Newcastle, Australia 🇦🇺
Nomad Score:
72%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,500.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$200.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily mobile data plan costs |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$400.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Per day for public transport or car rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$250.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$250.00
$30.00
|
Per day for entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$150.00
$400.00
$0.00
|
Travel insurance typically covers tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees not applicable for tourists |
| Total |
$2,460.00
$5,050.00
$265.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$350.00
Prices can vary based on facilities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$8.00
Average price at a bar; varies by brand and location.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$20.00
Typical cost at a casual dining restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$12.00
Price includes a burger, fries, and drink.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.00
Price may vary by season and market availability.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Standard white or wholemeal loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Regular full cream milk; prices may vary slightly.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.00
Standard long-grain rice, price may fluctuate.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$10.00
Prices can vary based on quality and source.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Prices depend on cut and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$20.00
Average price for a decent bottle at retail.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Initial fare; additional cost per km.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Standard rate for taxi services.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$150.00
Covers public transport including buses and trains.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.50
Average price per liter in the area.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$30.00
Average cost for a basic plan with data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Standard pricing for high-speed internet.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$60.00
Average monthly fee for a local gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Hourly rate; may vary by facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$15.00
Standard ticket price for major cinemas.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$60.00
Varies by brand and store; average pricing.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$50.00
Average price for a casual summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$100.00
Average price for a decent pair of running shoes.
per pair