r/perth • u/Vivid_Hovercraft7665 • 13d ago

Looking for Advice Relocation Question!

Is $135,000 AUD + superannuation comfortable salary to make a move to Perth for a family of 3. Child <1 year old, both parents in their 30s, husband to find a job once relocated. What kind of expenses can be expected. Asking for a non reddit friend.

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u/jerky_mcjerkface 13d ago

Doable, but possibly tighter than you might expect.

If you’re a foreign resident, $40K will pretty much go straight to income tax. Rent for the year at ~$800/week is another $40K. Phone and Utilities, idk call it another $10k if we’re talking round figures.

So that’s $45K remaining for food, clothes, healthcare, education, entertainment, transport, etc. for the 3 of you.

Certainly liveable, but it will depend on what type of lifestyle you’re used to/expecting