Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Perth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Perth are 1.9% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Perth are 13.0% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Perth are 30.4% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Perth are 4.9% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Perth are 2.2% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Perth is 15.2% higher than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| 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) | 10.47 A$ | 11.50 A$ | +9.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 11.50 A$ | -4.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.01 A$ | 5.33 A$ | +6.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.90 A$ | 3.80 A$ | -2.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.14 A$ | 3.32 A$ | +5.8 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.48 A$ | 9.48 A$ | +11.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.78 A$ | 3.26 A$ | -13.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.54 A$ | 1.53 A$ | -0.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.08 A$ | 6.33 A$ | +4.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.69 A$ | 6.92 A$ | -10.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.83 A$ | 6.18 A$ | +6.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.81 A$ | 9.87 A$ | +0.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.20 A$ | 2.34 A$ | +6.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.89 A$ | 1.84 A$ | -2.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.08 A$ | 2.27 A$ | +9.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.87 A$ | 2.73 A$ | -4.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.65 A$ | 1.69 A$ | +2.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.52 A$ | 1.35 A$ | -11.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.37 A$ | 3.55 A$ | +5.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.24 A$ | 2.71 A$ | +20.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 16.50 A$ | -17.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.98 A$ | 7.41 A$ | +6.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.35 A$ | 8.85 A$ | +6.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | 45.54 A$ | -8.9 % |
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$ | 169.00 A$ | -23.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.25 A$ | 7.00 A$ | -3.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 7.24 A$ | 4.43 A$ | -38.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 A$ | 80.00 A$ | -5.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.76 A$ | 7.05 A$ | -9.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 43,000.00 A$ | 40,000.00 A$ | -7.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,662.43 A$ | 35,394.11 A$ | +5.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 296.12 A$ | 338.59 A$ | +14.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 39.83 A$ | 44.56 A$ | +11.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.27 A$ | 80.58 A$ | +3.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 88.93 A$ | 70.33 A$ | -20.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.24 A$ | 24.84 A$ | -20.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 23.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +8.7 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,150.00 A$ | 2,523.58 A$ | -19.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,451.97 A$ | 19,790.67 A$ | -19.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 112.56 A$ | 129.42 A$ | +15.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 94.83 A$ | 100.37 A$ | +5.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 165.78 A$ | 175.67 A$ | +6.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 196.58 A$ | 202.90 A$ | +3.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,266.56 A$ | 2,484.87 A$ | -23.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,255.04 A$ | 1,811.64 A$ | -19.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,380.16 A$ | 3,803.86 A$ | -40.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,669.89 A$ | 2,740.95 A$ | -25.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,190.85 A$ | 925.70 A$ | -57.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,376.11 A$ | 687.13 A$ | -50.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,334.90 A$ | 6,349.08 A$ | +0.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.33 | 6.34 | +0.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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