Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (£10) | £10 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (£7) | £5.65 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (£4.15) | £4.17 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (£0.79) | £0.73 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.90 (£3.27) | £2.75 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.17 (£2.87) | £1.92 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (£4.07) | £5.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.17 (£2.31) | £1.89 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.08 (£1.71) | £0.81 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.63 (£3.12) | £2.16 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (£13) | £7 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.30 (£1.83) | £1.92 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.44 (£1.35) | £0.74 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,788 (£1,546) | £1,367 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,517 (£841) | £832 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$213 (£118) | £164 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (£955) | £1,029 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,278 (£709) | £915 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$108 (£60) | £156 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (£35) | £19 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$510 (£283) | £340 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$188 (£105) | £71 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (£5.60) | £5.36 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (£15) | £10 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (£50) | £49 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (£46) | £32 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (£92) | £54 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (£93) | £55 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 (£17,669) | £22,837 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 (£0.70) | £1.23 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (£77) | £59 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (£11) | £13 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (£5.15) | £2.90 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (£8) | £9 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (£36) | £75 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (£3.92) | £2.74 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (£2.49) | £1.35 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (£3.59) | £2.57 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (£1.68) | £1.80 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (£2.11) | £1.49 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (£14) | £11 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (£40) | £23 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (£21) | £22 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (£91) | £100 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (£62) | £54 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (£10) | £8 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 (£2.66) | £2.65 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (£5.57) | £3.79 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (£358) | £295 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (£0.26) | £0.20 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (£34) | £35 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (£19) | £9 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 494 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,364 (AU$7,869) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea.
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