Perth, capital of Western Australia, sits where the Swan River meets the southwest coast. Sandy beaches line its suburbs, and the huge, riverside Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Mount Eliza offer sweeping views of the city.  To find out the cost of living in Perth (Australia), Scroll Down.

Find out Cost Of Living in Perth (Australia) in detail

Expense Type Cost ( Local Currency)
Lunch One Person (including a drink) in the business districtAU$21
Fast Food Combo Meal at Restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)AU$12
500 grams (1/2 kg) of boneless chicken breastAU$6
1 liter of whole fat milkAU$1.16
1 dozen (12) Large eggsAU$6
1 kilogram of tomatoes (2 lbs)AU$4.35
0.5 kg (500 grams) local cheeseAU$9
1 kg of apples (2 lb.) AU$4.20
1 kg of potatoes (2 lb.)AU$2.91
0.5 litre domestic beer at a supermarket (16 oz)AU$4.49
1 bottle of good quality red table wineAU$21
2 liters of Soft Drink (Coca-Cola)AU$3.17
2 people meal (Bread only)AU$2.40
Monthly rent of a 900 Sqft furnished accommodation in Posh areaAU$1,952
Monthly rent of a 900 Sqft furnished accommodation in Average areaAU$1,621
 2 people Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 914 sq. ft. apartmentAU$180
Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Posh or Expensive areaAU$1,756
Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Average areaAU$1,249
1 person Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for (480 Sqft) studioAU$146
1 month Internet Connection (8 mbpsAU$56
40 inch flat-screen TV AU$523
Microwave 800 to 900 Watt made by Bosch, LG, or similar brandsAU$165
Laundry detergent (3 litres~ or 100 oz.)AU$11
Cleaning hourly rateAU$29
1 jeans pair from Levis or similar brandAU$98
Single warm weather dress at Top brand like Zara, H&M or similarAU$69
Single pair of shoes for sports like Nike, Adidas, or similar brandsAU$138
Single pair of men’s leather formal shoesAU$145
1.4 cc base vehicle price (Volkswagen Golf)AU$25,924
1 liter 0.25 gallon) of gas/fuelAU$1.45
Public transport monthly ticket AU$103
Business day taxi usage, 8 km. i.e. 5 milesAU$19
 6 days cold treatment medicine like Tylenol, Coldrex, or similar brandsAU$9
Antibiotics Box (12 doses)AU$20
Private Doctor Visit (15 minutes)AU$77
32 tampons (1 Box)AU$6
Deodorant or roll-on  (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)AU$5.22
Hair shampoo & conditioner(400 ml ~ 12 oz.)AU$6
Toilet paper 4 rollsAU$3.57
Toothpaste tubeAU$3.41
Men’s haircut at the VIP areaAU$27
Average dinner for two at a pubAU$52
2 movie ticketsAU$35
2 tickets to best seats at a theaterAU$196
Dinner for two people at an Italian restaurant in the the VIP area including appetizer, main course, wine and dessertAU$109
One cocktail drink at a downtown clubAU$19
Coffee (Cappuccino) in the VIP area of the cityAU$5.07
1 beer at a neighbourhood pub (500ml)AU$11
128GB iPad with supported Wi-Fi AU$598
1 minute of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts included)AU$0.43
1 month of  business district gym membershipAU$46
1 pack of cigarettes (Marlboro)AU$34