Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$15) | C$23 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (C$11) | C$13 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.96 (C$5.35) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (C$1.28) | C$2.41 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.05 (C$4.54) | C$4.70 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.00 (C$4.49) | C$3.95 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (C$9) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.11 (C$4.59) | C$4.85 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.36 (C$3.02) | C$3.95 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.60 (C$5.03) | C$3.50 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.97 (C$2.67) | C$2.68 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.63 (C$1.46) | C$2.16 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 19% 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$3,147 (C$2,828) | C$2,300 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,988 (C$1,786) | C$1,599 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$135 (C$121) | C$120 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,159 (C$1,939) | C$1,347 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,360 (C$1,222) | C$985 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$83 (C$74) | C$69 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (C$60) | C$60 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$545 (C$489) | C$311 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (C$122) | C$140 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 34% 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$102) | C$70 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$62 (C$56) | C$41 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (C$140) | C$105 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$122 (C$109) | C$120 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 37% 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$31,510 (C$28,308) | C$24,609 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.78 (C$1.60) | C$1.69 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$107 (C$96) | C$60 | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 6% 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 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (C$65) | C$77 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.93 (C$5.33) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.01 (C$4.50) | C$4.17 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.48 (C$4.92) | C$4.59 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.81 (C$2.53) | C$3.11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.55 (C$4.09) | C$3.02 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (C$26) | C$22 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 36% 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$61 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (C$25) | C$27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$177 (C$159) | C$118 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 (C$83) | C$97 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (C$14) | C$12 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (C$4.43) | C$4.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (C$5.95) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$658 (C$591) | C$647 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.83 (C$0.75) | C$0.24 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$51 (C$45) | C$38 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (C$32) | C$13 | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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