Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 140% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 113% | |||
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| Food in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 113% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Malang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (Rp 184,727) | Rp 37,112 | + 398% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (Rp 109,783) | Rp 31,370 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.96 (Rp 59,088) | Rp 16,615 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.33 (Rp 13,173) | Rp 15,348 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.04 (Rp 49,989) | Rp 19,180 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Rp 61,956) | Rp 14,000 | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Rp 94,481) | Rp 29,349 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.11 (Rp 50,654) | Rp 19,140 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.36 (Rp 33,299) | Rp 12,604 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.89 (Rp 48,530) | Rp 34,770 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Rp 210,418) | Rp 304,825 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.89 (Rp 28,652) | Rp 14,422 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.63 (Rp 16,170) | Rp 15,898 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 285% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 285% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Malang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,657 (Rp 26,359,714) | Rp 5,035,190 | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,988 (Rp 19,722,662) | Rp 3,236,110 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$139 (Rp 1,377,262) | Rp 499,329 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,017 (Rp 20,013,934) | Rp 3,751,080 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,360 (Rp 13,492,657) | Rp 2,835,570 | + 376% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$83 (Rp 819,522) | Rp 424,242 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (Rp 667,734) | Rp 293,017 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$545 (Rp 5,402,450) | Rp 5,505,050 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (Rp 1,351,240) | Rp 2,341,410 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Rp 113,293) | Rp 43,647 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (Rp 298,503) | Rp 80,000 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Malang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$114 (Rp 1,129,780) | Rp 348,990 | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$62 (Rp 616,870) | Rp 483,221 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (Rp 1,545,219) | Rp 817,114 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$122 (Rp 1,207,846) | Rp 348,485 | + 247% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 99% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Malang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,474 (Rp 262,644,749) | Rp 353,316,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.74 (Rp 17,301) | Rp 8,751 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$92 (Rp 908,863) | Rp 241,719 | + 276% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (Rp 200,749) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 110% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Malang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (Rp 117,666) | Rp 9,000 | + 1207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (Rp 153,651) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (Rp 714,360) | Rp 209,473 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.93 (Rp 58,874) | Rp 40,000 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.01 (Rp 49,730) | Rp 14,375 | + 246% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.48 (Rp 54,349) | Rp 28,522 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.81 (Rp 27,885) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.55 (Rp 45,146) | Rp 20,000 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (Rp 288,748) | Rp 72,412 | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 134% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Newcastle, Australia | Malang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (Rp 546,230) | Rp 110,908 | + 393% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$27 (Rp 263,135) | Rp 84,443 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$177 (Rp 1,760,876) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 (Rp 914,219) | Rp 322,496 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (Rp 153,297) | Rp 77,323 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (Rp 48,904) | Rp 22,475 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (Rp 65,750) | Rp 53,029 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$658 (Rp 6,525,355) | Rp 15,000,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.83 (Rp 8,277) | Rp 1,500 | + 452% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$51 (Rp 502,335) | Rp 232,023 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (Rp 358,368) | Rp 18,434 | + 1844% | |
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TOTAL | + 140% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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