Cost of living in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 148% more expensive than in Malang (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 122% | |||
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| Food in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 122% 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$17 (Rp 179,973) | Rp 34,454 | + 422% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (Rp 134,009) | Rp 37,316 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.96 (Rp 62,602) | Rp 17,064 | + 267% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (Rp 15,015) | Rp 15,702 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.05 (Rp 53,103) | Rp 21,461 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.00 (Rp 52,522) | Rp 17,091 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Rp 100,100) | Rp 29,349 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.11 (Rp 53,667) | Rp 23,265 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.36 (Rp 35,279) | Rp 13,370 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.60 (Rp 58,851) | Rp 34,770 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Rp 222,934) | Rp 304,825 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.97 (Rp 31,262) | Rp 14,550 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.63 (Rp 17,132) | Rp 11,888 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 175% 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$3,147 (Rp 33,082,369) | Rp 14,357,800 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,988 (Rp 20,895,749) | Rp 13,136,000 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$135 (Rp 1,420,196) | Rp 499,918 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,159 (Rp 22,690,885) | Rp 3,751,080 | + 505% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,360 (Rp 14,295,188) | Rp 3,396,790 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$83 (Rp 868,266) | Rp 381,792 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (Rp 707,450) | Rp 295,700 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$545 (Rp 5,723,783) | Rp 4,629,310 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$136 (Rp 1,431,610) | Rp 2,228,320 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Rp 120,032) | Rp 40,123 | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (Rp 316,258) | Rp 80,000 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 90% 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 1,196,978) | Rp 348,990 | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$62 (Rp 653,560) | Rp 461,589 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$156 (Rp 1,637,128) | Rp 865,064 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$122 (Rp 1,279,688) | Rp 402,237 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 143% 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$31,510 (Rp 331,190,516) | Rp 353,316,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.78 (Rp 18,688) | Rp 10,145 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$107 (Rp 1,128,185) | Rp 241,719 | + 367% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (Rp 214,237) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 174% 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 124,664) | Rp 12,105 | + 930% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (Rp 162,790) | Rp 30,000 | + 443% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (Rp 756,850) | Rp 207,366 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.93 (Rp 62,376) | Rp 40,000 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.01 (Rp 52,688) | Rp 18,037 | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.48 (Rp 57,582) | Rp 25,540 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.81 (Rp 29,544) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.55 (Rp 47,831) | Rp 17,339 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (Rp 305,923) | Rp 88,982 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Newcastle, Australia (Australia) is 154% 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 578,719) | Rp 107,529 | + 438% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 (Rp 291,271) | Rp 86,697 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$177 (Rp 1,865,611) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$92 (Rp 968,596) | Rp 322,496 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (Rp 162,415) | Rp 77,323 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (Rp 51,812) | Rp 21,635 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (Rp 69,661) | Rp 53,029 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$658 (Rp 6,913,477) | Rp 15,000,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.83 (Rp 8,765) | Rp 1,500 | + 484% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$51 (Rp 532,213) | Rp 215,978 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 (Rp 379,683) | Rp 29,378 | + 1192% | |
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TOTAL | + 148% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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