Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Newcastle 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Newcastle are 3.20% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Newcastle are 14.53% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Newcastle are 32.15% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Newcastle are 13.16% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Newcastle are 1.85% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Newcastle is 14.28% higher than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +38.89 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 A$ | 100.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 A$ | 11.25 A$ | -6.25 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 A$ | 7.75 A$ | -3.12 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.20 A$ | 4.56 A$ | +8.57 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.10 A$ | 3.70 A$ | +19.40 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.66 A$ | 2.93 A$ | +9.97 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.37 A$ | 6.88 A$ | +7.87 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.41 A$ | 1.97 A$ | -18.45 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.14 A$ | 0.95 A$ | -16.76 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.73 A$ | 3.75 A$ | -20.68 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.99 A$ | 3.90 A$ | -21.84 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.03 A$ | 5.25 A$ | +4.49 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.46 A$ | 7.94 A$ | -6.13 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 1.64 A$ | -25.05 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.54 A$ | 1.47 A$ | -4.46 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.60 A$ | 1.77 A$ | +10.81 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.41 A$ | 2.36 A$ | -2.23 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.49 A$ | 1.22 A$ | -17.74 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.24 A$ | 1.08 A$ | -13.41 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.61 A$ | 2.62 A$ | +0.68 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.03 A$ | 2.88 A$ | +41.74 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 A$ | 15.50 A$ | +3.33 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.19 A$ | 6.10 A$ | +17.51 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.17 A$ | 9.33 A$ | +51.22 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 35.74 A$ | 38.00 A$ | +6.32 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 A$ | 4.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | 163.04 A$ | -25.00 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.05 A$ | 3.60 A$ | -11.11 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.54 A$ | 3.52 A$ | -0.45 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.68 A$ | 56.40 A$ | -0.49 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.43 A$ | 5.71 A$ | +5.15 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,732.00 A$ | 32,500.00 A$ | +13.11 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,789.82 A$ | 29,833.33 A$ | +15.68 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 192.77 A$ | 250.16 A$ | +29.77 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.75 A$ | 0.25 A$ | -66.68 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 74.06 A$ | 82.12 A$ | +10.89 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.18 A$ | 54.33 A$ | -32.23 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.95 A$ | 23.75 A$ | -0.84 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 17.00 A$ | -15.00 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,353.05 A$ | 1,152.50 A$ | -51.02 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 22,030.77 A$ | 17,000.00 A$ | -22.84 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 104.39 A$ | 101.50 A$ | -2.77 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 64.20 A$ | 67.50 A$ | +5.14 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 140.50 A$ | 154.29 A$ | +9.81 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.34 A$ | 126.00 A$ | -18.36 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,615.29 A$ | 1,378.70 A$ | -47.28 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,880.86 A$ | 1,430.43 A$ | -23.95 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,036.96 A$ | 3,700.00 A$ | -26.54 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,034.53 A$ | 2,018.48 A$ | -33.48 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,235.43 A$ | 660.63 A$ | -46.53 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 781.12 A$ | 377.80 A$ | -51.63 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Newcastle Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,769.86 A$ | 5,635.71 A$ | -2.32 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.28 | 4.37 | +33.22 % |
| Last update: | January 2021 | November 2020 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 277 | 8 |
Cities near Sydney: | Cost of Living in Gosford | 46.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 51.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canberra | 178.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 188.67 miles |
Cities near Newcastle: | Cost of Living in Gosford | 56.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Muswellbrook | 79.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Parramatta | 95.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sydney | 98.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 102.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 145.11 miles |
| Cost of Living in Port Macquarie | 152.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mount Victoria | 158.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dubbo | 238.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coffs Harbour | 242.86 miles |
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