Cost of living in Nouméa, New Caledonia vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 39% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,888 Franc ($19) | $13 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,081 Franc ($11) | $8 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 775 Franc ($8) | $4.42 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Franc ($1.19) | $0.59 | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | 569 Franc ($5.69) | $2.17 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 658 Franc ($7) | $3.69 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,114 Franc ($11) | $5.97 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 412 Franc ($4.12) | $3.05 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 445 Franc ($4.44) | $1.38 | + 223% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 Franc ($2.74) | $3.58 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,591 Franc ($16) | $15 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 336 Franc ($3.35) | $2.29 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Franc ($1.45) | $1.98 | - 27% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 33% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 204,693 Franc ($2,044) | $1,637 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,750 Franc ($1,555) | $1,036 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,632 Franc ($276) | $160 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 128,625 Franc ($1,284) | $1,072 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 94,167 Franc ($940) | $727 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,807 Franc ($158) | $82 | + 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,504 Franc ($65) | $43 | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 105,304 Franc ($1,051) | $263 | + 299% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,589 Franc ($256) | $124 | + 105% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,351 Franc ($13) | $10 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 Franc ($11) | $19 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 93% | |||
Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 93% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,275 Franc ($123) | $47 | + 160% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,185 Franc ($82) | $43 | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,793 Franc ($118) | $75 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,259 Franc ($162) | $113 | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 38% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,949,330 Franc ($29,449) | $24,220 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 142 Franc ($1.42) | $0.60 | + 137% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,039 Franc ($80) | $59 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 10% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,464 Franc ($15) | $9 | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,464 Franc ($45) | $102 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 609 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 675 Franc ($7) | $3.39 | + 99% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 603 Franc ($6) | $3.89 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 329 Franc ($3.28) | $3.39 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 345 Franc ($3.44) | $1.59 | + 117% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,874 Franc ($29) | $20 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 79% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,782 Franc ($68) | $47 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 Franc ($26) | $25 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,269 Franc ($73) | $111 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,559 Franc ($95) | $93 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,287 Franc ($13) | $9 | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 387 Franc ($3.86) | $5.32 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 777 Franc ($8) | $5.32 | + 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 117,957 Franc ($1,178) | $429 | + 175% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.60) | $0.19 | + 222% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,735 Franc ($117) | $35 | + 232% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,170 Franc ($12) | $6 | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 44% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $6,474 (648,371 Franc) in Nouméa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,500 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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