Cost of living in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($14) | $12 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.23 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.50 ($3.49) | $5.26 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.71 ($0.99) | $0.99 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.98 ($2.77) | $3.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.16 ($3.02) | $5.70 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.20 ($3.07) | $8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 ($2.51) | $4.01 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.96 ($2.74) | $2.45 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 ($2.23) | $1.88 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 ($2.51) | $2.76 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 ($1.47) | $2.61 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 40% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £975 ($1,362) | $2,100 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £589 ($823) | $1,683 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 ($202) | $295 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £521 ($727) | $1,183 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £392 ($547) | $994 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £73 ($101) | $168 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 ($30) | $76 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £348 ($485) | $377 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 ($113) | $103 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 ($11) | $16 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 ($14) | $16 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 34% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 ($84) | $42 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 ($44) | $34 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 ($75) | $72 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 ($80) | $80 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,500 ($23,042) | $22,500 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 ($1.70) | $0.77 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 ($70) | $60 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 ($17) | $18 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 37% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 ($4.62) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($12) | $31 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £77 ($108) | $170 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.84 ($3.96) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.63 ($2.28) | $3.18 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 ($4.47) | $4.59 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.52 ($2.13) | $3.63 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 ($2.20) | $2.39 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 ($14) | $17 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 ($36) | $49 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 ($22) | $25 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 ($111) | $75 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £34 ($47) | $63 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($10) | $9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.13 ($2.97) | $4.04 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.70 ($3.77) | $5.00 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £449 ($627) | $429 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 ($0.18) | $0.15 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 ($41) | $66 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 ($11) | $10 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 744 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
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Cost of living in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,600
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $5,384
(£3,855)
in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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