Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Perth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Perth are 7.9% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Perth are 24.9% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Perth are 46.2% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Perth are 24.7% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Perth are 2.3% higher than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Perth is 16.8% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 S$ (16.82 A$) |
17.84 S$ (20.00 A$) |
+18.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
95.00 S$ (106.52 A$) |
133.78 S$ (150.00 A$) |
+40.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 S$ (11.21 A$) |
14.72 S$ (16.50 A$) |
+47.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (11.21 A$) |
10.70 S$ (12.00 A$) |
+7.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.00 S$ (11.21 A$) |
10.70 S$ (12.00 A$) |
+7.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.46 S$ (7.25 A$) |
4.85 S$ (5.43 A$) |
-25.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.03 S$ (2.28 A$) |
3.46 S$ (3.88 A$) |
+70.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.53 S$ (1.71 A$) |
3.06 S$ (3.43 A$) |
+99.8 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
14.59 S$ (16.36 A$) |
8.62 S$ (9.66 A$) |
-40.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.52 S$ (2.83 A$) |
2.95 S$ (3.30 A$) |
+16.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.65 S$ (1.85 A$) |
1.37 S$ (1.53 A$) |
-17.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.53 S$ (5.08 A$) |
5.70 S$ (6.40 A$) |
+25.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.16 S$ (12.52 A$) |
6.17 S$ (6.92 A$) |
-44.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.27 S$ (7.03 A$) |
5.51 S$ (6.18 A$) |
-12.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
12.22 S$ (13.70 A$) |
8.80 S$ (9.87 A$) |
-27.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.56 S$ (2.87 A$) |
2.09 S$ (2.34 A$) |
-18.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.94 S$ (2.18 A$) |
1.64 S$ (1.84 A$) |
-15.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.36 S$ (2.64 A$) |
2.03 S$ (2.27 A$) |
-14.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.73 S$ (1.94 A$) |
2.43 S$ (2.73 A$) |
+40.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.42 S$ (1.59 A$) |
1.50 S$ (1.69 A$) |
+6.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.38 S$ (1.55 A$) |
1.21 S$ (1.35 A$) |
-12.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.27 S$ (2.55 A$) |
3.16 S$ (3.55 A$) |
+39.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.79 S$ (2.01 A$) |
2.41 S$ (2.71 A$) |
+34.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (33.64 A$) |
14.72 S$ (16.50 A$) |
-50.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.55 S$ (6.22 A$) |
6.61 S$ (7.41 A$) |
+19.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.20 S$ (6.96 A$) |
7.90 S$ (8.85 A$) |
+27.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.50 S$ (18.50 A$) |
41.95 S$ (47.04 A$) |
+154.3 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (2.24 A$) |
4.33 S$ (4.85 A$) |
+116.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (143.52 A$) |
150.72 S$ (169.00 A$) |
+17.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.40 S$ (4.93 A$) |
6.24 S$ (7.00 A$) |
+41.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.80 A$) |
4.31 S$ (4.83 A$) |
+167.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 S$ (22.43 A$) |
71.35 S$ (80.00 A$) |
+256.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.75 S$ (12.06 A$) |
6.36 S$ (7.13 A$) |
-40.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.00 S$ (201,825.52 A$) |
35,674.38 S$ (40,000.00 A$) |
-80.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,722.00 S$ (177,967.50 A$) |
32,129.85 S$ (36,025.68 A$) |
-79.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
202.67 S$ (227.24 A$) |
304.40 S$ (341.30 A$) |
+50.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
23.88 S$ (26.78 A$) |
41.42 S$ (46.44 A$) |
+73.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
47.83 S$ (53.63 A$) |
74.54 S$ (83.58 A$) |
+55.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
139.08 S$ (155.95 A$) |
62.72 S$ (70.33 A$) |
-54.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
17.01 S$ (19.08 A$) |
22.16 S$ (24.84 A$) |
+30.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 S$ (16.82 A$) |
22.30 S$ (25.00 A$) |
+48.6 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,492.48 S$ (1,673.45 A$) |
2,283.37 S$ (2,560.23 A$) |
+53.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
37,472.44 S$ (42,016.08 A$) |
17,650.49 S$ (19,790.67 A$) |
-52.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
91.13 S$ (102.18 A$) |
116.27 S$ (130.37 A$) |
+27.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
58.83 S$ (65.97 A$) |
91.50 S$ (102.60 A$) |
+55.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
125.41 S$ (140.62 A$) |
158.72 S$ (177.96 A$) |
+26.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
141.92 S$ (159.13 A$) |
184.90 S$ (207.32 A$) |
+30.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,692.87 S$ (4,140.64 A$) |
2,288.89 S$ (2,566.42 A$) |
-38.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,711.32 S$ (3,040.07 A$) |
1,660.82 S$ (1,862.20 A$) |
-38.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,059.60 S$ (7,915.59 A$) |
3,429.81 S$ (3,845.69 A$) |
-51.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,021.19 S$ (5,630.02 A$) |
2,559.51 S$ (2,869.86 A$) |
-49.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,501.39 S$ (2,804.69 A$) |
945.78 S$ (1,060.46 A$) |
-62.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,654.68 S$ (1,855.32 A$) |
740.25 S$ (830.01 A$) |
-55.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,958.46 S$ (6,680.94 A$) |
5,230.42 S$ (5,864.62 A$) |
-12.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.50 | 6.44 | +84.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 654 | 200 |
Moving to Singapore? Explore:
Moving to Perth? Explore:
Cities near Perth: | Cost of Living in Wanneroo | 16.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mandurah | 43.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Margaret River | 166.50 miles |