Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 88% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 70% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Perth | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$28 (73 zł) | 40 zł | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (40 zł) | 33 zł | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.90 (5.03 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.70 (15 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 268% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (9 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 228% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (19 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 376% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (55 zł) | 33 zł | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.74 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.05 (5.45 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 94% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Perth | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,630 (9,637 zł) | 6,195 zł | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,605 (6,918 zł) | 3,731 zł | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$273 (726 zł) | 1,217 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,480 (6,585 zł) | 3,165 zł | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,823 (4,841 zł) | 2,249 zł | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (432 zł) | 390 zł | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$94 (251 zł) | 49 zł | + 408% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$619 (1,645 zł) | 1,592 zł | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (572 zł) | 455 zł | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (30 zł) | 51 zł | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (86 zł) | 48 zł | + 81% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Perth | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$132 (350 zł) | 323 zł | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$98 (259 zł) | 124 zł | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 (546 zł) | 311 zł | + 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$243 (645 zł) | 496 zł | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 123% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Perth | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$37,807 (100,383 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.90 (5.04 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (451 zł) | 125 zł | + 262% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (75 zł) | 35 zł | + 117% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Perth | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$6 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (51 zł) | 47 zł | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (205 zł) | 162 zł | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 112% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.69 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.96 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.90 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.59 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (70 zł) | 45 zł | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 125% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Perth | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (175 zł) | 83 zł | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 (120 zł) | 58 zł | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$277 (737 zł) | 187 zł | + 294% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$146 (389 zł) | 155 zł | + 151% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (51 zł) | 28 zł | + 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.63 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$687 (1,824 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (1.00 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 243% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (205 zł) | 129 zł | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (110 zł) | 18 zł | + 514% | |
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TOTAL | + 88% |

These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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