Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 | AU$17 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 | AU$11 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 | AU$4.99 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.49 | AU$1.27 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.38 | AU$4.99 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 | AU$4.99 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 | AU$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.74 | AU$4.35 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.31 | AU$3.46 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.35 | AU$4.73 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 | AU$16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.95 | AU$3.13 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 | AU$1.79 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,525 | AU$2,461 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,800 | AU$1,879 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$481 | AU$140 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 | AU$1,843 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 | AU$1,301 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$283 | AU$92 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 | AU$52 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$548 | AU$573 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$183 | AU$177 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 | AU$12 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 | AU$28 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 | AU$100 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$71 | AU$60 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 | AU$157 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 | AU$117 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 74% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,608 | AU$25,963 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 | AU$1.45 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 | AU$100 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 | AU$21 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 | AU$12 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 | AU$16 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$63 | AU$71 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 | AU$6 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.44 | AU$4.60 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 | AU$5.36 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 | AU$3.19 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 | AU$3.88 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 | AU$25 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 | AU$52 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 | AU$27 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$252 | AU$162 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$97 | AU$108 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 | AU$14 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.29 | AU$4.46 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 | AU$7 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 | AU$594 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 | AU$0.83 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 | AU$53 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 | AU$27 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 772 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$10,604 in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,500 in Newcastle.
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