Original article by Shane Wright
The West Australian – Page: 13 : 8-Jul-14

The latest data compiled by web site numbeo.com on the cost of living in various cities globally show that Perth consumers are paying among the highest prices. The Western Australian state capital ranks 13th overall, ahead of Paris, London, Tokyo and Dublin. Grocery prices are 6.5% above those in Sydney and 6.7% higher when compared with Melbourne. The WA Industrial Relations Commission has declared a weekly increase of $A20 to the minimum wage, which at $A665.90 has surpassed the federal one of $A640.90

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