Cost of Living in Perth
Scotland
City
Perth and Kinross, ScotlandPopulation: 47,000
Average House Price
£175.7k
-39% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£43,335
+11% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£909/mo
-24% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,426Band D / yr
Energy£146/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.24/ mo
House Prices in Perth
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£175,720
Detached£285,200
Semi-detached£174,800
Terraced£142,600
Flat / Apartment£105,800
House prices in Perth have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Perth
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£43,335
Mean£48,685
Median hourly rate£20.87/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£29,639
Upper quartile (75th)£57,245
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+11.0%
£4,296 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Perth
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Perth each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £909 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £119 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £146 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £184 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £150 |
| Estimated Total | £1,835 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Perth
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.24
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.41
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£184
Compare Perth with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Perth
- What is the average house price in Perth?
- The average house price in Perth is £175,720, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £285,200, while flats and apartments average £105,800. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Perth?
- The median annual salary in Perth is £43,335, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,296 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £29,639 (lower quartile) to £57,245 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Perth?
- Average monthly rent in Perth is £909 per month. Rents have increased by +1.6% over the past year.
- Is Perth an affordable place to live?
- Perth is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 25% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £909, while the median annual salary is £43,335 (approximately £3,611 per month before tax).
- How does Perth compare to London?
- The average house price in Perth is £175,720, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Perth costs around 32% of London prices, making it £375,280 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £909 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Perth?
- House prices in Perth are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £175,720 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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