Australia vs Australia · 117 km apart
Australia
single / month
Cheaper overallAustralia
single / month
| Expense | Newcastle | Sydney | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.75 | $12.68 | Newcastle |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $39.00 | $50.70 | Newcastle |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $3.80 | Newcastle |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $221 | $287 | Newcastle |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.75 | $46.48 | Newcastle |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $94.25 | $123 | Newcastle |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.30 | $35.49 | Newcastle |
| Fitness club membership | $27.30 | $35.49 | Newcastle |
| Cinema ticket | $7.15 | $9.30 | Newcastle |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $633 | $878 | Newcastle |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $440 | $611 | Newcastle |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,320 | $1,832 | Newcastle |
| Total single-person budget | $1,090 | $1,456 | Newcastle |
| Average net salary | $3,400 | $4,420 |
Newcastle is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Newcastle runs about $1,090 versus $1,456 in Sydney — a difference of roughly 34%.
Salary-adjusted, Sydney leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Newcastle · Full cost of living in Sydney