Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 2.4% higher than in Perth (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 14.0% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 39.6% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 0.8% higher than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 1.0% higher than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 6.3% higher than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| 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) | 5.23 A$ | 4.71 A$ | -9.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.08 A$ | 3.44 A$ | -15.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.46 A$ | 3.25 A$ | -6.1 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.84 A$ | 8.89 A$ | -9.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.84 A$ | 3.37 A$ | +18.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.48 A$ | 1.42 A$ | -3.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.40 A$ | 6.04 A$ | -5.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.66 A$ | 6.28 A$ | +11.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.02 A$ | 5.58 A$ | -7.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.98 A$ | 9.17 A$ | -8.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.36 A$ | 2.05 A$ | -13.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.73 A$ | 1.65 A$ | -4.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.88 A$ | 1.79 A$ | -4.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.96 A$ | 3.45 A$ | +16.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.43 A$ | 1.72 A$ | +20.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.13 A$ | 1.50 A$ | +32.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.00 A$ | 4.15 A$ | +38.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.44 A$ | 2.31 A$ | -5.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.00 A$ | 18.00 A$ | -5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.75 A$ | 6.69 A$ | -0.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.65 A$ | 7.34 A$ | -4.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 41.00 A$ | +2.5 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 150.00 A$ | 217.39 A$ | +44.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.54 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -23.6 % |
| 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) | 7.45 A$ | 7.73 A$ | +3.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,000.00 A$ | 35,000.00 A$ | +2.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,470.27 A$ | 29,978.74 A$ | +1.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 304.88 A$ | 250.22 A$ | -17.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.98 A$ | 0.90 A$ | -8.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 87.77 A$ | 79.99 A$ | -8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.62 A$ | 88.91 A$ | +20.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.56 A$ | 26.15 A$ | +40.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.00 A$ | 23.00 A$ | +4.5 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,402.54 A$ | 2,494.52 A$ | +3.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 22,832.00 A$ | 23,233.33 A$ | +1.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 113.09 A$ | 120.28 A$ | +6.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 86.97 A$ | 84.20 A$ | -3.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 178.39 A$ | 174.48 A$ | -2.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 208.34 A$ | 196.06 A$ | -5.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,357.00 A$ | 2,870.39 A$ | +21.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,762.04 A$ | 2,089.58 A$ | +18.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,686.00 A$ | 5,904.88 A$ | +60.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,613.28 A$ | 3,651.03 A$ | +39.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 853.22 A$ | 1,983.02 A$ | +132.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 690.67 A$ | 1,203.90 A$ | +74.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,271.27 A$ | 6,389.48 A$ | +21.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.09 | 4.21 | -17.2 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
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