Top 5 reasons to live and study in Perth

Deciding where in Australia you should live and study? Here are 5 reasons why Perth should be at the top of your list.

1. Cost of living

Not only is Perth a great place to live, it's affordable too!

When compared to Perth, consumer prices in Sydney are 7.95% higher (this includes items like clothing and electronics), grocery prices are 4.82% higher, and rent prices are a whopping 91.32% higher. To put these numbers into perspective, renting a one-bedroom apartment in Sydney outside the city centre will set you back $1956.54 a month, while in Perth it will cost you just $1028.86 a month. While not as expensive, by moving to Melbourne you can expect to pay rent prices 33.56% higher than in Perth.

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