Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 35% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 ($13) | $19 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 ($9) | $9 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.99 ($3.80) | $7 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 ($0.96) | $1.69 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$4.99 ($3.80) | $6 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 ($3.80) | $7 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.35 ($3.32) | $4.89 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.46 ($2.64) | $2.41 | + 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.73 ($3.60) | $3.43 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 ($13) | $16 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.13 ($2.38) | $2.56 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.79 ($1.36) | $4.30 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 26% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,461 ($1,876) | $2,610 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,879 ($1,432) | $1,963 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$140 ($107) | $279 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,843 ($1,405) | $1,732 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,301 ($991) | $1,316 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$92 ($70) | $143 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$52 ($40) | $41 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$573 ($436) | $450 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 ($135) | $132 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 ($21) | $26 | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 ($76) | $66 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$60 ($46) | $75 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 ($120) | $101 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$117 ($89) | $172 | - 48% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is 32% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,963 ($19,789) | $25,902 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 ($1.10) | $1.03 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 ($76) | $42 | + 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 ($16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 ($12) | $29 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 ($54) | $115 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 ($4.65) | $9 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.60 ($3.50) | $4.89 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.36 ($4.08) | $5.81 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.19 ($2.43) | $5.70 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.88 ($2.95) | $2.05 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 ($19) | $25 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 ($39) | $58 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$27 ($21) | $26 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 ($124) | $123 | + 0% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$108 ($83) | $110 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 ($11) | $13 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.46 ($3.40) | $6 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 ($5.19) | $7 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$594 ($453) | $429 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.83 ($0.64) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 ($41) | $51 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$27 ($21) | $10 | + 98% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 19% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $6,636 (AU$8,706) in Newcastle.
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