A volunteer is self-supported: transport, food, lodging and other costs are his/her responsibility, unless special arrangements with the hosting unit. Has to pay a Volunteer contribution (900 Rs per month).
A Newcomer is self supported: s/he has to sustain his/her own livelihood. Has to pay once 10.000 Rs as admin fee, + a flight ticket deposit in Unity Fund if coming from abroad. An Auroville contribution of 3400 Rs/month is paid by all residents and newcomers to sustain the overall expenses of the township.