Cost of living in Nouméa, New Caledonia vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 153% | |||
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Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 153% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,888 Franc ($19) | $9 | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,081 Franc ($11) | $4.54 | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 775 Franc ($8) | $1.41 | + 458% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Franc ($1.21) | $1.00 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 569 Franc ($5.77) | $1.63 | + 254% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 658 Franc ($7) | $1.00 | + 568% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,114 Franc ($11) | $3.32 | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 412 Franc ($4.18) | $0.96 | + 334% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 445 Franc ($4.51) | $1.06 | + 326% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 Franc ($2.79) | $1.19 | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,591 Franc ($16) | $14 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 336 Franc ($3.40) | $1.73 | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Franc ($1.47) | $1.00 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 116% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 204,693 Franc ($2,076) | $420 | + 395% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,750 Franc ($1,579) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,632 Franc ($280) | $55 | + 413% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 128,625 Franc ($1,304) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 94,167 Franc ($955) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,807 Franc ($160) | $46 | + 248% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,504 Franc ($66) | $22 | + 196% | |
40” flat screen tv | 105,304 Franc ($1,068) | $591 | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,589 Franc ($259) | $127 | + 105% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,351 Franc ($14) | $5.34 | + 156% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 Franc ($11) | $5.00 | + 129% | |
Clothes | + 163% | |||
Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 163% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,275 Franc ($124) | $43 | + 188% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,185 Franc ($83) | $27 | + 212% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,793 Franc ($120) | $127 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,259 Franc ($165) | $41 | + 305% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 6% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,949,330 Franc ($29,910) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 142 Franc ($1.44) | $1.09 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,039 Franc ($82) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 105% | |||
Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 105% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,464 Franc ($15) | $9 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,464 Franc ($45) | $20 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 609 Franc ($6) | $1.77 | + 249% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 675 Franc ($7) | $2.55 | + 169% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 603 Franc ($6) | $2.30 | + 165% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 329 Franc ($3.33) | $0.95 | + 250% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 345 Franc ($3.50) | $0.91 | + 286% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,874 Franc ($29) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 154% | |||
Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 154% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,782 Franc ($69) | $12 | + 485% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 Franc ($26) | $11 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,269 Franc ($74) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,559 Franc ($97) | $18 | + 448% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,287 Franc ($13) | $3.39 | + 285% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 387 Franc ($3.92) | $2.73 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 777 Franc ($8) | $1.00 | + 688% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 117,957 Franc ($1,196) | $320 | + 274% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.61) | $0.50 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,735 Franc ($119) | $51 | + 131% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,170 Franc ($12) | $2.50 | + 375% | |
TOTAL | + 104% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 104% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $2,859 (281,898 Franc) in Nouméa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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