Cost of living in Newcastle
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.83
A$22.95
|
$9.89
-
$25.04
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.89
A$15.30
|
$7.91
-
$11.86
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
A$3.86
|
$1.98
-
$3.30
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
A$3.16
|
$1.65
-
$2.97
|
Newcastle - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.19
A$3.38
|
$1.32
-
$3.95
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.47
A$8.47
|
$3.30
-
$13.18
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.88
A$7.55
|
$3.74
-
$12.47
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.95
A$6.11
|
$2.64
-
$6.33
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.68
A$5.69
|
$2.84
-
$5.68
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.47
A$2.28
|
$0.90
-
$2.24
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.14
A$1.76
|
$0.72
-
$2.09
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.16
A$1.79
|
$0.69
-
$2.69
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.94
A$3.00
|
$1.17
-
$2.99
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
A$1.71
|
$0.75
-
$1.49
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.90
A$1.40
|
$0.60
-
$1.49
|
Newcastle - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.53
A$7.01
|
$3.74
-
$5.49
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$143.27
A$221.74
|
$143.27
-
$143.27
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,276.08
A$45,312.00
|
$26,361.19
-
$29,656.34
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.38
A$22.26
|
$13.26
-
$69.86
|
Newcastle - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$52.22
A$80.83
|
$39.54
-
$65.90
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,278.52
A$1,978.82
|
$461.32
-
$1,770.15
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,073.56
A$1,661.60
|
$790.84
-
$1,383.96
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$141.11
A$218.40
|
$60.48
-
$306.41
|
Newcastle - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$922.64
A$1,428.02
|
$659.03
-
$2,636.12
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,906.19
A$27,714.28
|
$7,908.36
-
$27,679.25
|
Newcastle - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.59
A$10.20
|
$4.61
-
$11.86
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.47
A$5.37
|
$2.64
-
$5.18
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$31.63
A$48.96
|
$26.36
-
$39.54
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.45
A$73.44
|
$23.07
-
$131.81
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.52
A$19.38
|
$11.86
-
$19.77
|
Newcastle - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$72.49
A$112.20
|
$46.13
-
$105.44
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.44
A$59.50
|
$19.77
-
$98.85
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$101.05
A$156.40
|
$72.49
-
$164.76
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.26
A$142.80
|
$52.72
-
$230.66
|
Newcastle - Cost of clothing
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