Cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
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| Food in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 (AU$15) | AU$17 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (AU$10) | AU$11 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.67 (AU$3.45) | AU$4.99 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.70 (AU$0.91) | AU$1.27 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.85 (AU$3.68) | AU$4.99 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.03 (AU$3.92) | AU$4.99 | 21% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$10 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.91 (AU$3.77) | AU$4.35 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.47 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.46 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.34 (AU$3.02) | AU$4.73 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (AU$18) | AU$16 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.98 (AU$2.56) | AU$3.13 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.40 (AU$1.81) | AU$1.79 | 1% |
| Housing in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,404 (AU$1,815) | AU$2,461 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $967 (AU$1,250) | AU$1,879 | 33% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $151 (AU$196) | AU$140 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $921 (AU$1,191) | AU$1,843 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $766 (AU$991) | AU$1,301 | 24% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $119 (AU$154) | AU$92 | 67% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $40 (AU$52) | AU$52 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $315 (AU$407) | AU$573 | 29% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $74 (AU$95) | AU$177 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (AU$16) | AU$12 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $17 (AU$22) | AU$28 | 21% |
| Clothes in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $40 (AU$52) | AU$100 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (AU$51) | AU$60 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $100 (AU$129) | AU$157 | 18% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $99 (AU$128) | AU$117 | 10% |
| Transportation in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,916 (AU$29,630) | AU$25,963 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.64 (AU$0.82) | AU$1.45 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $29 (AU$37) | AU$100 | 63% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | AU$21 | - |
| Personal Care in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (AU$8) | AU$12 | 30% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $20 (AU$26) | AU$16 | 66% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $77 (AU$99) | AU$71 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (AU$9) | AU$6 | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.33 (AU$4.31) | AU$4.60 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.23 (AU$5.47) | AU$5.36 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.40 (AU$3.10) | AU$3.19 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.06 (AU$2.67) | AU$3.88 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $16 (AU$20) | AU$25 | 18% |
| Entertainment in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $45 (AU$58) | AU$52 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $19 (AU$25) | AU$27 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $101 (AU$130) | AU$162 | 19% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $70 (AU$90) | AU$108 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (AU$12) | AU$14 | 19% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.32 (AU$7) | AU$4.46 | 54% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.43 (AU$5.73) | AU$7 | 16% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (AU$555) | AU$594 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $1.09 (AU$1.40) | AU$0.83 | 68% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $36 (AU$46) | AU$53 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (AU$9) | AU$27 | 67% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,700 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,437 ($4,205) in Corpus Christi, Texas.