Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Wenzhou, China
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Food | + 105% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 105% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (98元) | 33元 | + 194% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (62元) | 20元 | + 205% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (40元) | 14元 | + 183% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (7元) | 18元 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 (30元) | 12元 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.43 (22元) | 9元 | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (39元) | 80元 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 (21元) | 19元 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (16元) | 5.97元 | + 174% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (27元) | 3.85元 | + 592% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (111元) | 78元 | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (15元) | 6元 | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 (12元) | 11元 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 182% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is 182% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 (12,992元) | 3,481元 | + 273% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,544 (7,786元) | 2,376元 | + 228% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (1,146元) | 260元 | + 341% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (8,689元) | 2,719元 | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 (6,324元) | 4,128元 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 (548元) | 322元 | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (318元) | 102元 | + 211% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$489 (2,464元) | 1,500元 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (914元) | 1,427元 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (52元) | 32元 | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (136元) | 35元 | + 286% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (454元) | 508元 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (414元) | 207元 | + 100% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (838元) | 658元 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (848元) | 402元 | + 111% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 47% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 (160,686元) | 125,407元 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 (6元) | 5.39元 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (703元) | 436元 | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (98元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (47元) | 19元 | + 147% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (77元) | 22元 | + 256% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (332元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (36元) | 41元 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (23元) | 44元 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (33元) | 50元 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (15元) | 12元 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (19元) | 7元 | + 190% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (130元) | 38元 | + 239% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (363元) | 181元 | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (190元) | 124元 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (829元) | 246元 | + 237% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (563元) | 246元 | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (88元) | 50元 | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 (24元) | 22元 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (51元) | 24元 | + 109% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (3,252元) | 8,279元 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (2.35元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (314元) | 372元 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (172元) | 20元 | + 760% | |
TOTAL | + 77% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 19,483元 (AU$3,863) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000元 in Wenzhou.
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