Cost of living in Ipswich, United Kingdom vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.83 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.99 (AU$7) | AU$4.99 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (AU$1.36) | AU$1.27 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.26 (AU$4.03) | AU$4.99 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (AU$4.08) | AU$4.99 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.77 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (AU$3.16) | AU$4.35 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.75 (AU$1.34) | AU$3.46 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (AU$3.37) | AU$4.73 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.84 (AU$3.28) | AU$3.13 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (AU$1.81) | AU$1.79 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 17% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,116 (AU$1,989) | AU$2,461 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,045 (AU$1,863) | AU$1,879 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 (AU$220) | AU$140 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £679 (AU$1,210) | AU$1,843 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £588 (AU$1,049) | AU$1,301 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (AU$172) | AU$92 | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (AU$39) | AU$52 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | £345 (AU$615) | AU$573 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £95 (AU$169) | AU$177 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.71 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (AU$103) | AU$100 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (AU$61) | AU$60 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (AU$107) | AU$157 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £57 (AU$101) | AU$117 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,709 (AU$36,921) | AU$25,963 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (AU$2.10) | AU$1.45 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £49 (AU$87) | AU$100 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (AU$27) | AU$21 | + 31% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.35 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (AU$134) | AU$71 | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (AU$5.75) | AU$6 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (AU$2.89) | AU$4.60 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.77 (AU$7) | AU$5.36 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 (AU$3.44) | AU$3.19 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.91 (AU$3.41) | AU$3.88 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (AU$21) | AU$25 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (AU$59) | AU$52 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (AU$34) | AU$27 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £36 (AU$64) | AU$162 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (AU$104) | AU$108 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (AU$5.68) | AU$4.46 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.12 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £299 (AU$534) | AU$594 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (AU$0.37) | AU$0.83 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (AU$52) | AU$53 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (AU$15) | AU$27 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,200 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$6,634 (£3,721) in Ipswich.
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