Cost of living in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($14) | $11 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.23 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.50 ($3.50) | $4.73 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 ($0.99) | $1.02 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | £1.98 ($2.77) | $3.36 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.16 ($3.02) | $2.20 | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.20 ($3.08) | $4.41 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 ($2.52) | $3.45 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.96 ($2.74) | $1.16 | + 136% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 ($2.24) | $4.46 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 ($2.51) | $1.63 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 ($1.47) | $2.16 | - 32% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £975 ($1,365) | $1,104 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £589 ($825) | $874 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 ($203) | $177 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £521 ($729) | $756 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £392 ($549) | $692 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £73 ($102) | $244 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 ($30) | $51 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | £348 ($487) | $400 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 ($113) | $150 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 ($11) | $16 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 ($14) | $24 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 ($84) | $48 | + 77% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 ($44) | $29 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 ($75) | $93 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 ($81) | $102 | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,500 ($23,104) | $16,500 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 ($1.71) | $0.57 | + 200% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £50 ($70) | $50 | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 ($17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 ($4.63) | $5.55 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £77 ($108) | $83 | + 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.84 ($3.98) | $5.34 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.63 ($2.29) | $2.87 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 ($4.49) | $8 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.52 ($2.13) | $4.28 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 ($2.20) | $1.39 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 ($14) | $18 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 ($36) | $33 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £16 ($22) | $18 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 ($112) | $40 | + 177% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £34 ($47) | $49 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($10) | $12 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.13 ($2.98) | $5.00 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.70 ($3.78) | $3.52 | + 7% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £449 ($628) | $429 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 ($0.18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 ($41) | $33 | + 26% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 ($11) | $6 | + 83% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,646
(£2,604)
in Newcastle upon Tyne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,400
in Amarillo, Texas.
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