Cost of living in Southport is 28% lower than in Perth (without rent).
Rent in Southport is 6% more expensive than in Perth.
Cost of living including rent in Southport is 9% lower than in Perth.
Food in Southport is 8% cheaper than in Perth.
Transport in Southport is 79% cheaper than in Perth.
| Southport | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Southport | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.2 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.1 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.58 $ | 8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.65 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.54 $ | 2.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.36 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.23 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.85 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.8 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.7 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.38 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.1 $ | 29.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.08 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 62.8 $ | 117 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.8 $ | 24.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.3 $ | 58.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.46 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.91 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.52 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.28 $ | 2.95 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 126 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
166 $ | 194 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.9 $ | 55.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,214 $ | 1,066 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,963 $ | 1,817 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,354 $ | 1,449 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,328 $ | 2,593 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,457 $ | 5,420 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,245 $ | 3,698 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,398 $ | 4,072 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.35 % | 6.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51 $ | 40.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Haircut | 16.6 $ | 20.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.1 $ | 82.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,724 $ | 1,940 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,221 $ | 14,689 $ |