Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 ($14) | $15 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.67 ($4.50) | $3.69 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 ($1.01) | $0.88 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.07 ($4.02) | $3.00 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 ($3.87) | $4.83 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 ($5.56) | $5.08 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 ($3.46) | $2.65 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.50 ($2.78) | $1.93 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.36 ($3.46) | $2.07 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 ($13) | $14 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.39 ($2.69) | $1.77 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.35 ($1.86) | $2.24 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,501 ($1,985) | $1,364 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,793 ($1,423) | $1,014 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$107 ($85) | $121 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,647 ($1,307) | $876 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,143 ($907) | $651 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$74 ($59) | $137 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$52 ($41) | $44 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$645 ($512) | $341 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 ($160) | $133 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 ($20) | $30 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$96 ($76) | $42 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$47 ($37) | $39 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 ($111) | $82 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$102 ($81) | $74 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,307 ($24,057) | $22,529 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 ($1.11) | $0.61 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$81 ($64) | $62 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 ($16) | $21 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 23% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 ($8) | $8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 ($13) | $6.00 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 ($56) | $140 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 ($5.66) | $4.79 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.41 ($3.50) | $3.09 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.59 ($4.44) | $4.63 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.61 ($3.66) | $2.85 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.34 ($3.45) | $1.83 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$21 ($17) | $18 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$40 ($32) | $44 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$26 ($20) | $23 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$117 ($92) | $158 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$103 ($82) | $82 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 ($10) | $9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.23 ($3.36) | $4.14 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.94 ($4.72) | $5.72 | - 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$243 ($193) | $224 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.87 ($0.69) | $0.20 | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$40 ($31) | $49 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 ($19) | $10 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,102
(AU$5,168)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,700
in Albany, New York.
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