Cost of living in Nouméa, New Caledonia vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 242% | |||
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Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 242% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,888 Franc (R$ 106) | R$ 27 | + 297% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,081 Franc (R$ 61) | R$ 29 | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 775 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 8 | + 454% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | 569 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 228% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 658 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 7 | + 464% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,114 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 15 | + 314% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 412 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 232% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 445 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 4.65 | + 436% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 4.75 | + 224% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,591 Franc (R$ 89) | R$ 36 | + 146% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 336 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 171% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 145 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.21 | + 153% | |
Housing | + 315% | |||
Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 315% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 204,693 Franc (R$ 11,485) | R$ 2,379 | + 383% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 155,750 Franc (R$ 8,739) | R$ 1,615 | + 441% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,632 Franc (R$ 1,550) | R$ 473 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 128,625 Franc (R$ 7,217) | R$ 2,053 | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 94,167 Franc (R$ 5,284) | R$ 1,133 | + 366% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,807 Franc (R$ 887) | R$ 248 | + 258% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,504 Franc (R$ 365) | R$ 85 | + 330% | |
40” flat screen tv | 105,304 Franc (R$ 5,909) | R$ 1,944 | + 204% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,589 Franc (R$ 1,436) | R$ 419 | + 243% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,351 Franc (R$ 76) | R$ 23 | + 234% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 17 | + 270% | |
Clothes | + 199% | |||
Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 199% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,275 Franc (R$ 689) | R$ 172 | + 301% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,185 Franc (R$ 459) | R$ 169 | + 171% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,793 Franc (R$ 662) | R$ 289 | + 129% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,259 Franc (R$ 912) | R$ 234 | + 290% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 93% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,949,330 Franc (R$ 165,486) | R$ 76,119 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 142 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.01 | + 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,039 Franc (R$ 451) | R$ 228 | + 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
Personal Care | + 155% | |||
Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 155% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,464 Franc (R$ 82) | R$ 13 | + 531% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 55 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,464 Franc (R$ 250) | R$ 184 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 609 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 102% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 675 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 224% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 603 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 128% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 329 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 194% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 345 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 3.43 | + 464% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,874 Franc (R$ 161) | R$ 27 | + 501% | |
Entertainment | + 204% | |||
Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 204% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,782 Franc (R$ 381) | R$ 121 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 Franc (R$ 144) | R$ 59 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,269 Franc (R$ 408) | R$ 195 | + 109% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,559 Franc (R$ 536) | R$ 168 | + 219% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,287 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 25 | + 193% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 387 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 130% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 777 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 11 | + 315% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 117,957 Franc (R$ 6,619) | R$ 3,430 | + 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (R$ 3.37) | R$ 1.25 | + 170% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,735 Franc (R$ 658) | R$ 107 | + 513% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,170 Franc (R$ 66) | R$ 10 | + 563% | |
TOTAL | + 196% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 196% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 19,805 (352,965 Franc) in Nouméa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,700 in Santo André.
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