Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Wuxi, China
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 82% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (98元) | 46元 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (62元) | 32元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (40元) | 13元 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 (30元) | 15元 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.43 (22元) | 7元 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (39元) | 40元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 (21元) | 15元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (16元) | 8元 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (27元) | 9元 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (111元) | 109元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (15元) | 8元 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 (12元) | 10元 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 117% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 (13,002元) | 5,152元 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,544 (7,792元) | 3,017元 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (1,147元) | 616元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (8,696元) | 3,977元 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 (6,329元) | 2,477元 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 (548元) | 1,059元 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (318元) | 98元 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$489 (2,466元) | 2,789元 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (915元) | 1,109元 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (52元) | 34元 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (136元) | 38元 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (454元) | 801元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (415元) | 402元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (839元) | 694元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (849元) | 437元 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 89% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 (160,814元) | 167,519元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 (6元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (703元) | 224元 | + 214% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (98元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 23% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (47元) | 50元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (77元) | 84元 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (332元) | 585元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (36元) | 38元 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (23元) | 53元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (33元) | 45元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (15元) | 9元 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (19元) | 12元 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (130元) | 42元 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (363元) | 141元 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (190元) | 95元 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (829元) | 852元 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (564元) | 354元 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (88元) | 65元 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 (24元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (51元) | 33元 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (3,254元) | 2,900元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (2.35元) | 0.39元 | + 509% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (314元) | 578元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (172元) | 19元 | + 827% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 524 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Wuxi (China)
For example, you would need at least 24,064元 (AU$4,768) in Perth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 14,000元 in Wuxi.
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