Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Perth (Australia) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$19 (C$19) | C$16 | 19% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$12 (C$11) | C$10 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$7 (C$7) | C$5.78 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.37 (C$1.34) | C$2.28 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.85 (C$5.76) | C$2.71 | 112% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$5.21 (C$5.13) | C$3.49 | 47% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$8 (C$8) | C$9 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.39 (C$4.32) | C$3.70 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.12 (C$3.07) | C$2.51 | 22% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$5.63 (C$5.54) | C$2.90 | 91% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$23 (C$23) | C$17 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$3.30 (C$3.25) | C$2.12 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.44 (C$2.40) | C$1.70 | 42% |
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$3,018 (C$2,970) | C$1,188 | 150% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,658 (C$1,631) | C$935 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$213 (C$210) | C$193 | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,670 (C$1,643) | C$1,045 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,279 (C$1,259) | C$662 | 90% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$108 (C$106) | C$175 | 39% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$61 (C$60) | C$47 | 27% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$510 (C$501) | C$368 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$188 (C$185) | C$122 | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$10 (C$10) | C$9 | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$27 (C$27) | C$22 | 21% |
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$90 (C$89) | C$51 | 75% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$82 (C$81) | C$52 | 55% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$166 (C$164) | C$99 | 66% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$168 (C$165) | C$120 | 38% |
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$31,651 (C$31,140) | C$26,424 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.33 (C$1.31) | C$1.20 | 9% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$139 (C$137) | C$83 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$19 (C$19) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 23% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$9 (C$9) | C$11 | 14% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$15 (C$15) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$66 (C$65) | C$178 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 (C$7) | C$8 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$4.48 (C$4.41) | C$3.97 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$6 (C$6) | C$4.83 | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$3.03 (C$2.98) | C$3.16 | 6% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.81 (C$3.75) | C$2.14 | 75% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$26 (C$25) | C$19 | 31% |
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Perth (Australia) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$70 (C$69) | C$52 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$38 (C$37) | C$23 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$164 (C$162) | C$146 | 11% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$112 (C$110) | C$98 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$17 (C$17) | C$8 | 111% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$4.82 (C$4.75) | C$3.82 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$10 (C$10) | C$5.46 | 81% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$645 (C$634) | C$496 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.47 (C$0.46) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$62 (C$61) | C$42 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$34 (C$33) | C$12 | 173% |
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For example, you would need at least C$5,524 (AU$5,614) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$3,900 in Windsor.