Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 | AU$17 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 | AU$11 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 | AU$4.99 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 | AU$1.27 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 | AU$4.99 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 | AU$4.99 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 | AU$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 | AU$4.35 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 | AU$3.46 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 | AU$4.73 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 | AU$16 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 | AU$3.13 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 | AU$1.79 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 | AU$2,461 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 | AU$1,879 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 | AU$140 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 | AU$1,843 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 | AU$1,301 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 | AU$92 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 | AU$52 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 | AU$573 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 | AU$177 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 | AU$12 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 | AU$28 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 | AU$100 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 | AU$60 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 | AU$157 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 | AU$117 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 | AU$25,963 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 | AU$1.45 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 | AU$100 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 | AU$21 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 | AU$12 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 | AU$16 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 | AU$71 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 | AU$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 | AU$4.60 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 | AU$5.36 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 | AU$3.19 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 | AU$3.88 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 | AU$25 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 | AU$52 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 | AU$27 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 | AU$162 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 | AU$108 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 | AU$14 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 | AU$4.46 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 | AU$7 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 | AU$594 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 | AU$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 | AU$53 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 | AU$27 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,101 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$7,921 in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,100 in Newcastle.
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