Cost of living in Peterborough, United Kingdom vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.09 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 (AU$7) | AU$4.99 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.65 (AU$1.17) | AU$1.27 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.52 (AU$4.56) | AU$4.99 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.85 (AU$3.35) | AU$4.99 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.40 (AU$2.53) | AU$4.35 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.25 (AU$2.25) | AU$3.46 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.14 (AU$2.05) | AU$4.73 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.71 (AU$3.09) | AU$3.13 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.70 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.79 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 28% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,005 (AU$1,816) | AU$2,461 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £893 (AU$1,613) | AU$1,879 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £110 (AU$198) | AU$140 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £573 (AU$1,035) | AU$1,843 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £424 (AU$767) | AU$1,301 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £89 (AU$162) | AU$92 | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £16 (AU$29) | AU$52 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | £341 (AU$616) | AU$573 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £69 (AU$124) | AU$177 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £59 (AU$107) | AU$100 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (AU$64) | AU$60 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (AU$111) | AU$157 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 (AU$120) | AU$117 | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,078 (AU$30,863) | AU$25,963 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (AU$2.05) | AU$1.45 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £43 (AU$77) | AU$100 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £23 (AU$42) | AU$21 | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (AU$171) | AU$71 | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.05 (AU$5.51) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.67 (AU$3.02) | AU$4.60 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.44 (AU$6) | AU$5.36 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.49 (AU$2.69) | AU$3.19 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (AU$3.03) | AU$3.88 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (AU$18) | AU$25 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (AU$49) | AU$52 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £20 (AU$36) | AU$27 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (AU$134) | AU$162 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (AU$92) | AU$108 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.79 (AU$5.05) | AU$4.46 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.56 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £405 (AU$733) | AU$594 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 (AU$0.52) | AU$0.83 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £48 (AU$87) | AU$53 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (AU$15) | AU$27 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Peterborough (United Kingdom) is 12% 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$6,328 (£3,501) in Peterborough.
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