Cost of Living in Perth

Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Perth, Australia.

Overall, the cost of living in Perth is below the New York City baseline (composite index 62 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.

Rent index (NYC=100)75
Groceries index67
Dining out index62
Transport index48
Utilities index57
Median annual salary$51,610
Minimum wage$13.70/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,424
Est. monthly healthcare premium$89
YoY inflation3.4%
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