Cost of living in Palermo, Italy vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palermo (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 (AU$6) | AU$4.99 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.27 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (AU$4.68) | AU$4.99 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (AU$2.06) | AU$4.99 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (AU$2.37) | AU$4.35 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (AU$1.52) | AU$3.46 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (AU$2.12) | AU$4.73 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.94 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (AU$3.11) | AU$3.13 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.79 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Palermo (Italy) is 46% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €769 (AU$1,189) | AU$2,461 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €505 (AU$781) | AU$1,879 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (AU$165) | AU$140 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €520 (AU$804) | AU$1,843 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (AU$519) | AU$1,301 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (AU$132) | AU$92 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (AU$36) | AU$52 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €396 (AU$612) | AU$573 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (AU$161) | AU$177 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.64 (AU$4.09) | AU$12 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (AU$11) | AU$28 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Palermo (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (AU$121) | AU$100 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (AU$33) | AU$60 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (AU$139) | AU$157 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (AU$154) | AU$117 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Palermo (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,043 (AU$31,001) | AU$25,963 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (AU$2.32) | AU$1.45 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (AU$68) | AU$100 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Palermo (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (AU$122) | AU$71 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (AU$5.15) | AU$4.60 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 (AU$3.66) | AU$5.36 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (AU$2.69) | AU$3.19 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (AU$2.63) | AU$3.88 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$19) | AU$25 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Palermo (Italy) is 35% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (AU$40) | AU$52 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$23) | AU$27 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (AU$96) | AU$162 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (AU$68) | AU$108 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.25 (AU$1.94) | AU$4.46 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (AU$768) | AU$594 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (AU$0.26) | AU$0.83 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (AU$68) | AU$53 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 104 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palermo (Italy) is 27% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,728 (€3,703) in Palermo.
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