Cost of living in Newcastle

In Newcastle, Australia, a single person typically needs around $1833 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4108 monthly.

How expensive is Newcastle compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Newcastle are 66% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Newcastle compare to your city?

Newcastle is 51% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Newcastle is, on average, 57% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Newcastle?

Who is Newcastle a good fit for?

Newcastle is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Newcastle so expensive?

The primary driver of high living costs in Newcastle is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This factor greatly influences the overall cost of living in the city.

Is food expensive in Newcastle?

Yes, food costs in Newcastle are 36% higher compared to the European benchmark. This can impact the overall budget for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Newcastle?

Public transport in Newcastle is 1% higher than the European benchmark. While not excessively costly, it still contributes to the overall living expenses.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1833 $
Without Rent
695 $
Rent & Utilities
1137 $
Food
506 $
Transport
61 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3789 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
153.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.6 $
Dinner 68.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.39 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.63 $
Capuccino 3.51 $
Coke, 330ml 2.68 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.23 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.92 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.83 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.89 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.46 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.4 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.83 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.7 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.14 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.47 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.09 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.41 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.05 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.25 $
Cigarette pack 25.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.71 $
Monthly Pass 62.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.23 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 49.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.29 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.74 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.95 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.1 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 98 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 152 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 51.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 919 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,461 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,263 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,144 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,152 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,893 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,789 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.42%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.9 $
Haircut 15.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 106 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 76.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 978 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 18,938 $

Compare Newcastle with other top cities

Australia
Newcastle vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 31% more expensive) Newcastle vs Sydney (Sydney is 53% more expensive) Newcastle vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 36% more expensive) Newcastle vs Perth (Perth is 28% more expensive) Newcastle vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 23% more expensive) Newcastle vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 25% more expensive) Newcastle vs Canberra (Canberra is 31% more expensive) Newcastle vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 5% less expensive) Newcastle vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 16% less expensive) Newcastle vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 2% more expensive)
New Zealand
Newcastle vs Auckland (Auckland is 20% more expensive) Newcastle vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 8% more expensive) Newcastle vs Manukau (Manukau is 6% more expensive) Newcastle vs Wellington (Wellington is 22% more expensive) Newcastle vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 9% less expensive) Newcastle vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 2% less expensive) Newcastle vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 20% less expensive) Newcastle vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 2% more expensive) Newcastle vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 28% less expensive) Newcastle vs Napier (Napier is 23% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Newcastle vs Majuro (Majuro is 17% less expensive) Newcastle vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 17% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Newcastle vs Honiara (Honiara is 20% less expensive) Newcastle vs Auki (Auki is 20% less expensive)
Palau
Newcastle vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 36% less expensive) Newcastle vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 36% less expensive)
Tonga
Newcastle vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 47% less expensive) Newcastle vs Mua (Mua is 48% less expensive)
Fiji
Newcastle vs Suva (Suva is 50% less expensive) Newcastle vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 51% less expensive) Newcastle vs Nadi (Nadi is 51% less expensive) Newcastle vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 67% less expensive)
Samoa
Newcastle vs Manase (Manase is 64% less expensive) Newcastle vs Apia (Apia is 64% less expensive)
Nauru
Newcastle vs Yaren (Yaren is 66% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Newcastle vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 67% less expensive) Newcastle vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 67% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Newcastle vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 70% less expensive) Newcastle vs Lae (Lae is 70% less expensive)
Kiribati
Newcastle vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 72% less expensive) Newcastle vs London (London is 72% less expensive)