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Perth

Australia's isolated west-coast capital, real quality of life, distinct from the east-coast cities.

In Perth, a mid-range month runs about $3,215 (A$4,511) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 80% of cities

Internet7.1/10

Faster internet than about 70% of cities

Visas3.5/10

Harder visas than about 85% of cities

Coworking5.2/10

Weaker coworking than about 55% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness4.3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There8.7/10

Easier to reach than about 85% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

36 categories for Perth, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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