Can you live in Perth with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,661, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Perth with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,661, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Perth with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,661, you would have roughly $339 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Perth with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,661, you would have roughly $2,339 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Perth with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,661, you would have roughly $5,339 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Perth, Australia

How much does it really cost to live in Perth? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Oceania 👥 2,100,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 AUD

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$ $1,300 1-bedroom rent / mo

86 Quality of life / 100

82 Safety / 100

85 Internet / 100

26 Affordability / 100

Perth vs Sydney ⚖️ Perth vs Canberra ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,300
Food (moderate)	$480
Transport	$85
Utilities	$125
Internet	$40
Healthcare	$115
Entertainment	$240
Total (moderate)	$2,661

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Perth.

Shared accommodation	$550
Studio	$950
1-bedroom	$1,300
2-bedroom	$1,750
3-bedroom	$2,300

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City Scores

How Perth rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityCanberra
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyAUD
Time zoneAustralia/Perth

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Pros and Cons of Perth

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,848 per month Basic $2,130 per month Moderate $2,661 per month Comfortable $3,480 per month Premium $5,257 per month

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Can You Live in Perth on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,661 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-661 / month
$ 3,000	Affordable	$339 / month
$ 5,000	Very Comfortable	$2,339 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,339 / month