Cost of living in Vigo, Spain vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Vigo (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (AU$5.24) | AU$4.99 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.27 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.20 (AU$3.44) | AU$4.99 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.04 (AU$3.19) | AU$4.99 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.35 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.46 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (AU$1.49) | AU$4.73 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.54 (AU$2.40) | AU$3.13 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (AU$1.44) | AU$1.79 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Vigo (Spain) is 41% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €760 (AU$1,185) | AU$2,461 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €560 (AU$874) | AU$1,879 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (AU$164) | AU$140 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €526 (AU$820) | AU$1,843 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €390 (AU$608) | AU$1,301 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (AU$135) | AU$92 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (AU$44) | AU$52 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | €444 (AU$692) | AU$573 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (AU$142) | AU$177 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.54 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$15) | AU$28 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Vigo (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (AU$120) | AU$100 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (AU$43) | AU$60 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €66 (AU$104) | AU$157 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (AU$154) | AU$117 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Vigo (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,202 (AU$31,493) | AU$25,963 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (AU$1.96) | AU$1.45 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (AU$60) | AU$100 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Vigo (Spain) is 20% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.26 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.60 (AU$5.61) | AU$16 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (AU$94) | AU$71 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (AU$4.91) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.19 (AU$3.42) | AU$4.60 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.62 (AU$4.08) | AU$5.36 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (AU$2.29) | AU$3.19 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (AU$2.70) | AU$3.88 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (AU$23) | AU$25 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Vigo (Spain) is 36% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (AU$37) | AU$52 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (AU$24) | AU$27 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (AU$75) | AU$162 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (AU$52) | AU$108 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (AU$3.27) | AU$4.46 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.33 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €414 (AU$645) | AU$594 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.83 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (AU$72) | AU$53 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.99 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vigo (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,828 (€3,738) in Vigo.
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