Living Experience in Melbourne and Perth Australia by Laxmi

What is it like to live in Perth? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

When I was 23 years old, I went to study 2 years degree in Melbourne Australia. My first impression was like I was blown away with the infrastructure, multiculturalism, friendly nature of Melbournians and last but not least amazing food but at the beginning I struggled a lot to understand the Aussie accent because I am from a non English speaking country.

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I can honestly and confidently say that my life has changed from better to best in some ways after I moved to Melbourne, Australia. I became a kind and compassionate person (vegan). I met so many wonderful and inspiring people during my time in Melbourne. I have contributed my knowledge and experience to numerous not for profit organisations. No wonder is that Melbourne city is for multiple times ranked number One as most livable city in the world.

After living in Melbourne for 5 years I moved to western side of Australia and a beautiful city called Perth to work for one of the largest not for profit organisation in Perth, Western Australia. I have loved Perth City whole heartedly and enjoyed every day of my life in Perth. I met so many caring and compassionate people and I was inspired by them.

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Living in Perth was a wonderful experience to me because there is such a lot of beauty in the city, especially Kings Park along the Swan river is a centre of attraction to Perth and so many places like that.

When it comes to my recommendation of cities in Australia, my first preference is Melbourne then Perth and then Sydney.

What is the student lifestyle like in Perth?

I did not study in Perth but I have met so many international students from all over the world and local students. Majority of them who I met pretty much enjoyed studying in Perth. When it comes to student life style it was like a very vibrant.

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How much does it cost to live in Perth?

It totally depends on the person. It varies from Aus $ 650 - Aus $ 1200 per month.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Perth? Is there any advice you can give?

I cannot say that it is difficult to find accommodation but it's very important that before you get there try to interact with local advertising groups such as Gumtree, meet up groups and Facebook groups, etc.

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What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

I pretty much enjoyed cooking my food by my self every day but occasionally I have dined in multiple Vegan and Vegetarian restaurants in the city. My favorite dishes are

• Indonesian Mushroom Rendang with Vegetables,
• Vegetable Green Curry,
• Vegetable Lasagna with Homemade Cheese,
• Soy Chicken and Chips,
• Blackpepper Soy Chicken,
• Vegetable Pie,
• Butter Soy Chicken and Vegetables,
• Spicy Tofu,
• Hou-Tou Mushroom,
• Vegan Spicy Crispy Chicken.

What places would you recommend visiting in Perth?

My first preference is Kings Park and there are multiple beaches such as Cottesloe Beach, City Beach and Leighton Beach. And also there are so many tourist places to visit in Perth.

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Is it good to eat out in Perth? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

My favourite restaurants in Perth are:

• Heavenly Plate,
• Annalakshmi,
• Loving Hut,
• The Raw Kitchen,
• Genesis in the Hills,

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• (Utopia) Formosa Vegetarian Restaurant

In Melbourne:

• Fina Vegetarian Cafe,
• The Veggie Bar,
• Smith and Daughters,
• White Lotus Vegan Restaurant,
• Yong Green Food,
• Loving Hut Victoria Street and Northcote,
• Monk Bodhi Darma,
• Las Vegan Cafe and many more.

Is the nightlife good in Perth? Where is good to go?

I am not a big fan of "night life" but in my opinion Crown Perth and Northbridge restaurants and clubs are most famous for nightlife.

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What advice would you give future students heading to Perth?

My simple advice is that, please plan everything ahead before you get there like finding a suitable accommodation via social network groups or from your friends or something. So then it will be easy for you to settle down in the new city very quickly and your life will be less stressful.

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