Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.17 (C$4.54) | C$5.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.37 (C$4.72) | C$4.48 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (C$4.38) | C$3.04 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.24 (C$3.72) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.46 (C$3.04) | C$3.76 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.77 (C$4.19) | C$3.41 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.13 (C$2.75) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.64 (C$1.44) | C$1.93 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,688 (C$2,360) | C$2,136 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,795 (C$1,577) | C$1,241 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$132 (C$116) | C$133 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,862 (C$1,635) | C$1,120 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,242 (C$1,091) | C$806 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$102 (C$90) | C$66 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$56 (C$49) | C$54 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$589 (C$517) | C$311 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (C$155) | C$97 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 (C$23) | C$25 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$98 (C$86) | C$60 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$58 (C$51) | C$39 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$153 (C$134) | C$98 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$114 (C$100) | C$117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,326 (C$23,118) | C$22,935 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (C$1.28) | C$1.42 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 (C$88) | C$67 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (C$62) | C$77 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (C$5.67) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.55 (C$3.99) | C$3.85 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.86 (C$4.27) | C$4.28 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.28 (C$2.88) | C$3.11 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.78 (C$3.32) | C$2.46 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (C$22) | C$20 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 (C$42) | C$52 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$27 (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$153 (C$134) | C$117 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$106 (C$93) | C$96 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (C$13) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.39 (C$3.85) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (C$5.84) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$592 (C$520) | C$647 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.84 (C$0.74) | C$0.83 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$45 (C$40) | C$35 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$26 (C$22) | C$11 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 280 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,389 (AU$7,276) in Newcastle to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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