Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Welkom, South Africa
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| Food | + 191% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 191% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (R 215) | R 53 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (R 136) | R 45 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (R 87) | R 31 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (R 15) | R 11 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 (R 66) | R 26 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.43 (R 49) | R 18 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (R 85) | R 43 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 (R 46) | R 22 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (R 36) | R 16 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (R 59) | R 19 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (R 243) | R 74 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (R 32) | R 18 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 (R 26) | R 7 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 91% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 (R 28,571) | R 7,292 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,544 (R 17,123) | R 5,656 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (R 2,520) | R 2,024 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (R 19,109) | R 8,000 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 (R 13,907) | R 6,000 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 (R 1,205) | R 1,527 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (R 699) | R 658 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$489 (R 5,418) | R 5,080 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (R 2,011) | R 1,236 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (R 114) | R 87 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (R 299) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (R 998) | R 858 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (R 911) | R 470 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (R 1,843) | R 836 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (R 1,865) | R 1,000 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 74% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 (R 353,373) | R 369,348 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 (R 14) | R 15 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (R 1,545) | R 586 | + 164% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (R 215) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (R 103) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (R 169) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (R 729) | R 400 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (R 78) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (R 50) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (R 72) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (R 34) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (R 42) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (R 286) | R 120 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 102% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (R 798) | R 225 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (R 417) | R 147 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (R 1,822) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (R 1,239) | R 400 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (R 193) | R 39 | + 396% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 (R 53) | R 18 | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (R 111) | R 15 | + 642% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (R 7,151) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (R 5.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (R 690) | R 300 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (R 377) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 551 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 96% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 45,150 (AU$4,071) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R 23,000 in Welkom.
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