Cost of living
Northern Territory compared to Newcastle (Australia)
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Overview comparison
Northern TerritoryNewcastle (Australia)
Consumer prices in Northern Territory are roughly 18% higher than in Newcastle (Australia).
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Territory | Newcastle (Australia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,673 | 1,657 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,432 | 4,542 |
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| Without rent one person | 800 | 779 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,085 | 2,149 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,606.73 | 1,292.07 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,640.87 | 1,819.55 |
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| Food person | 516 | 472 |
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| Food family | 1,674 | 1,133 |
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| Transport person | 322.01 | 62.02 |
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| Transport family | 705.48 | 171.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.07 years | 84.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Territory | Newcastle (Australia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.97 | 13.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 67.93 | 72.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.24 | 11.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.96 | 6.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.99 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.02 | 2.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Territory | Newcastle (Australia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,453.65 | 1,240.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,274.16 | 1,002.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,007.45 | 1,927.77 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,169.97 | 1,425.63 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.1 | 87.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.03 | 125.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.24 | 49.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Territory | Newcastle (Australia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.14 | 6.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,857 | 5,896 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,209 | 5,350 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.8 | 2.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 96.18% | 59.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.11 | 13.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.49 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Territory | Newcastle (Australia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.04 | 1.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.22 | 3.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.05 | 11.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.54 | 7.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.29 | 13.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.43 | 2.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Territory | Newcastle (Australia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.32 | 38.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.56 | 12.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 50.41 | 53.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.97 | 14.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 67.3 | 90.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.13 | 123.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,177.1 | 1,172.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,134 | 18,453 |
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