Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 ($15) | $12 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 ($9) | $9 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 ($6.00) | $4.05 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 ($1.04) | $2.38 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 ($4.56) | $3.96 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.43 ($3.39) | $3.18 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 ($5.86) | $7 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 ($3.20) | $3.36 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 ($2.48) | $3.08 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 ($4.04) | $2.12 | + 90% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 ($17) | $14 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 ($2.23) | $3.54 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 ($1.77) | $2.40 | - 26% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 ($1,968) | $1,470 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,544 ($1,179) | $727 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 ($174) | $257 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 ($1,316) | $658 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 ($958) | $391 | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 ($83) | $131 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 ($48) | $82 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$489 ($373) | $610 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 ($139) | $177 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 ($21) | $8 | + 167% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 ($69) | $41 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 ($63) | $37 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 ($127) | $115 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 ($128) | $93 | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 45% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 ($24,342) | $27,720 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 ($0.96) | $1.21 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 ($106) | $220 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 ($15) | $25 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 29% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 ($12) | $19 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 ($50) | $106 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 ($5.40) | $4.53 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 ($3.43) | $3.77 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 ($4.95) | $5.51 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 ($2.31) | $4.16 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 ($2.91) | $3.51 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 ($20) | $10 | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 ($55) | $37 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 ($29) | $17 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 ($126) | $48 | + 160% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 ($85) | $67 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 ($13) | $9 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 ($3.66) | $5.00 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 ($8) | $5.48 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 ($493) | $337 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 ($0.36) | $0.67 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 ($48) | $63 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 ($26) | $7 | + 297% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,700 in Saipan you would need to make just about $4,107 (AU$5,375) in Perth.
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