Australia
Australia's most isolated major city, blessed with pristine Indian Ocean beaches, a booming food and wine scene, and a laid-back, sun-drenched lifestyle.
#23 of 250
113% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 3 084
Based on NYC = 100 index
Perth is the 23. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 3 084 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 95% above the median city and adds $ 986 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 2 029, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 2 025. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants, utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
45 prices on this page come from live scrapers (13 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Perth, Australia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/perth. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 2,028.94 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 3,073.18 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 2,654.44 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 12.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Pork (1kg) | 6.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Beef (1kg) | 20.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 10.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 29.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Butter (200g) | 3.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bread (500g) | 2.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 3.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Oats (500g) | 0.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 5.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Carrots (1kg) | 5.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Onions (1kg) | 7.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Garlic (1kg) | 20.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Apples (1kg) | 4.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Banana (1kg) | 4.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.47 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.75 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Flour (1kg) | 6.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| One-way Ticket | 2.44 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Taxi Start | 3.90 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Taxi 1km | 1.53 / km | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Taxi Tariffs |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.69 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 21.08 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 66.13 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Cinema Ticket | 16.01 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices (Asia-Pacific) |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 13.92 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Asia-Pacific) |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 3.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 45.44 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 38.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 181.00 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 180.30 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
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