Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 45% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 53% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Newcastle, Australia | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (CHF 10) | CHF 27 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.96 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.34 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 1.68 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.04 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 7 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.00 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 3.55 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (CHF 5.51) | CHF 10 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.11 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 4.65 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.36 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 2.93 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.89 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 2.66 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (CHF 12) | CHF 12 | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.96 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 2.80 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.63 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.72 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 52% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,657 (CHF 1,536) | CHF 3,847 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,988 (CHF 1,150) | CHF 3,155 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$139 (CHF 80) | CHF 165 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,017 (CHF 1,166) | CHF 2,146 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,360 (CHF 786) | CHF 1,695 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$83 (CHF 48) | CHF 121 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (CHF 39) | CHF 55 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$545 (CHF 315) | CHF 547 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (CHF 79) | CHF 180 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (CHF 17) | CHF 26 | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 38% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$114 (CHF 66) | CHF 94 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$62 (CHF 36) | CHF 60 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (CHF 90) | CHF 117 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$122 (CHF 70) | CHF 183 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 37% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,380 (CHF 16,410) | CHF 35,571 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.78 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.91 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$92 (CHF 53) | CHF 68 | - 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (CHF 12) | CHF 34 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (CHF 42) | CHF 125 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.93 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 9 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.01 (CHF 2.90) | CHF 4.29 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.48 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 5.10 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.81 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 5.06 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.55 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 4.59 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (CHF 17) | CHF 39 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 31% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Newcastle, Australia | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (CHF 32) | CHF 88 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (CHF 16) | CHF 38 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$177 (CHF 103) | CHF 119 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 (CHF 53) | CHF 113 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (CHF 9) | CHF 24 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 4.73 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (CHF 3.83) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$658 (CHF 380) | CHF 589 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.83 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 0.33 | + 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$51 (CHF 29) | CHF 81 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (CHF 21) | CHF 8 | + 156% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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