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Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$17) | C$14 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.67 (C$5.71) | C$6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 (C$1.29) | C$2.38 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.07 (C$5.11) | C$4.08 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 (C$4.92) | C$2.62 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 (C$4.39) | C$3.73 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.50 (C$3.53) | C$2.90 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.36 (C$4.39) | C$2.89 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (C$17) | C$16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.39 (C$3.42) | C$2.31 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.35 (C$2.36) | C$1.76 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,501 (C$2,520) | C$1,186 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,793 (C$1,806) | C$982 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$107 (C$108) | C$117 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,647 (C$1,659) | C$919 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,143 (C$1,152) | C$695 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$74 (C$75) | C$64 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$52 (C$52) | C$39 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$645 (C$650) | C$392 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (C$203) | C$111 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$96 (C$97) | C$61 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$47 (C$48) | C$41 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 (C$141) | C$95 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$102 (C$103) | C$87 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,307 (C$30,540) | C$22,684 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 (C$1.41) | C$1.19 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$81 (C$81) | C$47 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (C$71) | C$85 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.41 (C$4.45) | C$3.90 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.59 (C$5.63) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.61 (C$4.65) | C$3.21 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.34 (C$4.38) | C$2.46 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$21 (C$21) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$40 (C$41) | C$43 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$26 (C$26) | C$27 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$117 (C$117) | C$84 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$103 (C$104) | C$93 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (C$13) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.23 (C$4.26) | C$5.44 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.94 (C$5.99) | C$5.57 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$243 (C$245) | C$141 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.87 (C$0.88) | C$2.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$40 (C$40) | C$34 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 (C$24) | C$10 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 145 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,529
(AU$4,494)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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