Perth, Australia
-10% vs Perth avgScarborough is a relatively affordable area in Perth, with a cost of living index of 57.1 — that is -10% compared to the Perth average. At #15 of 22, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around A$1,918/month, compared to a range of A$1,535 in Midland to A$2,664 in Dalkeith.
For a typical resident of Scarborough, housing takes up roughly 40% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately A$76,730 before tax.
Salaries in Scarborough reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 57.1:
After tax and deductions of 14.9% in Australia, take-home pay for someone earning A$76,730 would be roughly A$65,298/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a A$60,851 salary in Scarborough, Perth (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Scarborough would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $42,825 |
| London | GBP | £36,855 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 214,287 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalkeith | 79.4 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Cottesloe | 77.5 | 1.22x | +22% |
| CBD | 74.9 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Subiaco | 73.0 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Applecross | 73.0 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Scarborough, Perth to maintain your lifestyle.
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Scarborough is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Perth. It costs about -10% less than the city average, ranking #15 out of 22 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Scarborough is below the Perth average. With a multiplier of 0.90x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -10% compared to the city baseline.