Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
Newcastle upon Tyne is a vibrant city in northeast England, known for its rich industrial heritage, Georgian architecture, and university atmosphere. As the cultural center of the Tyneside region, it combines mining history with modernity, famous for its nightlife, museums, and the warmth of its inhabitants, known as 'Geordies'.
Average cost of living€1,854.00
Quality of Life87/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€540.00
1-bed flat (center)€960.00
1-bed flat (outside)€750.00
3-bed flat (center)€1,620.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,260.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€4,200.00
sqm outside center€3,000.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€162.00
Internet€42.00
Mobile plan€30.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.30
Monthly pass€96.00
Taxi start€4.20
Gasoline (1 l)€1.68
Leisure
Cinema ticket€16.20
Fitness club€48.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,200.00
Intl. primary (year)€12,000.00
Demographics
Population 300,000
Metropolitan area population 880,000
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Advantages
- ✓ Lower cost of living than London and southern England
- ✓ Excellent nightlife and cultural scene
- ✓ Two prestigious universities
- ✓ Good transport connections to London and Scotland
- ✓ Well-preserved historical architecture
- ✓ Dynamic university atmosphere
Disadvantages
- × Rainy and cold climate in winter
- × Fewer job opportunities than major metropolises
- × Some areas undergoing urban regeneration
- × Limited culinary diversity compared to London