Cost of living
Fairfax compared to Newcastle (United States)
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Overview comparison
FairfaxNewcastle (United States)
Consumer prices in Fairfax are roughly 5% higher than in Newcastle (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Fairfax | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,924 | 1,988 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,821 | 4,894 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,013 | 809 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,518 | 1,897 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,707.18 | 1,081.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,706.16 | 1,623.17 |
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| Food person | 586 | 450 |
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| Food family | 1,570 | 1,043 |
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| Transport person | 87.27 | 62.69 |
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| Transport family | 217.18 | 176.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 62.5 years | 74.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Fairfax | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.89 | 9.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.86 | 63.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.93 | 8.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.74 | 5.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.77 | 3.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.48 | 2.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Fairfax | Newcastle (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,799.86 | 1,145.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,174.88 | 1,054.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,542.16 | 2,396.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,328.65 | 1,679.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.27 | 89.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 167.62 | 165.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.85 | 58.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Fairfax | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.6 | 7.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,770 | 5,234 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,594 | 5,310 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 2.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 83.89% | 69.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.5 | 16.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Fairfax | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.14 | 1.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.69 | 4.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.75 | 14.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.7 | 10.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.49 | 14.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 | 2.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Fairfax | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 61.92 | 42.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.56 | 12.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 117.64 | 52.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.26 | 16.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.88 | 89.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.5 | 96.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,311.93 | 947.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,526 | 20,211 |
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