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Newcastle, Australia
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About Newcastle, Australia
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$962
A$1,458.29
Family of 4 / mo
$2,479
A$3,756.19
Avg salary (after tax)
$7,901
A$11,971.53
Newcastle, also known as Greater Newcastle, is a large metropolitan area and the second-most-populous such area of New South Wales, Australia. It includes the cities of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie and it is the hub of the Lower Hunter region, which includes most parts of the cities of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, and Port Stephens Council. Newcastle is also known by its colloquial nickname, Newy. A Newcastle resident can also be known as a Novocastrian.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $174.13
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $62.67
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $138.52
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $192.59
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.97
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $11,972
Food - Beverages
- CappuccinoUSD $6.13
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $10.89
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $10.55
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $5
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $4.32
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $26.37
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $138.52
- Fast Food ComboUSD $15.83
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $14
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $23.7
- Apples (1 kg)USD $6.08
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $4.5
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $4.96
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $9.79
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.08
- Onions (1 kg)USD $3.5
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $3.94
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $2.33
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $19.79
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $52.77
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.87
- Dozen EggsUSD $7.69
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $17.24
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $9
- Milk (1 litre)USD $2.44
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $4,050
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $3,078
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $183.83
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $196.1
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,864
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,218
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $83.1
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,775
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $21.98
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $24.08
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $15,171
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $74.41
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $46,611
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.22
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.75
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $263.84
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $4.66
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $46,171
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $96.3
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $385.3