Cost of living
Newcastle (Australia) compared to Blacktown
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Overview comparison
Newcastle (Australia)Blacktown
Consumer prices in Newcastle (Australia) are roughly 16% higher than in Blacktown.
Cost of living
| Item | Newcastle (Australia) | Blacktown |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,657 | 1,584 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,542 | 4,984 |
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| Without rent one person | 779 | 869 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,149 | 3,103 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,292.07 | 867.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,819.55 | 1,750.96 |
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| Food person | 472 | 473 |
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| Food family | 1,133 | 1,352 |
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| Transport person | 62.02 | 89.82 |
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| Transport family | 171.32 | 195.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.41 years | 68.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Newcastle (Australia) | Blacktown |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.59 | 8.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 72.7 | 104.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.07 | 7.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.78 | 7.08 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 2.76 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.61 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Newcastle (Australia) | Blacktown |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,240.1 | 886.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,002.83 | 850.01 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,927.77 | 1,519.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,425.63 | 1,169.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.95 | 174.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 125.11 | 255.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.26 | 40.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Newcastle (Australia) | Blacktown |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.92 | 7.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,896 | 4,345 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,350 | 3,498 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.82 | 1.97 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.84% | 102.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.88 | 17.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Newcastle (Australia) | Blacktown |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.61 | 1.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.39 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.78 | 11.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.28 | 8.3 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.29 | 16.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.91 | 3.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Newcastle (Australia) | Blacktown |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.05 | 55.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.7 | 12.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.62 | 61.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.12 | 22.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 90.21 | 111.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 123.68 | 100.3 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,172.32 | 1,674.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,453 | 14,161 |
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