Cost of living study reveals ups and downs of life in the South West

Nathan Hondros
Updated December 1 2017 - 12:15pm, first published 3:30am

The price of petrol, movie tickets and a takeaway coffee are all more expensive in the South West than in Perth according to a new study from Curtin University, but renting or owning a home is more affordable.

Nathan Hondros

Nathan Hondros

Senior Journalist

Senior Journalist for the Mandurah Mail, Australian Community Media, and Fairfax Media.

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