Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 127% more expensive than in Florencia (Colombia)
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| Food | + 155% | |||
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| Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 155% more expensive than in Florencia (Colombia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Florencia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,166 Franc (COL$85,626) | COL$33,454 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,124 Franc (COL$44,433) | COL$20,690 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 722 Franc (COL$28,544) | COL$8,489 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 Franc (COL$4,594) | COL$4,537 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 563 Franc (COL$22,262) | COL$7,590 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 721 Franc (COL$28,510) | COL$2,843 | + 903% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,069 Franc (COL$42,264) | COL$10,326 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 429 Franc (COL$16,948) | COL$7,741 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 Franc (COL$15,922) | COL$2,641 | + 503% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 368 Franc (COL$14,553) | COL$3,343 | + 335% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,995 Franc (COL$78,872) | COL$68,968 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 335 Franc (COL$13,225) | COL$6,689 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 133 Franc (COL$5,265) | COL$3,786 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 285% | |||
| Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 285% more expensive than in Florencia (Colombia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Florencia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 199,848 Franc (COL$7,899,301) | COL$2,096,920 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 156,073 Franc (COL$6,169,027) | COL$817,783 | + 654% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,985 Franc (COL$1,066,640) | COL$164,171 | + 550% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 120,082 Franc (COL$4,746,427) | COL$736,318 | + 545% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,820 Franc (COL$3,629,324) | COL$475,309 | + 664% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,650 Franc (COL$618,594) | COL$175,069 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,323 Franc (COL$249,929) | COL$61,303 | + 308% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 92,165 Franc (COL$3,642,948) | COL$1,022,210 | + 256% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,717 Franc (COL$700,304) | COL$1,000,000 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,230 Franc (COL$48,603) | COL$25,000 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,280 Franc (COL$50,583) | COL$50,000 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 288% | |||
| Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 288% more expensive than in Florencia (Colombia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Florencia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,845 Franc (COL$468,208) | COL$97,203 | + 382% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,725 Franc (COL$384,386) | COL$91,734 | + 319% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,935 Franc (COL$432,231) | COL$222,926 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,029 Franc (COL$633,567) | COL$171,895 | + 269% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 7% more expensive than in Florencia (Colombia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Florencia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | COL$40,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 Franc (COL$5,869) | COL$3,950 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$280,000 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | COL$33,147 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 53% more expensive than in Florencia (Colombia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Florencia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | COL$11,728 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | COL$19,259 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,431 Franc (COL$175,131) | COL$100,490 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 609 Franc (COL$24,066) | COL$13,728 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 675 Franc (COL$26,690) | COL$14,850 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 584 Franc (COL$23,093) | COL$16,854 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 305 Franc (COL$12,039) | COL$7,746 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | COL$7,007 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,796 Franc (COL$110,511) | COL$21,448 | + 415% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 194% more expensive than in Florencia (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouméa | Florencia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,788 Franc (COL$228,769) | COL$28,930 | + 691% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,262 Franc (COL$89,400) | COL$30,963 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,851 Franc (COL$349,834) | COL$90,000 | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,528 Franc (COL$60,388) | COL$36,758 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 476 Franc (COL$18,811) | COL$21,159 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 705 Franc (COL$27,857) | COL$3,332 | + 736% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$1,000,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (COL$2,155) | COL$400 | + 439% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,853 Franc (COL$389,464) | COL$91,528 | + 326% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,472 Franc (COL$58,189) | COL$16,296 | + 257% | |
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TOTAL | + 127% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 109 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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