Cost of Living in Newcastle
Summary of cost of living in Newcastle, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,374.0$ (6,182.4A$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,213.9$ (1,715.8A$), excluding rent.
- Newcastle is 7.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Newcastle is, on average, 49.6% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 A$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150.00 A$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 13.00 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.00 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.50 A$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.58 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.58 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.07 A$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.44 A$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.29 A$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.70 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.74 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.61 A$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.24 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.27 A$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.89 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.93 A$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.88 A$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.91 A$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.54 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.50 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.02 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.34 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.80 A$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 A$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.69 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 58.20 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.71 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 44,033.27 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 317.50 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 37.50 A$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 82.33 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 63.25 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 25.67 A$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.00 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,113.00 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 19,240.00 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 116.00 A$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 67.00 A$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 170.00 A$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 167.50 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,240.00 A$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,704.17 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,583.25 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,636.00 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,780.63 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 774.19 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,387.28 A$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.55 | |
Prices in Newcastle
This city had 108 entries in the past 12 months by 6 different contributors.
Last update: 27 December 2025
Last update: 27 December 2025
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