Cost of Living Comparison Between Perth and London 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in London is 29.4% higher than in Perth (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in London is 47.8% higher than in Perth | |
| Rent Prices in London are 89.5% higher than in Perth | |
| Restaurant Prices in London are 36.7% higher than in Perth | |
| Groceries Prices in London are 10.5% lower than in Perth | |
| Local Purchasing Power in London is 16.4% lower than in Perth | |
Restaurants | Perth Edit |
London Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (12.41 £) |
40.30 A$ (20.00 £) |
+61.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 A$ (59.56 £) |
161.19 A$ (80.00 £) |
+34.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.15 A$ (7.52 £) |
16.62 A$ (8.25 £) |
+9.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
11.50 A$ (5.71 £) |
13.10 A$ (6.50 £) |
+13.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
10.00 A$ (4.96 £) |
12.09 A$ (6.00 £) |
+20.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.77 A$ (2.86 £) |
8.08 A$ (4.01 £) |
+40.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.03 A$ (2.00 £) |
4.75 A$ (2.36 £) |
+18.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.02 A$ (1.50 £) |
3.06 A$ (1.52 £) |
+1.5 % |
Markets | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.33 A$ (1.16 £) |
2.58 A$ (1.28 £) |
+11.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.46 A$ (1.72 £) |
2.86 A$ (1.42 £) |
-17.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.27 A$ (0.63 £) |
1.77 A$ (0.88 £) |
+39.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
7.57 A$ (3.76 £) |
7.47 A$ (3.71 £) |
-1.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.93 A$ (2.94 £) |
7.68 A$ (3.81 £) |
+29.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.69 A$ (2.82 £) |
6.11 A$ (3.03 £) |
+7.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.41 A$ (4.67 £) |
11.21 A$ (5.56 £) |
+19.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.54 A$ (1.26 £) |
2.21 A$ (1.09 £) |
-13.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.11 A$ (1.05 £) |
1.20 A$ (0.59 £) |
-43.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.13 A$ (1.06 £) |
2.00 A$ (0.99 £) |
-6.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.40 A$ (1.69 £) |
2.42 A$ (1.20 £) |
-28.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.79 A$ (0.89 £) |
1.13 A$ (0.56 £) |
-37.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.25 A$ (0.62 £) |
1.23 A$ (0.61 £) |
-1.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.16 A$ (1.57 £) |
2.18 A$ (1.08 £) |
-31.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.26 A$ (1.12 £) |
2.75 A$ (1.36 £) |
+21.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.50 A$ (8.19 £) |
17.53 A$ (8.70 £) |
+6.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.28 A$ (3.12 £) |
5.05 A$ (2.51 £) |
-19.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.78 A$ (2.87 £) |
6.22 A$ (3.09 £) |
+7.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (24.82 £) |
34.05 A$ (16.90 £) |
-31.9 % |
Transportation | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.00 A$ (2.48 £) |
7.05 A$ (3.50 £) |
+41.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
115.00 A$ (57.08 £) |
362.68 A$ (180.00 £) |
+215.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
6.10 A$ (3.03 £) |
8.06 A$ (4.00 £) |
+32.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
5.63 A$ (2.80 £) |
8.06 A$ (4.00 £) |
+43.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
76.00 A$ (37.72 £) |
60.45 A$ (30.00 £) |
-20.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.75 A$ (0.87 £) |
2.82 A$ (1.40 £) |
+61.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
44,423.00 A$ (22,047.44 £) |
56,990.96 A$ (28,285.00 £) |
+28.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
39,618.06 A$ (19,662.71 £) |
59,913.42 A$ (29,735.44 £) |
+51.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
234.77 A$ (116.52 £) |
517.78 A$ (256.98 £) |
+120.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
47.35 A$ (23.50 £) |
29.94 A$ (14.86 £) |
-36.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
86.00 A$ (42.68 £) |
66.89 A$ (33.20 £) |
-22.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
64.46 A$ (31.99 £) |
106.65 A$ (52.93 £) |
+65.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
23.27 A$ (11.55 £) |
37.46 A$ (18.59 £) |
+61.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
25.00 A$ (12.41 £) |
30.22 A$ (15.00 £) |
+20.9 % |
Childcare | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,871.67 A$ (1,425.23 £) |
3,815.32 A$ (1,893.57 £) |
+32.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
20,500.00 A$ (10,174.29 £) |
42,990.47 A$ (21,336.46 £) |
+109.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
100.41 A$ (49.83 £) |
174.66 A$ (86.69 £) |
+73.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
74.16 A$ (36.81 £) |
79.05 A$ (39.23 £) |
+6.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
156.62 A$ (77.73 £) |
189.06 A$ (93.83 £) |
+20.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
156.59 A$ (77.72 £) |
223.47 A$ (110.91 £) |
+42.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,402.17 A$ (1,192.22 £) |
4,727.46 A$ (2,346.27 £) |
+96.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,899.33 A$ (942.65 £) |
3,553.52 A$ (1,763.64 £) |
+87.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
4,097.32 A$ (2,033.53 £) |
7,692.11 A$ (3,817.65 £) |
+87.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,959.83 A$ (1,468.98 £) |
5,553.88 A$ (2,756.43 £) |
+87.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
846.28 A$ (420.02 £) |
2,794.66 A$ (1,387.01 £) |
+230.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
721.01 A$ (357.84 £) |
1,529.06 A$ (758.88 £) |
+112.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Perth Edit |
London Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,804.46 A$ (2,880.80 £) |
7,178.10 A$ (3,562.54 £) |
+23.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.43 | 4.74 | -26.2 % |
| Last update: | 5 November 2025 | 14 November 2025 | |
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