Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 49% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$16 ($10) | $17 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 ($7) | $10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.17 ($3.10) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 ($0.79) | $1.69 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.37 ($3.22) | $5.99 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 ($2.99) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 ($4.51) | $10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.24 ($2.54) | $4.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.46 ($2.07) | $2.46 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.77 ($2.86) | $3.30 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 ($11) | $16 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.13 ($1.88) | $2.45 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.64 ($0.98) | $4.34 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 39% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,688 ($1,612) | $2,550 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,795 ($1,077) | $1,846 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$132 ($79) | $274 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,862 ($1,117) | $1,691 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,242 ($745) | $1,289 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$102 ($61) | $142 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$56 ($34) | $41 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$589 ($353) | $450 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 ($106) | $132 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 ($16) | $26 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 45% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$98 ($59) | $66 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$58 ($35) | $75 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$153 ($92) | $100 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$114 ($69) | $181 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,326 ($15,790) | $25,902 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 ($0.87) | $1.02 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 ($60) | $43 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 ($12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 55% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 ($9) | $28 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 ($42) | $115 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 ($3.87) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.55 ($2.73) | $5.06 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.86 ($2.91) | $5.65 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.28 ($1.97) | $5.11 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.78 ($2.27) | $1.99 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 ($15) | $25 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 32% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 ($29) | $57 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$27 ($16) | $25 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$153 ($92) | $202 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$106 ($63) | $97 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 ($9) | $12 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.39 ($2.63) | $5.90 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 ($3.99) | $6 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$592 ($355) | $429 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.84 ($0.50) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$45 ($27) | $51 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$26 ($15) | $10 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 168 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 36% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $4,691 (AU$7,822) in Newcastle.
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