- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Canada
- Nouméa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nouméa, New Caledonia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,749 Franc (C$23) | C$15 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,064 Franc (C$14) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 810 Franc (C$11) | C$5.69 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Franc (C$1.62) | C$2.17 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 514 Franc (C$7) | C$4.84 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 666 Franc (C$9) | C$2.90 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 990 Franc (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 418 Franc (C$5.46) | C$4.00 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 473 Franc (C$6) | C$3.31 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 295 Franc (C$3.85) | C$3.07 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (C$20) | C$16 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 302 Franc (C$3.95) | C$2.51 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Franc (C$1.89) | C$2.07 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 77% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 204,693 Franc (C$2,675) | C$1,576 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 155,750 Franc (C$2,035) | C$1,122 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,632 Franc (C$361) | C$109 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 128,625 Franc (C$1,681) | C$1,019 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 94,167 Franc (C$1,231) | C$774 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,807 Franc (C$207) | C$66 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,841 Franc (C$89) | C$40 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 105,304 Franc (C$1,376) | C$377 | + 265% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,589 Franc (C$334) | C$98 | + 240% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,657 Franc (C$22) | C$9 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,120 Franc (C$15) | C$23 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 152% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 12,788 Franc (C$167) | C$59 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,185 Franc (C$107) | C$40 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,544 Franc (C$164) | C$93 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,259 Franc (C$212) | C$92 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,949,330 Franc (C$38,544) | C$22,749 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 142 Franc (C$1.86) | C$1.26 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,692 Franc (C$101) | C$65 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,464 Franc (C$19) | C$8 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,434 Franc (C$58) | C$96 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 471 Franc (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 671 Franc (C$9) | C$3.72 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 546 Franc (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 366 Franc (C$4.79) | C$3.09 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 383 Franc (C$5.00) | C$2.46 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,759 Franc (C$36) | C$19 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,782 Franc (C$89) | C$46 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 Franc (C$34) | C$26 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,269 Franc (C$95) | C$101 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,559 Franc (C$125) | C$87 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,287 Franc (C$17) | C$9 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 387 Franc (C$5.05) | C$5.53 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 777 Franc (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 117,957 Franc (C$1,542) | C$549 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (C$0.78) | C$1.04 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,735 Franc (C$153) | C$35 | + 336% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,067 Franc (C$14) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,964
(532,862 Franc)
in Nouméa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,300
in Abbotsford.
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