Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands)
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Perth (Australia) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$19 (€12) | €15 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$12 (€8) | €8 | 4% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$7 (€4.83) | €4.80 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.43 (€0.92) | €1.04 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.90 (€3.81) | €3.22 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$5.17 (€3.34) | €2.46 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$7 (€4.73) | €7 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.17 (€2.69) | €2.51 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.08 (€1.99) | €1.88 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$5.63 (€3.63) | €1.27 | 186% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$24 (€15) | €8 | 90% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$3.30 (€2.13) | €2.41 | 12% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.44 (€1.58) | €1.65 | 5% |
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,788 (€1,800) | €1,808 | 0% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,517 (€979) | €1,413 | 31% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$213 (€138) | €167 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,723 (€1,112) | €1,102 | 1% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,278 (€825) | €770 | 7% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$108 (€70) | €96 | 27% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$63 (€41) | €30 | 34% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$510 (€329) | €545 | 40% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$188 (€122) | €153 | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$10 (€7) | €10 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$27 (€18) | €14 | 28% |
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 10% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$90 (€58) | €95 | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$82 (€53) | €46 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$166 (€107) | €125 | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$168 (€109) | €164 | 34% |
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$31,861 (€20,569) | €26,204 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.26 (€0.81) | €1.64 | 51% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$139 (€90) | €89 | 2% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$19 (€12) | €22 | 44% |
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$9 (€5.99) | €5.90 | 2% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$15 (€10) | €12 | 20% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$66 (€42) | €36 | 19% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 (€4.56) | €4.09 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$4.48 (€2.90) | €3.21 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$6 (€4.18) | €3.69 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$3.03 (€1.96) | €1.66 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.81 (€2.46) | €2.38 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$26 (€17) | €23 | 27% |
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$72 (€46) | €45 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$38 (€24) | €24 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$164 (€106) | €94 | 13% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$112 (€72) | €73 | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$17 (€11) | €9 | 21% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$4.79 (€3.09) | €2.98 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$10 (€6) | €4.40 | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$645 (€416) | €499 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.47 (€0.30) | €0.19 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$62 (€40) | €44 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$34 (€22) | €7 | 220% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €5,664 (AU$8,773) in Perth.