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Comparative Cost of Living : Perth, Australia
Posted by Xpatulator in 2011 international cost of living, cost of living, cost of living allowance, cost of living calculator, cost of living comparison, International cost of living comparison, International Cost of Living Rank; International Cost of Living Index, Perth Australia Cost of Living on April 26, 2011
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and ranks fourth amongst the nation’s cities, with a growth rate consistently above the national average.
The climate is hot with Summer temperatures rising to 36°, with 10 hours of sunshine daily and hardly any rain, while Winters are mild, with hot, sunny and clear blue skies. Perth can experience high winds and fierce storms and at these times there are risks of flooding from the Swan River. The city also sits close to Australia’a most active earthquake zone.
Economically it dominates the Western Australian economy by virtue of its population and its role as the administrative center for business and government, despite the major mining, petroleum and agricultural export industries located elsewhere in the state. Perth’s function as the State’s capital city, its economic base and population size have also created development opportunities for many other businesses oriented to local or more diversified markets.
The inner city of Perth is located alongside the Swan River, it was originally built using convict labor and the historic buildings are testimony to this era. These areas now provide a scenic outlook for Perth and the river is a place for recreational activities, such as river cruises, walking, cycling, water sports and picnicking along the banks.
There are some great malls which lend themselves to fun shopping days, such as The Hay St Mall, Murray St Mall, Raine Square, Forest Chase, Barrack St and Kings Street to name a few.
Some attractions in Perth are Kings Park, the Botanical garden, Perth Zoo, the Old Mill and Barracks Arch.
Then there is the Sunset Coast in Perth, where you can walk along beautiful sandy beaches, swim in the surf or tan in the warm sun.
The Port city of Fremantle, a popular spot on weekends for markets, entertainment and alfresco style cafes and eateries, lies just south of Perth on the coast of Western Australia.
The Swan Valley Region has more than 40 vineyards many still run by the original families, this area is steeped in history and is one of Western Australia’s oldest wine regions.
A popular holiday destination is Rottnest Island, it offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can meet the Quokka, a unique little marsupial which is responsible for the islands name.
Perth hills offers wonderful bushwalking and hiking trails with rolling hills and valleys of native bushland, wineries and orchards.
The district of Northbridge, just outside of Perth offers a range of nightclubs, pubs, cafes and eateries with an eclectic mix of cultures and cuisines. South of Perth in Fremantle which offers further nightlife with a variety of local nightclubs and bars.
Living in Perth
The Central Business District (CBD) is in Central Perth, if you work in the CBD you may want to live nearby, or along the main commuting routes (freeways and railways – Perth offers a good public transport system).
A city lifestyle will be found in East Perth, Subiaco, and some parts of Northbridge and Joondalup. They have higher density housing, apartments and townhouses, with lots of facilities closeby, such as cafes, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. Mount Hawthorn, Vic Park and Fremantle have similar lifestyle facilities, and offer more character and older styled houses.
To the North of the River you will find great beaches and better routes into the city, while South of the River has more character suburbs (e.g. Fremantle) with easier access to the Southern areas of WA.
If you are looking for a beach home, look towards the Northern Coastal Suburbs, there are also wonderful areas around the Swan and Canning Rivers, while the Hills offer a less suburban-type lifestyle.
The Northern suburbs are very popular, this covers the coastal areas from Trig to Mindarie, and the suburbs inland from these. The main attraction are the great beaches in these areas and the availability of new housing developments.
There are obviously many factors to consider when deciding on location, such as the schools, location to work, quality of houses, number of facilities available close by, the median house price in an area is a good indicator of how desirable the area is.
Schools include both Government and Private schools, with the majority of children going to the former. The school year starts in January and ends in December.
What is the cost of living in Perth:
Hardship of Perth, Australia compared to Los Angeles, USA :
The To Location Australia, Perth is ranked as a minimal hardship location with a hardship premium of 10%
The relative difference in hardship premium (i.e. Host Location Premium minus Home Location Premium) is 0%
Salary Purchasing Power Parity
Applying the cost of living difference based on what will be paid from salary, together with the hardship difference, and arbitrage exchange rate, the Xpatulator calculation is as follows:
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Home/Current location salary
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100,000.00 |
US Dollar (USD )
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+ Cost of living difference 32.0427%
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32,042.73 |
US Dollar (USD )
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+ Hardship Difference 0%
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0.00 |
US Dollar (USD )
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Total
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132,042.73 |
US Dollar (USD )
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x Exchange Rate 0.9858
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Salary in Host/New location
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130,167.72
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Australian Dollar (AUD )
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- Alcohol & Tobacco is more expensive
- Clothing is cheaper
- Communication is cheaper
- Education is more expensive
- Furniture & Appliances is more expensive
- Groceries is more expensive
- Healthcare is more expensive
- Household is more expensive
- Miscellaneous is cheaper
- Personal Care is more expensive
- Recreation & Culture is more expensive
- Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels is more expensive
- Transport is more expensive
- Alcohol & Tobacco rank of 37 out of 300.
