Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Wum, Cameroon
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 77% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (8,231 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 174% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (5,195 Franc) | 3,200 Franc | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (3,327 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (576 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 (2,528 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.43 (1,879 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 150% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (3,253 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 (1,776 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (1,374 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 587% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (2,240 Franc) | 985 Franc | + 127% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (9,302 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 166% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (1,240 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 (982 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 64% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 (1,091,993 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,544 (654,443 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (96,304 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 542% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (730,339 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 (531,530 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 (46,063 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (26,717 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$489 (207,093 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (76,864 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (4,361 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (11,438 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 327% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 327% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (38,144 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 536% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (34,827 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 248% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (70,454 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 487% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (71,292 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 613% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 (13,506,066 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 (532 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (59,050 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (8,201 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (3,935 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 228% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (6,453 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 223% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (27,874 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (2,994 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (1,901 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (2,744 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (1,284 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (1,615 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (10,932 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Wum (Cameroon) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (30,502 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (15,938 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (69,649 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (47,351 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (7,393 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 (2,031 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (4,256 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (273,313 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (197 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (26,368 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (14,417 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 3,933,191 Franc (AU$9,278) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 3,060,000 Franc in Wum.
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