Newcastle travel budget

Newcastle: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Newcastle

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Newcastle for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 798* (1218 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 2260* (3458 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 94 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 27 per person

Total budget:

$ 4240* (6482 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Newcastle compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Newcastle in 2025 is 6% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Newcastle in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Newcastle by expense type

Restaurant budget in Newcastle

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Newcastle is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Newcastle (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.61919525211118.88.8United StatesNewcastleLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244464850525456
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 24)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 52/person
($ 37 to $ 58)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.4 to $ 11)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.8 for 500ml
($ 5.6 to $ 13)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.8 to $ 4.2)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 2.8 to $ 3.5)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.3/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 2.8)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Supermarket food budget in Newcastle

On average, the price of supermarket food in Newcastle is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 5)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.6/kg
($ 7 to $ 11)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 5.3)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 5.6)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Newcastle

On average, the price of transport in Newcastle is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 4.2)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.5
($ 2.1 to $ 3.5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 47/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 222)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Newcastle

On average, budget for leisure activities in Newcastle is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 11 to $ 11)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Newcastle

On average, shopping budget in Newcastle is 81% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 33/pack
($ 30 to $ 44)

191% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 85
($ 72 to $ 107)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 23 to $ 72)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Sydney
London → Sydney
London → Sydney
$ 1347
(fair price: $ 1132)
Manchester → Sydney
Manchester → Sydney
Manchester → Sydney
$ 1590
(fair price: $ 1291)
Dublin → Sydney
Dublin → Sydney
Dublin → Sydney
$ 1573
(fair price: $ 1323)
Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1286
(fair price: $ 1044)
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 124
(fair price: $ 101)
Edinburgh → Sydney
Edinburgh → Sydney
Edinburgh → Sydney
$ 1539
(fair price: $ 1308)



About this information on the cost of living in Newcastle

The information about the cost of living in Newcastle shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Newcastle was updated on 12-11-2024.

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