Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States)
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Perth (Australia) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$19 ($15) | $14 | 10% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$12 ($9) | $8 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$8 ($6.00) | $3.69 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.36 ($1.04) | $0.78 | 33% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.96 ($4.56) | $2.60 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$4.43 ($3.39) | $3.97 | 15% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$8 ($5.86) | $7 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.19 ($3.20) | $3.76 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.24 ($2.48) | $1.69 | 47% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$5.28 ($4.04) | $2.89 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$22 ($17) | $17 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$2.92 ($2.24) | $1.46 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.32 ($1.77) | $1.95 | 9% |
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,576 ($1,969) | $1,785 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,544 ($1,180) | $1,309 | 10% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$227 ($174) | $138 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,723 ($1,317) | $1,159 | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,254 ($958) | $816 | 17% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$109 ($83) | $70 | 18% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$63 ($48) | $40 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$489 ($373) | $330 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$181 ($139) | $102 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$10 ($8) | $10 | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$27 ($21) | $17 | 18% |
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$90 ($69) | $41 | 70% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$82 ($63) | $61 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$166 ($127) | $93 | 36% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$168 ($129) | $100 | 29% |
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 132% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$31,861 ($24,348) | $23,164 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.26 ($0.96) | $0.60 | 60% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$139 ($106) | $24 | 344% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$19 ($15) | $19 | 21% |
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 51% cheaper than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$9 ($7) | $5.07 | 40% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$15 ($12) | $84 | 86% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$66 ($50) | $105 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 ($5.40) | $5.80 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$4.48 ($3.43) | $3.97 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$6 ($4.95) | $5.41 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$3.03 ($2.32) | $2.79 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.81 ($2.91) | $2.14 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$26 ($20) | $17 | 17% |
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$72 ($55) | $46 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$38 ($29) | $25 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$164 ($126) | $106 | 18% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$112 ($85) | $67 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$17 ($13) | $10 | 27% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$4.79 ($3.66) | $4.50 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$10 ($8) | $5.64 | 36% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$645 ($493) | $430 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.47 ($0.36) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$62 ($48) | $81 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$34 ($26) | $6 | 318% |
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For example, you would need at least $6,539 (AU$8,556) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,200 in Charlottesville, Virginia.