Cost of living in Leeds, United Kingdom vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £7 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £4.82 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (AU$5.97) | AU$4.99 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.27 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.52 (AU$4.49) | AU$4.99 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.76 (AU$3.14) | AU$4.99 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.28 (AU$5.85) | AU$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (AU$3.30) | AU$4.35 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (AU$1.58) | AU$3.46 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.18 (AU$3.89) | AU$4.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 (AU$3.33) | AU$3.13 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 (AU$1.55) | AU$1.79 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 14% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,545 (AU$2,754) | AU$2,461 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £698 (AU$1,244) | AU$1,879 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £202 (AU$360) | AU$140 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,494 (AU$2,664) | AU$1,843 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £960 (AU$1,711) | AU$1,301 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (AU$167) | AU$92 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (AU$40) | AU$52 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £341 (AU$609) | AU$573 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £59 (AU$106) | AU$177 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.90 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (AU$20) | AU$28 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (AU$108) | AU$100 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (AU$53) | AU$60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (AU$131) | AU$157 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (AU$132) | AU$117 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,333 (AU$29,119) | AU$25,963 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (AU$2.17) | AU$1.45 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £70 (AU$125) | AU$100 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (AU$24) | AU$21 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 9% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (AU$159) | AU$71 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 (AU$5.02) | AU$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.24 (AU$2.21) | AU$4.60 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.98 (AU$5.32) | AU$5.36 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.09 (AU$3.73) | AU$3.19 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (AU$2.78) | AU$3.88 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (AU$20) | AU$25 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Leeds (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (AU$40) | AU$52 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (AU$27) | AU$27 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £72 (AU$128) | AU$162 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (AU$89) | AU$108 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (AU$16) | AU$14 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.46 (AU$6) | AU$4.46 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.83 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £352 (AU$627) | AU$594 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (AU$0.21) | AU$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (AU$47) | AU$53 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (AU$18) | AU$27 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 379 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Leeds (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$8,114 (£4,551) in Leeds to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$8,000 in Newcastle.
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