What’s The Cost Of Living In Perth?

When it comes to moving to a new city or country, the one thing that could persuade you either way is how much it costs to live there. Perth’s remote location, for example, means that consumer goods can be more expensive than somewhere easier to ship to, but you can find many things cheaper here than somewhere like London – with the added bonus of many more days of sunshine! From a litre of milk to a month’s rent, here’s how much you can expect to pay to live in Perth.

Food

The average cost of a basic lunchtime meal in Perth CBD is $22, but if you’re home cooking, you can expect to pay about $8 for 500g of chicken breast. And if you fancy eggs for breakfast, 12 large will set you back $7. For those of you that like a drink to celebrate the weekend, half a litre of supermarket beer is $5.48, while to enjoy a bottle of good quality red wine, you’re looking at paying $21.

Transport

To buy a new, standard little run-around, you’ll pay about $28,463, and just $1.29 to fill it with a litre of gas. If you’re taking the train to work, a monthly ticket is around $87.

Accommodation

The most expensive area in Perth costs around $3,602 per month for 900 square foot furnished accommodation, compared to $1,860 per month in a less affluent area. For utilities such as heating, electricity and gas, you can expect to add on about $289 for two people.

Entertainment

Going out for an evening is popular in Perth, so you can expect to spend some of your wages eating out, socialising, going to the movies and enjoying yourself. A meal for two down at the local pub is on average $64, but if you head to an Italian restaurant, you’re looking at $118 for appetisers, a main course, wine and dessert. Cool down from Perth’s warm temperature with a $16 cocktail, and head to the gym before work for $78 per month.

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