Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 193% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 233% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nouméa (New Caledonia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 1,839 Franc (R$ 102) | R$ 27 | 282% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 1,081 Franc (R$ 60) | R$ 28 | 110% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 775 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 8 | 472% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 122 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | 109% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 541 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | 216% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 664 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 6 | 480% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 950 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 15 | 249% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 412 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | 228% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 445 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 4.65 | 430% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 279 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 4.75 | 226% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,591 Franc (R$ 88) | R$ 36 | 143% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 298 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | 137% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 145 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.21 | 150% |
| Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 316% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Nouméa (New Caledonia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 204,693 Franc (R$ 11,342) | R$ 2,196 | 416% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 155,750 Franc (R$ 8,630) | R$ 1,615 | 434% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 27,632 Franc (R$ 1,531) | R$ 473 | 224% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 128,625 Franc (R$ 7,127) | R$ 2,053 | 247% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 94,167 Franc (R$ 5,218) | R$ 1,133 | 360% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 15,807 Franc (R$ 876) | R$ 248 | 253% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 6,504 Franc (R$ 360) | R$ 85 | 325% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 105,304 Franc (R$ 5,835) | R$ 1,944 | 200% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 25,589 Franc (R$ 1,418) | R$ 419 | 238% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 1,337 Franc (R$ 74) | R$ 23 | 226% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 1,120 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 17 | 262% |
| Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 201% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Nouméa (New Caledonia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 12,788 Franc (R$ 709) | R$ 172 | 313% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 8,185 Franc (R$ 453) | R$ 169 | 168% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 12,214 Franc (R$ 677) | R$ 289 | 134% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 16,259 Franc (R$ 901) | R$ 234 | 285% |
| Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 93% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Nouméa (New Caledonia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 2,949,330 Franc (R$ 163,417) | R$ 76,119 | 115% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 142 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.01 | 96% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 8,039 Franc (R$ 445) | R$ 224 | 99% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | R$ 47 | - |
| Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 149% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Nouméa (New Caledonia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,464 Franc (R$ 81) | R$ 13 | 523% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | R$ 55 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 4,464 Franc (R$ 247) | R$ 184 | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 471 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 671 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | 218% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 562 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | 110% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 342 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | 201% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 345 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 3.43 | 457% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 2,759 Franc (R$ 153) | R$ 27 | 470% |
| Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 201% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Nouméa (New Caledonia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 6,782 Franc (R$ 376) | R$ 121 | 211% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 2,568 Franc (R$ 142) | R$ 59 | 142% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 7,269 Franc (R$ 403) | R$ 195 | 106% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 9,559 Franc (R$ 530) | R$ 168 | 215% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 1,287 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 25 | 190% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 387 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | 127% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 777 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | 310% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 117,957 Franc (R$ 6,536) | R$ 3,354 | 95% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 60 Franc (R$ 3.32) | R$ 1.25 | 166% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 11,735 Franc (R$ 650) | R$ 107 | 505% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,067 Franc (R$ 59) | R$ 10 | 497% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 21,107 (380,937 Franc) in Nouméa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,200 in Santo André.