Cost of living in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 27% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($13) | $12 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.39 ($7) | $8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.50 ($3.30) | $4.69 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.72 ($0.95) | $1.00 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.98 ($2.61) | $3.59 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.16 ($2.85) | $5.77 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.20 ($2.90) | $8 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 ($2.37) | $4.46 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.96 ($2.58) | $2.55 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.60 ($2.11) | $1.88 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 ($9) | $14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 ($2.44) | $2.65 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 ($1.38) | $3.60 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £975 ($1,286) | $2,100 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £589 ($777) | $1,683 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 ($191) | $188 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £521 ($687) | $1,183 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £392 ($517) | $994 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £73 ($96) | $171 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 ($28) | $76 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £348 ($458) | $336 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 ($106) | $102 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 ($13) | $16 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 ($79) | $42 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 ($41) | $34 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 ($71) | $72 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £58 ($76) | $80 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,500 ($21,755) | $22,500 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 ($1.61) | $0.70 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 ($66) | $60 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 ($15) | $16 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 ($4.36) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($11) | $35 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £77 ($102) | $160 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.84 ($3.74) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 ($2.10) | $3.46 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 ($4.22) | $5.18 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.62 ($2.14) | $3.38 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 ($2.02) | $2.90 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 ($13) | $21 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 ($33) | $46 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 ($21) | $25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 ($94) | $60 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £34 ($44) | $63 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 ($9) | $8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.13 ($2.81) | $4.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.70 ($3.56) | $5.00 | - 29% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £439 ($579) | $531 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 ($0.17) | $0.15 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 ($39) | $66 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,200
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,774
(£3,621)
in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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