Cost of living in Zaragoza, Spain vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Zaragoza (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (AU$25) | AU$17 | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.15 (AU$4.88) | AU$4.99 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (AU$1.34) | AU$1.27 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.77 (AU$2.74) | AU$4.99 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.59 (AU$2.46) | AU$4.99 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (AU$2.48) | AU$4.35 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (AU$1.29) | AU$3.46 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (AU$1.24) | AU$4.73 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.45 (AU$2.25) | AU$3.13 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (AU$1.29) | AU$1.79 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Zaragoza (Spain) is 32% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €951 (AU$1,473) | AU$2,461 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €654 (AU$1,014) | AU$1,879 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (AU$217) | AU$140 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €632 (AU$979) | AU$1,843 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €422 (AU$654) | AU$1,301 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (AU$153) | AU$92 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (AU$47) | AU$52 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €370 (AU$573) | AU$573 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (AU$134) | AU$177 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$12 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$15) | AU$28 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Zaragoza (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (AU$131) | AU$100 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (AU$49) | AU$60 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (AU$110) | AU$157 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €81 (AU$126) | AU$117 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Zaragoza (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,763 (AU$29,066) | AU$25,963 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (AU$1.84) | AU$1.45 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (AU$57) | AU$100 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Zaragoza (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.82 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (AU$83) | AU$71 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.89 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (AU$3.38) | AU$4.60 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (AU$4.67) | AU$5.36 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 (AU$2.34) | AU$3.19 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (AU$2.98) | AU$3.88 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (AU$20) | AU$25 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Zaragoza (Spain) is 38% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (AU$40) | AU$52 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (AU$21) | AU$27 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (AU$73) | AU$162 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (AU$60) | AU$108 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.96 (AU$3.03) | AU$4.46 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.99 (AU$4.63) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 (AU$695) | AU$594 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (AU$0.25) | AU$0.83 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (AU$69) | AU$53 | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zaragoza (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,600 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,645 (€3,644) in Zaragoza.
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