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.45 A$ | 12.00 A$ | +14.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.05 A$ | 5.53 A$ | +9.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.92 A$ | 3.93 A$ | +0.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.26 A$ | 3.36 A$ | +2.9 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.92 A$ | 9.71 A$ | +8.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.85 A$ | 3.27 A$ | -15.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.55 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +1.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.20 A$ | 6.37 A$ | +2.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.40 A$ | 6.95 A$ | -17.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.86 A$ | 6.38 A$ | +8.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.52 A$ | 9.88 A$ | -6.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.21 A$ | 2.35 A$ | +6.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.90 A$ | 1.86 A$ | -2.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.17 A$ | 2.21 A$ | +1.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.96 A$ | 2.82 A$ | -4.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 1.70 A$ | +0.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.58 A$ | 1.38 A$ | -12.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.34 A$ | 3.62 A$ | +8.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.41 A$ | 2.72 A$ | +12.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 16.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.11 A$ | 7.53 A$ | -7.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.41 A$ | 8.85 A$ | +5.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | 45.00 A$ | -10.0 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | 4.70 A$ | -6.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 A$ | 168.00 A$ | -23.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 A$ | 7.00 A$ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.24 A$ | 4.43 A$ | -38.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 90.00 A$ | 80.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.74 A$ | 7.21 A$ | -6.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 41,760.50 A$ | 40,000.00 A$ | -4.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,900.55 A$ | 35,130.95 A$ | +3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 332.33 A$ | 349.14 A$ | +5.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 40.15 A$ | 47.74 A$ | +18.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 83.43 A$ | 84.12 A$ | +0.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 97.29 A$ | 72.36 A$ | -25.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.31 A$ | 25.32 A$ | -21.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 24.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +4.2 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,121.58 A$ | 2,515.25 A$ | -19.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,337.50 A$ | 20,226.18 A$ | -23.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 120.28 A$ | 130.37 A$ | +8.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 101.51 A$ | 106.05 A$ | +4.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 173.74 A$ | 177.96 A$ | +2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 212.61 A$ | 214.13 A$ | +0.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,406.82 A$ | 2,579.18 A$ | -24.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,366.09 A$ | 1,886.44 A$ | -20.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,757.71 A$ | 3,899.85 A$ | -42.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,897.56 A$ | 2,906.79 A$ | -25.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,394.13 A$ | 1,066.39 A$ | -55.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,519.17 A$ | 838.56 A$ | -44.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,872.15 A$ | 5,631.75 A$ | -4.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.48 | 6.48 | -0.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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