Cost of living in Nouméa, New Caledonia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 148% | |||
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Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 148% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,888 Franc (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 183 | + 106% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,081 Franc (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 100 | + 116% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 775 Franc (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 48 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 569 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 36 | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 658 Franc (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 17 | + 668% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,114 Franc (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 64 | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 412 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 39 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 445 Franc (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 21 | + 322% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 24 | + 123% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,591 Franc (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 244 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 336 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 27 | + 146% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 14 | + 104% | |
Housing | + 235% | |||
Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 235% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 204,693 Franc (Mex$ 40,761) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,750 Franc (Mex$ 31,015) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 343% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,632 Franc (Mex$ 5,502) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 350% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 128,625 Franc (Mex$ 25,613) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 94,167 Franc (Mex$ 18,751) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 305% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,807 Franc (Mex$ 3,148) | Mex$ 770 | + 309% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,504 Franc (Mex$ 1,295) | Mex$ 351 | + 269% | |
40” flat screen tv | 105,304 Franc (Mex$ 20,969) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 161% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,589 Franc (Mex$ 5,095) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 200% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,351 Franc (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 88 | + 206% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 Franc (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 54 | + 316% | |
Clothes | + 175% | |||
Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 175% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,275 Franc (Mex$ 2,444) | Mex$ 848 | + 188% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,185 Franc (Mex$ 1,630) | Mex$ 552 | + 195% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,793 Franc (Mex$ 2,348) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,259 Franc (Mex$ 3,238) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 164% | |
Transportation | + 153% | |||
Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 153% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,949,330 Franc (Mex$ 587,301) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 130% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 142 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,039 Franc (Mex$ 1,601) | Mex$ 424 | + 277% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
Personal Care | + 150% | |||
Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 150% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,464 Franc (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 105 | + 178% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 137 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,464 Franc (Mex$ 889) | Mex$ 517 | + 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 609 Franc (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 58 | + 110% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 675 Franc (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 43 | + 209% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 603 Franc (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 36 | + 238% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 329 Franc (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 23 | + 184% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 345 Franc (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 19 | + 255% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,874 Franc (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 87 | + 555% | |
Entertainment | + 266% | |||
Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 266% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,782 Franc (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 298 | + 353% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 Franc (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 109 | + 371% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,269 Franc (Mex$ 1,447) | Mex$ 675 | + 114% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,559 Franc (Mex$ 1,903) | Mex$ 605 | + 214% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,287 Franc (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 110 | + 133% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 387 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 54 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 777 Franc (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 36 | + 329% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 117,957 Franc (Mex$ 23,489) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 170% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 330% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,735 Franc (Mex$ 2,337) | Mex$ 522 | + 348% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,170 Franc (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 53 | + 342% | |
TOTAL | + 190% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 190% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 130,712 (656,413 Franc) in Nouméa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 45,000 in Mazatlán.
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