Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (AU$5.49) | AU$4.99 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (AU$1.35) | AU$1.27 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 (AU$4.75) | AU$4.99 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (AU$2.15) | AU$4.99 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (AU$3.38) | AU$4.35 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.46 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (AU$1.88) | AU$4.73 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.56 (AU$2.45) | AU$3.13 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.79 | - 2% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,512 (AU$2,369) | AU$2,461 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €932 (AU$1,460) | AU$1,879 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (AU$180) | AU$140 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €985 (AU$1,543) | AU$1,843 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €652 (AU$1,021) | AU$1,301 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (AU$212) | AU$92 | + 129% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (AU$62) | AU$52 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | €422 (AU$661) | AU$573 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (AU$217) | AU$177 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.26 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$17) | AU$28 | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (AU$122) | AU$100 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$60) | AU$60 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$139) | AU$157 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (AU$150) | AU$117 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,466 (AU$36,765) | AU$25,963 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (AU$2.07) | AU$1.45 | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (AU$54) | AU$100 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (AU$29) | AU$21 | + 39% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.12 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (AU$98) | AU$71 | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (AU$4.56) | AU$4.60 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 (AU$4.06) | AU$5.36 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 (AU$2.25) | AU$3.19 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (AU$2.45) | AU$3.88 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (AU$24) | AU$25 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (AU$50) | AU$52 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$24) | AU$27 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (AU$83) | AU$162 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (AU$86) | AU$108 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (AU$16) | AU$14 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (AU$4.91) | AU$4.46 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.75 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (AU$790) | AU$594 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (AU$0.26) | AU$0.83 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (AU$89) | AU$53 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 10% 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$7,079 (€4,518) in Palma de Mallorca.
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