Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 4.6% higher than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 17.8% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 45.8% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 3.9% lower than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 5.5% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 10.9% lower than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 16.50 A$ | 15.00 A$ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 11.00 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.53 A$ | 5.07 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.93 A$ | 4.03 A$ | +2.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.41 A$ | 3.30 A$ | -3.4 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.59 A$ | 8.91 A$ | -7.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.23 A$ | 3.86 A$ | +19.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.55 A$ | 1.58 A$ | +2.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.42 A$ | 6.22 A$ | -3.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.95 A$ | 8.63 A$ | +24.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.31 A$ | 5.88 A$ | -6.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.87 A$ | 10.40 A$ | +5.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 A$ | 2.21 A$ | -6.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.82 A$ | 1.90 A$ | +4.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 2.16 A$ | -1.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.79 A$ | 2.98 A$ | +6.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 1.70 A$ | +0.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.36 A$ | 1.59 A$ | +16.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.62 A$ | 3.40 A$ | -6.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.72 A$ | 2.52 A$ | -7.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.53 A$ | 7.88 A$ | +4.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.85 A$ | 8.68 A$ | -2.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +11.1 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.70 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +6.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 168.00 A$ | 220.00 A$ | +31.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.43 A$ | 7.24 A$ | +63.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80.00 A$ | 90.00 A$ | +12.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.21 A$ | 7.78 A$ | +7.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,000.00 A$ | 42,500.00 A$ | +6.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,130.95 A$ | 34,138.62 A$ | -2.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 349.14 A$ | 332.33 A$ | -4.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 47.74 A$ | 40.88 A$ | -14.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 84.12 A$ | 83.06 A$ | -1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 72.36 A$ | 98.58 A$ | +36.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.32 A$ | 32.82 A$ | +29.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 25.00 A$ | 24.00 A$ | -4.0 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,515.25 A$ | 3,207.62 A$ | +27.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,226.18 A$ | 26,337.50 A$ | +30.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 130.37 A$ | 122.60 A$ | -6.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 106.05 A$ | 102.35 A$ | -3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 177.96 A$ | 174.30 A$ | -2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 214.13 A$ | 215.46 A$ | +0.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,579.18 A$ | 3,381.12 A$ | +31.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,886.44 A$ | 2,366.09 A$ | +25.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,899.85 A$ | 6,794.25 A$ | +74.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,906.79 A$ | 3,897.56 A$ | +34.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,066.39 A$ | 2,394.13 A$ | +124.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 838.56 A$ | 1,519.17 A$ | +81.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,697.54 A$ | 5,980.84 A$ | +5.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.48 | 6.45 | -0.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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