Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Newcastle (Australia) is 86% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 ($13) | $9 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 ($9) | $4.54 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.99 ($3.88) | $1.41 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 ($0.99) | $1.00 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.99 ($3.88) | $1.63 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 ($3.88) | $1.00 | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 ($8) | $3.32 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.35 ($3.39) | $0.96 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.46 ($2.70) | $1.06 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.73 ($3.68) | $1.19 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 ($13) | $14 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.13 ($2.43) | $1.73 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.79 ($1.39) | $1.00 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,461 ($1,916) | $420 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,879 ($1,463) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$140 ($109) | $55 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,843 ($1,435) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,301 ($1,013) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$92 ($72) | $46 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$52 ($40) | $22 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$573 ($446) | $591 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 ($138) | $127 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 ($10) | $5.34 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 ($21) | $5.00 | + 329% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle (Australia) is 61% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 ($78) | $43 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$60 ($47) | $27 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 ($122) | $127 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$117 ($91) | $41 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle (Australia) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,963 ($20,214) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 ($1.13) | $1.09 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$100 ($78) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 ($16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 ($9) | $9 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 ($12) | $20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 ($55) | $20 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 ($4.75) | $1.77 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.60 ($3.58) | $2.55 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.36 ($4.17) | $2.30 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.19 ($2.48) | $0.95 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.88 ($3.02) | $0.91 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 ($19) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle (Australia) is 83% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 ($40) | $12 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$27 ($21) | $11 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$162 ($126) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$108 ($84) | $18 | + 377% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 ($11) | $3.39 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.46 ($3.47) | $2.73 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 ($5.30) | $1.00 | + 430% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$594 ($463) | $320 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.83 ($0.65) | $0.50 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 ($41) | $51 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$27 ($21) | $2.50 | + 738% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 153 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Newcastle (Australia) is 58% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,213 (AU$2,842) in Newcastle to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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