How expensive is Perth compared to the rest of Australia?

Perth ranks #65 out of 577 cities globally. It is 3.6% more expensive than the Australia average, based on 8 cities. The rent index is 38.9 and local purchasing power is 139.2.

What is the average rent in Perth?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Perth city centre costs approximately AUD 2,797 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to AUD 2,341 (saving 16%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around AUD 3,965.

Is Perth affordable to live in?

Perth is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Australia earning AUD 81,435 gross take home approximately AUD 5,431 per month after tax.

🇦🇺 Australia · 2026

Coste de Vida en Perth

3.6% por encima del promedio de Australia

Posición #65 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 88.7% de las ciudades del mundo

+3.6%

Coste de Vida

-3.2%

Alquiler

-2.7%

Supermercado

+4.0%

Poder Adquisitivo

Comparado con el promedio de Australia · Ver ranking de Australia →

Precios de Alquiler en Perth

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	AUD 2,797/mo ≈ $1,943	AUD 2,341/mo ≈ $1,627	16%
3 Dormitorios	AUD 3,965/mo ≈ $2,755	AUD 3,065/mo ≈ $2,130	23%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Perth

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	AUD 5.93	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	AUD 7.04	2 sources
Bread (500g)	AUD 4.07	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	AUD 17.88	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	AUD 13.83	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	AUD 49.50	2 sources
Eggs (12)	AUD 9.01	2 sources
Milk (1L)	AUD 2.12	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	AUD 4.27	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	AUD 7.14	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	AUD 2.10	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	AUD 18.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

AUD 5.93

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

AUD 7.04

Bread (500g)

AUD 4.07

Local cheese (1kg)

AUD 17.88

Chicken (1kg)

AUD 13.83

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

AUD 49.50

Eggs (12)

AUD 9.01

Milk (1L)

AUD 2.12

Potatoes (1kg)

AUD 4.27

Tomatoes (1kg)

AUD 7.14

Water (1.5L)

AUD 2.10

Wine (mid-range)

AUD 18.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	AUD 12.50	2 sources
Cappuccino	AUD 6.03	2 sources
McMeal	AUD 16.70	2 sources
Cheap meal	AUD 23.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	AUD 126.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

AUD 12.50

Cappuccino

AUD 6.03

McMeal

AUD 16.70

Cheap meal

AUD 23.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

AUD 126.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	AUD 182.92	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	AUD 129.98	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	AUD 166.41	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	AUD 85.06	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

AUD 182.92

Jeans (Levi's 501)

AUD 129.98

Sport shoes (Nike)

AUD 166.41

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

AUD 85.06

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	AUD 24.50	2 sources
Gym membership	AUD 78.04	2 sources

Cinema ticket

AUD 24.50

Gym membership

AUD 78.04

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	AUD 1.83	2 sources
Taxi start	AUD 6.10	1 source
Monthly pass	AUD 172.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

AUD 1.83

Taxi start

AUD 6.10

Monthly pass

AUD 172.50

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	AUD 253.28	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

AUD 253.28

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Perth has a cost of living index of 57.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 4 of 4 data sources.

57.8

Index

Sources

9.6

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

59.1

Expatistan

63.0

LivingCost

55.6

ShouldIMove price index

53.4

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

Eurostat Validation (EU27 = 100) Gov. Data

Eurostat

115.5

Based on 110 country PLI x 1.05 city factor

View all 577 cities | Data last updated: 2026-03-18

Índices de Coste

Coste de Vida

+3.6% Average

Alquiler

-3.2% Average

Supermercado

-2.7% Average

Restaurantes

+2.0% Average

Poder Adquisitivo

+4.0% Average

Vivir en Perth: Qué Esperar

Perth es expensive según estándares globales (puesto #65 de 577 ciudades). Está 3.6% más caro que el promedio de Australia, basado en 8 ciudades.

Los comestibles son average, mientras que comer fuera es average. Rent ofrece el mejor valor, mientras que Restaurants es lo más caro.

El poder adquisitivo local es fuerte: los residentes pueden permitirse más bienes y servicios que en la mayoría de ciudades.

Los trabajadores en Australia con AUD 81,435 brutos se llevan AUD 5,431/mes neto después de impuestos (20%% tipo efectivo). Ver calculadora fiscal completa de Australia →