Cost of living in Nouméa, New Caledonia vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 38% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,888 Franc (€16) | €16 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,081 Franc (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 775 Franc (€7) | €3.67 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Franc (€1.00) | €0.97 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 569 Franc (€4.78) | €2.28 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 658 Franc (€5.53) | €1.87 | + 195% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,114 Franc (€9) | €5.47 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 412 Franc (€3.46) | €1.70 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 445 Franc (€3.74) | €1.22 | + 206% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 Franc (€2.31) | €1.71 | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,591 Franc (€13) | €7 | + 95% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 336 Franc (€2.82) | €2.45 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Franc (€1.22) | €1.18 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 53% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 204,693 Franc (€1,720) | €1,020 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,750 Franc (€1,308) | €836 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,632 Franc (€232) | €155 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 128,625 Franc (€1,081) | €779 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 94,167 Franc (€791) | €531 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,807 Franc (€133) | €123 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,504 Franc (€55) | €29 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | 105,304 Franc (€885) | €383 | + 131% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,589 Franc (€215) | €117 | + 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,351 Franc (€11) | €11 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 Franc (€9) | €10 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 40% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,275 Franc (€103) | €79 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,185 Franc (€69) | €43 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,793 Franc (€99) | €93 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,259 Franc (€137) | €129 | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 20% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,949,330 Franc (€24,777) | €23,515 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 142 Franc (€1.19) | €1.34 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,039 Franc (€68) | €48 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 45% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,464 Franc (€12) | €7 | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,464 Franc (€38) | €26 | + 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 609 Franc (€5.11) | €4.50 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 675 Franc (€5.67) | €3.72 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 603 Franc (€5.07) | €3.39 | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 329 Franc (€2.76) | €1.36 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 345 Franc (€2.90) | €2.40 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,874 Franc (€24) | €22 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 88% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,782 Franc (€57) | €35 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 Franc (€22) | €21 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,269 Franc (€61) | €48 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,559 Franc (€80) | €51 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,287 Franc (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 387 Franc (€3.25) | €3.09 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 777 Franc (€7) | €4.65 | + 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 117,957 Franc (€991) | €438 | + 126% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (€0.50) | €0.23 | + 116% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,735 Franc (€99) | €27 | + 266% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,170 Franc (€10) | €6 | + 55% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,366 (519,715 Franc) in Nouméa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,000 in Ghent.
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