Cost of living in Perth
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.48
A$25.04
|
$11.20
-
$26.36
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.54
A$16.03
|
$9.89
-
$13.18
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.43
A$3.69
|
$1.91
-
$3.30
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.09
A$3.18
|
$1.65
-
$2.97
|
Perth - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.46
A$3.73
|
$1.38
-
$3.95
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.52
A$6.88
|
$3.30
-
$8.24
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.49
A$8.35
|
$3.74
-
$9.98
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.17
A$6.33
|
$2.97
-
$5.27
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.89
A$5.91
|
$1.79
-
$5.08
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.54
A$2.34
|
$0.89
-
$2.06
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.29
A$1.96
|
$0.89
-
$1.79
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.36
A$2.07
|
$0.75
-
$2.09
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.00
A$3.04
|
$0.75
-
$2.90
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.08
A$1.65
|
$0.60
-
$1.49
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.80
A$1.21
|
$0.51
-
$1.20
|
Perth - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.62
A$7.02
|
$4.24
-
$5.49
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$110.72
A$168.26
|
$65.90
-
$143.27
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,141.31
A$44,287.71
|
$26,361.19
-
$29,276.08
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.07
A$35.05
|
$17.13
-
$34.27
|
Perth - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$52.92
A$80.43
|
$46.13
-
$79.08
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,546.87
A$2,350.87
|
$1,054.45
-
$1,881.53
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,149.56
A$1,747.05
|
$922.64
-
$1,449.87
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$147.54
A$224.22
|
$75.59
-
$190.76
|
Perth - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,836.50
A$2,791.03
|
$1,087.40
-
$2,427.43
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,416.28
A$21,909.24
|
$6,590.30
-
$19,770.89
|
Perth - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.91
A$12.02
|
$5.27
-
$9.89
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.55
A$5.40
|
$2.97
-
$4.61
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$32.95
A$50.08
|
$26.36
-
$38.22
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.26
A$61.19
|
$19.77
-
$59.31
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.48
A$25.04
|
$13.84
-
$19.77
|
Perth - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$77.02
A$117.05
|
$46.13
-
$102.15
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.23
A$74.82
|
$19.77
-
$88.97
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$102.97
A$156.49
|
$65.90
-
$151.58
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$114.48
A$173.98
|
$65.90
-
$197.71
|
Perth - Cost of clothing
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