- Clothing rank of 142 out of 300.
- Communication rank of 169 out of 300.
- Education rank of 20 out of 300.
- Furniture & Appliance rank of 93 out of 300.
- Grocery rank of 36 out of 300.
- Healthcare rank of 16 out of 300.
- Household rank of 35 out of 300.
- Miscellaneous rank of 182 out of 300.
- Personal Care rank of 13 out of 300.
- Recreation and Culture rank of 23 out of 300.
- Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel rank of 24 out of 300.
- Transport rank of 52 out of 300.
Perth Australia Cost of Living January 2010
Posted by Xpatulator in Perth Australia Cost of Living on February 16, 2010
LOCATION: Australia is in Oceania, it is the continent between the Indian and South Pacific Oceans.
CAPITAL CITY: Canberra
LARGEST CITY: Sydney
CURRENCY: Australian Dollar (AUD)
PERTH: is located in the south west of the continent between the Indian Ocean and a low coastal escarpment known as the Darling Range. It is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia.
ECONOMY: Australia has a Western-style capitalist economy. The highest standard of living of all the Australian cities is to be found in Perth. Western Australia has huge deposits of metal ores and coal, with the headquarters for these large mining and mineral concerns based in Perth. There is a large oil refinery at Kwinana, which is 25km south of Perth, this contributes largely to the economy. Agriculture and tourism are also important contributors.
Perth has an overall cost of living index which equates it with high cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Perth is currently ranked 54 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 276 international locations. The cost of living overview for each of the 13 Basket Groups is as follows:
Alcohol & Tobacco costs for alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 73 out of 276.
Clothing costs for clothing and footwear products such as business suits, casual clothing, childrens clothing and footwear, coats and hats, evening wear, shoe repairs, and underwear is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 131 out of 276.
Communication costs for various communication costs such as home telephone rental and call charges, internet connection and service provider fees, mobile / cellular phone contract and calls is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 168 out of 276.
Education costs such as creche / pre-school fees, high school / college fees, primary school fees, and tertiary study fees is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 29 out of 276.
Furniture & Appliance costs for furniture, household equipment and household appliances such as dvd player, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster, microwave, light bulbs, television, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 113 out of 276.
Grocery costs for food, non-alcoholic beverages and cleaning material items such as baby consumables, baked goods, baking, canned foods, cheese, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices, meat, oil & vinegars, pet food, pre-prepared meals, sauces, seafood, snacks, soft drinks, spices & herbs is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 80 out of 276.
Healthcare costs for general healthcare, medical and medical insurance such as general practitioner consultation rates, hospital private ward daily rate, non-prescription medicine, and private medical insurance / medical aid contributions is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 40 out of 276.
Household costs for housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house / flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates / taxes / levies is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 47 out of 276.
Miscellaneous costs related to stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines, and postage stamps is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 180 out of 276.
Personal Care costs for personal care products and services such as cosmetics, hair care, moisturizer / sun block, nappies, pain relief tablets, toilet paper, toothpaste, and soap / shampoo / conditioner is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 22 out of 276.
Recreation and Culture costs such as books, camera film, cinema ticket, DVD and CDs, sports goods, and theatre tickets is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 74 out of 276.
Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel costs such as business dinner, dinner at a restaurant (non fast food), hotel rates, take away drinks and snacks (fast food) is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 48 out of 276.
Transport costs for public transport, vehicle costs, vehicle fuel, vehicle insurance and vehicle maintenance such as hire purchase / lease of vehicle, petrol / diesel, public transport service maintenance, tires, vehicle Insurance, and vehicle purchase is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 71 out of 276.
Your exact customized cost of living index for Perth is based on which of the above basket groups as well as the comparison location you select in the Calculators.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Perth is ranked as a minimal hardship location with a hardship index of 10%.
Your exact customized hardship index premium for Perth is based on the comparison location that you select in the Calculators.
