Living in Perth

Perth

Beaches, ex-pats, and sunny days.
Photo by Nathan Hurst
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On the western coast of Australia, Perth offers a perfect blend of urban cool and natural wonder.

Enjoy the crystal-clear waters of Rottnest Island, the streets of Fremantle, or catch some waves at iconic surf spots. With its chilled feel, coffee culture, strong ex-pat community and stunning sunsets, Perth ticks all the boxes.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • Coffee
  • 👴 Strong ex-pat community
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 🤿 Scuba diving
  • 🏄‍♂️ Surfing
  • ⛱️ Great beach

The Bad

  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🥴 Can get a little rowdy
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Perth
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Australia
3%
cheaper than Australia median
232nd
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Perth is the 3rd cheapest place (out of 7) to live in Australia
  • The average salary in Perth is
  • It's about 79% cheaper to live in Perth than it is London
  • You can expect to spend around $2,595.40 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Perth is generally safe with low crime rates, but petty crime can occur in certain areas, so it's wise to stay alert.

Internet speed

Superb

Download
215.2Mbps
Upload
27.8Mbps
Latency
17ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is really warm with temperatures around 25°

Average temperatures

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