Cost of living
Brisbane vs Perth: cost of living compared
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities in Brisbane and Perth using cited SetTern cost bands — planning only.
Using cited SetTern catalog midpoints, Perth is about 4% cheaper per month overall. The breakdown below compares rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities. These are planning bands, not live listings — confirm with the linked official cost sources.
Perth is ~4% cheaper overall
| Monthly | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $1,500 | $1,400 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $315 | $364 |
| Transport (band mid) | $150 | $126 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $275 | $308 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $180 | $182 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $2,900 | $2,800 |
Side-by-side uses cited SetTern catalog midpoints for each city — not live listings. Individual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle; confirm with the linked sources.