Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Perth (Australia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$19 (€12) | €16 | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$12 (€8) | €9 | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$8 (€5.03) | €3.67 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.36 (€0.87) | €0.97 | 10% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.96 (€3.82) | €2.28 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$4.43 (€2.84) | €1.87 | 52% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$8 (€4.92) | €5.47 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.19 (€2.69) | €1.70 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.24 (€2.08) | €1.22 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$5.28 (€3.39) | €1.71 | 98% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$22 (€14) | €7 | 106% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$2.92 (€1.88) | €2.45 | 23% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.32 (€1.49) | €1.18 | 25% |
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,576 (€1,652) | €1,052 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,544 (€990) | €831 | 19% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$227 (€146) | €155 | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,723 (€1,105) | €785 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,254 (€804) | €537 | 50% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$109 (€70) | €123 | 43% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$63 (€40) | €29 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$489 (€313) | €383 | 18% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$181 (€116) | €117 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$10 (€7) | €11 | 37% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$27 (€17) | €10 | 79% |
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$90 (€58) | €79 | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$82 (€53) | €43 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$166 (€107) | €93 | 15% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$168 (€108) | €129 | 16% |
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 23% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$31,861 (€20,430) | €23,515 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.26 (€0.81) | €1.34 | 40% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$139 (€89) | €48 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$19 (€12) | €28 | 55% |
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$9 (€5.95) | €7 | 15% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$15 (€10) | €9 | 3% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$66 (€42) | €26 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 (€4.53) | €4.50 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$4.48 (€2.88) | €3.72 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$6 (€4.15) | €3.39 | 23% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$3.03 (€1.94) | €1.36 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.81 (€2.44) | €2.40 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$26 (€17) | €22 | 24% |
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$72 (€46) | €35 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$38 (€24) | €21 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$164 (€105) | €48 | 122% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$112 (€72) | €51 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$17 (€11) | €8 | 37% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$4.79 (€3.07) | €3.09 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$10 (€6) | €4.65 | 39% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$645 (€413) | €438 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.47 (€0.30) | €0.23 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$62 (€40) | €27 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$34 (€22) | €6 | 244% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,734 (AU$5,824) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Ghent.