- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Canada
- Nouméa
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nouméa, New Caledonia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,613 Franc (C$20) | C$14 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,042 Franc (C$13) | C$8 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 805 Franc (C$10) | C$6 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Franc (C$1.48) | C$2.38 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 516 Franc (C$6) | C$4.26 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 664 Franc (C$8) | C$2.62 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,290 Franc (C$16) | C$9 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 408 Franc (C$5.05) | C$3.73 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 395 Franc (C$4.89) | C$2.90 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 293 Franc (C$3.63) | C$2.89 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,467 Franc (C$18) | C$16 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 314 Franc (C$3.89) | C$2.31 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 133 Franc (C$1.65) | C$1.76 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 194,531 Franc (C$2,411) | C$1,186 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 151,679 Franc (C$1,880) | C$982 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,556 Franc (C$317) | C$117 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 128,625 Franc (C$1,594) | C$919 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 94,167 Franc (C$1,167) | C$695 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,807 Franc (C$196) | C$64 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,402 Franc (C$92) | C$39 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 105,304 Franc (C$1,305) | C$392 | + 233% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,589 Franc (C$317) | C$111 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,657 Franc (C$21) | C$10 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,362 Franc (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 137% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 12,788 Franc (C$158) | C$61 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,185 Franc (C$101) | C$41 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,309 Franc (C$153) | C$95 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,259 Franc (C$201) | C$87 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,915,180 Franc (C$36,126) | C$22,684 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (C$1.81) | C$1.19 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,520 Franc (C$93) | C$47 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,464 Franc (C$18) | C$8 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,434 Franc (C$55) | C$85 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 471 Franc (C$5.84) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 671 Franc (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 546 Franc (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 366 Franc (C$4.54) | C$3.21 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 383 Franc (C$4.74) | C$2.46 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,759 Franc (C$34) | C$19 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,893 Franc (C$85) | C$44 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 Franc (C$32) | C$26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,269 Franc (C$90) | C$84 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,805 Franc (C$122) | C$90 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,275 Franc (C$16) | C$9 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 394 Franc (C$4.88) | C$5.98 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 777 Franc (C$10) | C$5.61 | + 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 31,346 Franc (C$388) | C$141 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (C$0.74) | C$2.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,298 Franc (C$165) | C$34 | + 385% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,050 Franc (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 157 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,358
(432,333 Franc)
in Nouméa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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