Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Hamilton, New Zealand
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (NZ$21) | NZ$20 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (NZ$13) | NZ$13 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.37 (NZ$1.48) | NZ$2.10 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.85 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.21 (NZ$5.64) | NZ$5.11 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.39 (NZ$4.75) | NZ$3.66 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (NZ$3.38) | NZ$2.54 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.63 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.91 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$23 (NZ$25) | NZ$18 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.30 (NZ$3.57) | NZ$3.11 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.44 (NZ$2.64) | NZ$1.57 | + 69% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,018 (NZ$3,267) | NZ$2,164 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,539 (NZ$1,666) | NZ$1,537 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$213 (NZ$231) | NZ$310 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (NZ$1,865) | NZ$1,602 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,278 (NZ$1,383) | NZ$1,145 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$108 (NZ$117) | NZ$286 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (NZ$66) | NZ$60 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$510 (NZ$551) | NZ$690 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$188 (NZ$204) | NZ$239 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (NZ$11) | NZ$12 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (NZ$30) | NZ$24 | + 23% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (NZ$97) | NZ$131 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (NZ$89) | NZ$60 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (NZ$180) | NZ$140 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (NZ$182) | NZ$168 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,651 (NZ$34,257) | NZ$37,721 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.33 (NZ$1.44) | NZ$2.11 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (NZ$151) | NZ$92 | + 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (NZ$21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (NZ$16) | NZ$5.00 | + 229% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (NZ$71) | NZ$49 | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (NZ$4.85) | NZ$4.77 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.72 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (NZ$3.28) | NZ$3.60 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (NZ$4.12) | NZ$3.87 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (NZ$28) | NZ$23 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Hamilton (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$70 (NZ$76) | NZ$64 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (NZ$41) | NZ$35 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (NZ$178) | NZ$148 | + 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (NZ$121) | NZ$122 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (NZ$19) | NZ$14 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.82 (NZ$5.22) | NZ$5.00 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (NZ$698) | NZ$748 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (NZ$0.50) | NZ$0.95 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (NZ$67) | NZ$51 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (NZ$37) | NZ$28 | + 33% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Hamilton (New Zealand)
For example, you would need at least NZ$7,198 (AU$6,650) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with NZ$6,300 in Hamilton.
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