Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 23% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Perth | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (£12) | £11 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (£3.71) | £4.37 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.75 (£0.99) | £1.06 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.88 (£3.32) | £2.83 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (£3.56) | £1.21 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (£5.76) | £5.18 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (£2.70) | £2.07 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (£1.93) | £1.11 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (£3.00) | £1.39 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (£10) | £8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.11 (£1.76) | £2.03 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (£1.13) | £1.04 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Perth | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,121 (£1,198) | £1,191 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,675 (£946) | £1,176 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$379 (£214) | £151 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,843 (£1,041) | £824 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,258 (£710) | £636 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$147 (£83) | £123 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (£33) | £17 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$563 (£318) | £308 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$222 (£125) | £111 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (£6) | £7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (£18) | £11 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Perth | Southampton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (£60) | £72 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (£52) | £34 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (£89) | £82 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (£92) | £66 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Perth | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,936 (£15,777) | £18,933 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.78 (£1.01) | £1.51 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (£96) | £95 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (£13) | £13 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Perth | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (£5.52) | £3.80 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (£13) | £7 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (£44) | £69 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (£4.43) | £2.25 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.39 (£2.48) | £1.44 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 (£3.31) | £3.39 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.01 (£1.70) | £1.65 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (£2.02) | £1.43 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (£16) | £12 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Perth | Southampton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (£37) | £37 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (£21) | £20 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (£122) | £92 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (£60) | £61 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (£11) | £8 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.07 (£2.86) | £3.08 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (£6) | £4.68 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$651 (£367) | £420 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (£0.22) | £0.14 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (£35) | £33 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (£21) | £11 | + 85% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 326 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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