Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 ($14) | $14 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.67 ($4.52) | $3.62 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 ($1.02) | $0.86 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.07 ($4.04) | $2.34 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 ($3.89) | $4.92 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 ($5.58) | $5.56 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 ($3.48) | $2.71 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.50 ($2.79) | $1.76 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.36 ($3.48) | $2.02 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 ($13) | $13 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.39 ($2.71) | $1.80 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.35 ($1.87) | $2.28 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,501 ($1,994) | $1,514 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,793 ($1,429) | $1,018 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$107 ($85) | $122 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,647 ($1,313) | $877 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,143 ($911) | $649 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$74 ($59) | $123 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$52 ($41) | $42 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$645 ($514) | $358 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 ($161) | $126 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 ($8) | $9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$25 ($20) | $30 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$96 ($77) | $46 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$47 ($38) | $38 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 ($112) | $83 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$102 ($82) | $76 | + 7% | |
| 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$30,345 ($24,193) | $23,085 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.40 ($1.12) | $0.62 | + 80% | |
| 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 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 ($9) | $8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 ($13) | $6.00 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 ($56) | $140 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 ($5.68) | $4.79 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.41 ($3.52) | $3.09 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.59 ($4.46) | $4.63 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.61 ($3.68) | $2.85 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.34 ($3.46) | $1.83 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$21 ($17) | $18 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 31% 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 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$117 ($93) | $151 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$103 ($82) | $75 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 ($10) | $9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.23 ($3.37) | $4.14 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.94 ($4.74) | $5.84 | - 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | AU$1,000 ($797) | $502 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.87 ($0.69) | $0.20 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$40 ($32) | $49 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 ($19) | $10 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 325 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.797
USD
/
AUD
Do you live in Albany, New York? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in London is 252% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in New York is 7% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Toronto is 23% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Galway is 22% cheaper than in Dublin
- Cost of living in Sydney is 5% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ottawa (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Wellington (New Zealand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Canberra (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brisbane (Australia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Christchurch (New Zealand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Omaha, Nebraska (United States)
Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,297
(AU$6,645)
in Newcastle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$4,700
in Albany, New York.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Nassau costs B$7 (10 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tlalnepantla costs Mex$ 100 (12 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Barcelona costs €650 (20 minutes ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Nha Trang costs 2,000,000 ₫ (26 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Salt Lake City, Utah costs $95 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Milan costs €5.45 (about 1 hour ago)