Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Perth
Melbourne
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Standard of Living
PerthMelbourne

To have the same lifestyle in Melbourne, you need:

Required salary
$53,571
7% more expensive
than Perth
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Perth
$50,000
Melbourne
$53,571

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

PerthVSMelbourne

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

7% higher
Current city
Perth
$350
/ month
Target city
Melbourne
$375
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
27%
Higher
Meal
Comparison
58%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
7%
Higher
Utilities
Comparison
20%
Higher

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Equivalent salaries in other popular cities in the same country

Brisbane
Brisbane
$51,429
Equivalent in Brisbane
Perth
Perth
$50,000
Equivalent in Perth
Sydney
Sydney
$60,714
Equivalent in Sydney

This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.