- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Cost of living in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 27% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Newcastle upon Tyne | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($14) | $19 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 ($4.67) | $5.23 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.03 ($1.34) | $0.95 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.03 ($3.92) | $4.91 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.24 ($4.20) | $4.24 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.03 ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 ($2.48) | $3.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.60 ($0.78) | $1.70 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 ($2.45) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($11) | $17 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.28 ($2.94) | $3.14 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 ($0.84) | $1.40 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Newcastle upon Tyne | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,517 ($3,257) | $2,157 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £891 ($1,153) | $1,683 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £257 ($333) | $177 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £989 ($1,280) | $1,670 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £791 ($1,023) | $1,398 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £167 ($216) | $108 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 ($34) | $54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £333 ($430) | $250 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £107 ($139) | $148 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £19 ($24) | $35 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £53 ($69) | $41 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £40 ($52) | $51 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 ($106) | $86 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 ($82) | $107 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,725 ($24,234) | $21,369 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.52 ($1.97) | $0.90 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £71 ($91) | $66 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 ($16) | $23 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.71 ($6) | $6 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($10) | $13 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.65 ($4.72) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.67 ($2.16) | $3.45 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.32 ($4.30) | $3.95 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.16 ($2.80) | $4.74 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.27 ($1.65) | $1.55 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($15) | $20 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 ($47) | $50 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £25 ($33) | $27 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £129 ($168) | $114 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 ($81) | $92 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 ($13) | $12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.52 ($4.56) | $5.03 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.97 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £423 ($548) | $409 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 ($0.16) | $0.35 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 ($35) | $49 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £16 ($20) | $10 | + 102% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 83 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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