3.6% above the Australia average
Ranked #65 of 577 cities · More expensive than 88.7% of cities worldwide
Compared to Australia average · See Australia ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | AUD 2,797/mo ≈ $1,943 | AUD 2,341/mo ≈ $1,627 | 16% |
| 3-Bedroom | AUD 3,965/mo ≈ $2,755 | AUD 3,065/mo ≈ $2,130 | 23% |
Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.
Perth has a cost of living index of 57.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 4 of 4 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Based on 110 country PLI x 1.05 city factor
Perth is expensive by global standards (ranked #65 of 577 cities). It is 3.6% more expensive than the Australia average, based on 8 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is strong: residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Australia earning AUD 80,860 gross take home AUD 5,399/month after tax (19.9% effective rate). See full Australia tax calculator →
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