Cost of Living in Newcastle
Summary of cost of living in Newcastle, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,883.2$ (6,018.1A$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,099.1$ (1,703.4A$), excluding rent.
- Newcastle is 25.2% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Newcastle is, on average, 47.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.13 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.33 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.39 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.74 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.45 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.37 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.06 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.83 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.00 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.97 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.78 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.11 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.59 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.10 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.51 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.15 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.77 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.17 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.05 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.68 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.09 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.10 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 29.04 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.56 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.27 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.26 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.38 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 37.55 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.33 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,663.86 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,424.39 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 208.84 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 29.04 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 55.68 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.97 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.21 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.58 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 903.35 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 76.89 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 44.36 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.33 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.08 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,445.36 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,061.43 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,312.09 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,653.90 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 524.52 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 449.59 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,347.89 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.75 |
Prices in Newcastle
This city had 292 entries in the past 12 months by 16 different contributors.
Last update: 9 March 2025
Last update: 9 March 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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