Australia
Cost of Living in Perth
Monthly Total
$3,268
$57,190
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,582
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$56
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,582
$27,685
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$218
$3,815
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$164
$2,870
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$204
$3,570
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$420
$7,350
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$313
$5,478
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$321
$5,618
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$46
$805
Monthly Total
$3,268
$57,190
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