Cost of living in Newcastle
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.96
A$20.63
|
$9.97
-
$26.58
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.64
A$12.77
|
$7.98
-
$11.30
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.58
A$3.82
|
$1.99
-
$3.66
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.09
A$3.09
|
$1.33
-
$2.66
|
Newcastle - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.36
A$3.49
|
$1.33
-
$4.65
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.88
A$7.22
|
$3.32
-
$13.29
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.30
A$7.83
|
$3.77
-
$10.57
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
A$5.98
|
$2.66
-
$5.32
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.59
A$5.30
|
$2.41
-
$5.43
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.46
A$2.16
|
$0.90
-
$2.41
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.09
A$1.61
|
$0.72
-
$2.11
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.11
A$1.63
|
$0.60
-
$2.71
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.91
A$2.82
|
$1.06
-
$3.32
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
A$1.62
|
$0.53
-
$1.51
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
A$1.44
|
$0.60
-
$1.51
|
Newcastle - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.47
A$6.61
|
$4.28
-
$5.79
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$144.48
A$213.56
|
$144.48
-
$144.48
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,050.15
A$42,941.85
|
$26,583.53
-
$29,906.47
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.45
A$22.83
|
$14.70
-
$70.45
|
Newcastle - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.51
A$76.14
|
$43.20
-
$66.46
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,738.90
A$2,570.43
|
$1,661.47
-
$1,847.56
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,187.12
A$1,754.80
|
$996.88
-
$1,395.64
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$147.85
A$218.56
|
$76.23
-
$304.93
|
Newcastle - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$930.42
A$1,375.35
|
$664.59
-
$2,658.35
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,979.19
A$23,620.40
|
$7,975.06
-
$23,925.18
|
Newcastle - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.86
A$10.14
|
$5.32
-
$13.29
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.33
A$4.93
|
$2.66
-
$4.65
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$31.90
A$47.15
|
$23.93
-
$39.88
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.85
A$70.73
|
$23.26
-
$53.17
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.13
A$17.93
|
$11.96
-
$19.94
|
Newcastle - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$73.94
A$109.29
|
$46.52
-
$112.98
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.18
A$71.22
|
$33.23
-
$99.69
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$101.02
A$149.32
|
$66.46
-
$186.08
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$73.10
A$108.06
|
$53.17
-
$232.61
|
Newcastle - Cost of clothing
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