Cost of living in Perth
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.35
A$26.93
|
$10.98
-
$33.36
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.01
A$15.54
|
$8.67
-
$10.01
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.77
A$4.31
|
$2.00
-
$3.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.35
A$3.65
|
$1.87
-
$3.00
|
Perth - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.15
A$3.33
|
$1.33
-
$4.00
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.26
A$6.61
|
$2.34
-
$11.01
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.60
A$10.24
|
$3.41
-
$9.85
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.26
A$6.62
|
$2.67
-
$6.41
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.03
A$6.25
|
$2.42
-
$5.45
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.58
A$2.45
|
$0.91
-
$1.97
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.16
A$1.80
|
$0.90
-
$1.66
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.32
A$2.06
|
$0.61
-
$2.12
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.98
A$3.08
|
$0.91
-
$3.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.98
A$1.52
|
$0.30
-
$1.45
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.77
A$1.20
|
$0.30
-
$1.21
|
Perth - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.91
A$7.63
|
$4.17
-
$6.06
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$106.08
A$164.68
|
$64.05
-
$121.93
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,685.60
A$36,767.46
|
$21,877.49
-
$26,688.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.79
A$21.41
|
$8.34
-
$24.69
|
Perth - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.61
A$92.53
|
$46.70
-
$77.40
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,607.97
A$2,496.08
|
$1,067.52
-
$1,974.91
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,203.65
A$1,868.45
|
$1,000.80
-
$1,441.15
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$162.22
A$251.82
|
$76.53
-
$202.38
|
Perth - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,653.15
A$2,566.21
|
$1,000.80
-
$2,001.60
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,825.87
A$21,462.07
|
$6,672.00
-
$19,340.79
|
Perth - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.34
A$11.39
|
$5.34
-
$9.34
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.54
A$5.50
|
$2.67
-
$4.84
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$26.69
A$41.43
|
$26.69
-
$33.36
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.06
A$74.60
|
$20.02
-
$80.06
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.18
A$23.56
|
$13.34
-
$18.68
|
Perth - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$76.86
A$119.31
|
$33.36
-
$106.08
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.78
A$89.69
|
$23.35
-
$92.74
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$120.08
A$186.40
|
$66.72
-
$166.13
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$150.24
A$233.22
|
$80.06
-
$200.16
|
Perth - Cost of clothing
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