Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 7.40% higher than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 26.03% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 75.45% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 1.36% higher than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 3.72% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 4.87% lower than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 A$ | 100.00 A$ | +11.11 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.50 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -4.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | -20.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 A$ | 9.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.70 A$ | 4.21 A$ | -10.44 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.36 A$ | 3.29 A$ | -2.34 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.15 A$ | 2.86 A$ | -9.11 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.35 A$ | 6.67 A$ | +5.05 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.31 A$ | 2.74 A$ | +18.41 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 A$ | 1.28 A$ | +5.84 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.71 A$ | 4.96 A$ | +5.22 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.40 A$ | 5.52 A$ | +2.21 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.85 A$ | 5.27 A$ | +8.65 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.29 A$ | 8.62 A$ | +3.98 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.17 A$ | 2.04 A$ | -5.81 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.69 A$ | 1.71 A$ | +1.49 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.68 A$ | 1.63 A$ | -3.17 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.14 A$ | 2.75 A$ | +28.58 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.34 A$ | 1.58 A$ | +17.44 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 A$ | 1.28 A$ | +72.06 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.09 A$ | 2.60 A$ | +23.98 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.00 A$ | 2.26 A$ | +13.37 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 A$ | 16.00 A$ | +6.67 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.98 A$ | 5.50 A$ | +10.43 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.89 A$ | 6.14 A$ | +25.70 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 37.00 A$ | -7.50 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 A$ | 4.50 A$ | +12.50 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 139.00 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +56.40 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.60 A$ | 4.65 A$ | +1.09 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.77 A$ | 3.62 A$ | +30.81 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 49.00 A$ | 56.68 A$ | +15.67 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.58 A$ | 6.02 A$ | +7.96 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 A$ | 30,000.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,298.00 A$ | 27,955.65 A$ | +2.41 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 206.92 A$ | 184.22 A$ | -10.97 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.56 A$ | 0.70 A$ | +23.67 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.10 A$ | 71.42 A$ | -8.55 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 69.20 A$ | 84.53 A$ | +22.16 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.15 A$ | 24.28 A$ | +50.30 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 19.00 A$ | 20.50 A$ | +7.89 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,437.24 A$ | 2,214.02 A$ | +54.05 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,357.14 A$ | 21,442.86 A$ | +31.09 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 92.91 A$ | 111.68 A$ | +20.21 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 71.09 A$ | 72.28 A$ | +1.67 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 130.58 A$ | 148.38 A$ | +13.64 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 137.05 A$ | 161.47 A$ | +17.82 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,601.56 A$ | 2,621.72 A$ | +63.70 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,140.59 A$ | 1,901.52 A$ | +66.71 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,598.56 A$ | 4,844.84 A$ | +86.44 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,753.33 A$ | 3,078.32 A$ | +75.57 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 641.03 A$ | 1,491.48 A$ | +132.67 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 397.12 A$ | 884.29 A$ | +122.68 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,132.43 A$ | 6,153.18 A$ | +19.89 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.08 | 2.70 | -12.31 % |
| Last update: | January 2022 | January 2022 | |
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