Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (C$17) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.96 (C$5.28) | C$5.78 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.33 (C$1.18) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.04 (C$4.47) | C$4.18 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (C$5.54) | C$3.17 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.11 (C$4.53) | C$4.24 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.36 (C$2.98) | C$3.76 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.89 (C$4.34) | C$3.41 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (C$19) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.89 (C$2.56) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.63 (C$1.44) | C$1.93 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,657 (C$2,355) | C$2,136 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,988 (C$1,762) | C$1,257 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$139 (C$123) | C$124 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,017 (C$1,788) | C$1,120 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,360 (C$1,206) | C$805 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$83 (C$73) | C$66 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (C$60) | C$54 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$545 (C$483) | C$311 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (C$121) | C$97 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (C$27) | C$25 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$114 (C$101) | C$60 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$62 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (C$138) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$122 (C$108) | C$117 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,474 (C$23,467) | C$22,942 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.74 (C$1.55) | C$1.67 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$92 (C$81) | C$67 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (C$11) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (C$14) | C$22 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (C$64) | C$77 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.93 (C$5.26) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.01 (C$4.44) | C$3.85 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.48 (C$4.86) | C$4.33 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.81 (C$2.49) | C$3.16 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.55 (C$4.03) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (C$26) | C$20 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (C$49) | C$51 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$27 (C$24) | C$27 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$177 (C$157) | C$135 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 (C$82) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (C$4.37) | C$5.42 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (C$5.87) | C$7 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$658 (C$583) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.83 (C$0.74) | C$0.24 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$51 (C$45) | C$37 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (C$32) | C$11 | + 192% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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