Cost of living in Berwick

In Berwick, Australia, a single person typically needs around $1800 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4381 monthly.

How expensive is Berwick compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Berwick is 63% more expensive overall.

How does Berwick compare to your city?

Berwick is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Berwick is, on average, 59% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Berwick?

Who is Berwick a good fit for?

Berwick tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Berwick so expensive?

The primary driver of Berwick's high costs is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Berwick?

Yes, food costs are 38% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Berwick?

Public transport is 26% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1800 $
Without Rent
730 $
Rent & Utilities
1070 $
Food
515 $
Transport
76 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4321 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
50.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.3 $
Dinner 69.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 8.25 $
Capuccino 2.92 $
Coke, 330ml 2.97 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.41 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.72 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.1 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.92 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.54 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.58 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.1 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.13 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.44 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.86 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.11 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.7 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.53 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.64 $
Cigarette pack 27.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 4.88 $
Monthly Pass 100 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.34 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 55.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.84 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 7.33 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.31 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.73 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 102 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 155 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 43.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 890 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,483 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,065 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,887 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,931 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,351 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,321 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.34%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 43 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.4 $
Haircut 22 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 104 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 81 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,87 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,159 $

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Australia
Berwick vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 33% more expensive) Berwick vs Sydney (Sydney is 56% more expensive) Berwick vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 38% more expensive) Berwick vs Perth (Perth is 30% more expensive) Berwick vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 25% more expensive) Berwick vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 28% more expensive) Berwick vs Canberra (Canberra is 33% more expensive) Berwick vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 4% less expensive) Berwick vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 15% less expensive) Berwick vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 4% more expensive)
New Zealand
Berwick vs Auckland (Auckland is 23% more expensive) Berwick vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 10% more expensive) Berwick vs Manukau (Manukau is 8% more expensive) Berwick vs Wellington (Wellington is 24% more expensive) Berwick vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 7% less expensive) Berwick vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 1% less expensive) Berwick vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 19% less expensive) Berwick vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 4% more expensive) Berwick vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 27% less expensive) Berwick vs Napier (Napier is 22% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Berwick vs Majuro (Majuro is 15% less expensive) Berwick vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 16% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Berwick vs Honiara (Honiara is 19% less expensive) Berwick vs Auki (Auki is 19% less expensive)
Palau
Berwick vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 35% less expensive) Berwick vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 35% less expensive)
Tonga
Berwick vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 47% less expensive) Berwick vs Mua (Mua is 47% less expensive)
Fiji
Berwick vs Suva (Suva is 49% less expensive) Berwick vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 50% less expensive) Berwick vs Nadi (Nadi is 50% less expensive) Berwick vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 67% less expensive)
Samoa
Berwick vs Manase (Manase is 63% less expensive) Berwick vs Apia (Apia is 63% less expensive)
Nauru
Berwick vs Yaren (Yaren is 65% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Berwick vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 67% less expensive) Berwick vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 67% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Berwick vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 69% less expensive) Berwick vs Lae (Lae is 70% less expensive)
Kiribati
Berwick vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 71% less expensive) Berwick vs London (London is 71% less expensive)