WA · Cost of living

Cost of living in Perth

A relaxed, spread-out capital with moderate costs. Perth counts as a designated regional area for skilled migration, so studying here also earns visa points.

Estimated annual cost, sharing accommodation

A$25,500 to A$33,000

That is roughly A$490 to A$630 a week. Add your tuition on top. The Australian Government requires you to show A$29,710 in living funds for the student visa.

Weekly breakdown

Rent, room in a shared houseA$220 to A$360/wk

Rent, own studio or one-bedroomA$400 to A$590/wk

Groceries and eating outA$105/wk

Public transportA$35/wk

Electricity, gas, waterA$38/wk

Phone and internetA$15/wk

Overseas Student Health Coverabout A$12/wk

Going out, activities, incidentalsA$65/wk

Estimates for 2026, based on published international-student cost ranges. Rent is the figure that varies most, by suburb and by how close you are to campus.

Universities in Perth

See the cheapest universities in Perth ranked by first-year budget.

Cost of living in Perth: common questions

How much does it cost to live in Perth as an international student?

About AUD 25,500 to 33,000 a year sharing accommodation. Perth is more spread out than the eastern cities, so factor in transport if you live far from campus. It is also classified regional for skilled migration.

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