- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (C$5.95) | C$5.69 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.32 (C$1.29) | C$2.05 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.78 (C$5.66) | C$4.81 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.95 (C$4.85) | C$2.90 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.31 (C$4.23) | C$4.00 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.49 (C$3.42) | C$3.34 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.33 (C$4.25) | C$3.36 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (C$19) | C$16 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.32 (C$3.25) | C$2.41 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.24 (C$2.20) | C$2.01 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,745 (C$2,690) | C$1,651 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,819 (C$1,783) | C$1,142 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$124 (C$121) | C$102 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,824 (C$1,788) | C$1,038 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,211 (C$1,187) | C$779 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$91 (C$90) | C$66 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$51 (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$599 (C$587) | C$351 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$201 (C$197) | C$86 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 (C$25) | C$22 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$98 (C$96) | C$59 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$53 (C$52) | C$40 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (C$139) | C$93 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$114 (C$112) | C$92 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,750 (C$28,178) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (C$1.39) | C$1.27 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$92 (C$90) | C$65 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (C$12) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (C$68) | C$96 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.61 (C$4.52) | C$3.72 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.50 (C$5.39) | C$2.83 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.67 (C$3.59) | C$3.09 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.17 (C$4.08) | C$2.46 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$22 (C$22) | C$19 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$42 (C$41) | C$46 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$27 (C$27) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$115 (C$112) | C$101 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (C$105) | C$85 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 (C$12) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.14 (C$4.06) | C$5.34 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (C$5.90) | C$5.67 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$785 (C$769) | C$549 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (C$0.77) | C$1.04 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$42 (C$41) | C$35 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$26 (C$25) | C$11 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 358 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,555
(AU$6,688)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,300
in Abbotsford.
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