Cost of living comparison
compared to
Newcastle Upon Tyne vs. Belfast Cost of Living Summary
Newcastle Upon Tyne is 6.6% more expensive than Belfast.
- Restaurants
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pay 5.5% more in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Groceries
-
pay 2.1% less in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Transportation
-
pay 0.9% more in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Housing
-
pay 13.6% more in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Childcare
-
pay 39.6% more in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.9% less in Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Clothing
-
pay 9.2% less in Newcastle Upon Tyne
The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, and transportation in Newcastle Upon Tyne are more expensive than in Belfast. Expenses including clothing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Newcastle Upon Tyne vs. Belfast Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Newcastle Upon Tyne instead of Belfast, you would:
pay 5.5% more for restaurants
|
Belfast
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.05
£14.99
|
$20.03
£14.98
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.02
£7.50
|
$9.87
£7.38
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.58
£1.93
|
$3.08
£2.30
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.06
£1.54
|
$2.14
£1.60
|
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Belfast vs. Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.1% less for groceries
|
Belfast
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.89
£1.42
|
$1.88
£1.41
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.96
£3.71
|
$4.41
£3.30
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.78
£5.07
|
$5.58
£4.17
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.62
£2.71
|
$3.43
£2.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.47
£3.34
|
$4.05
£3.03
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
£1.13
|
$1.68
£1.25
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.94
£0.70
|
$0.94
£0.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.54
£1.15
|
$1.61
£1.21
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.62
£1.21
|
$1.69
£1.27
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.92
£0.69
|
$0.79
£0.59
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.64
£0.48
|
$0.73
£0.55
|
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Belfast vs. Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cost of groceries
pay 0.9% more for transportation
|
Belfast
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.11
£5.32
|
$7.24
£5.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$84.19
£62.96
|
$86.80
£64.91
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,798.76
£28,267.08
|
$37,772.71
£28,247.61
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$23.33
£17.45
|
$22.99
£17.19
|
|
Belfast vs. Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cost of transportation
pay 13.6% more for housing
|
Belfast
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.38
£30.95
|
$41.55
£31.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,199.07
£896.70
|
$1,192.35
£891.68
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$923.57
£690.67
|
$909.76
£680.35
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$119.30
£89.21
|
$186.41
£139.41
|
|
Belfast vs. Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cost of housing
pay 39.6% more for childcare
|
Belfast
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,216.08
£909.42
|
$1,235.28
£923.78
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,022.65
£7,495.25
|
$17,805.77
£13,315.71
|
|
Belfast vs. Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cost of childcare
pay 1.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Belfast
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.02
£6.00
|
$6.68
£4.99
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.59
£3.43
|
$5.00
£3.74
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.05
£14.99
|
$18.70
£13.98
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.77
£34.98
|
$58.57
£43.80
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.36
£9.99
|
$10.68
£7.99
|
|
Belfast vs. Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 9.2% less for clothing
|
Belfast
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$85.26
£63.76
|
$82.80
£61.92
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.94
£34.35
|
$46.74
£34.95
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$106.91
£79.95
|
$82.80
£61.92
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$93.54
£69.96
|
$81.24
£60.75
|
|
Belfast vs. Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cost of clothing
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