Cost of living in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 28% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,166 Franc (AU$32) | AU$21 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,124 Franc (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 722 Franc (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 Franc (AU$1.70) | AU$2.02 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 563 Franc (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 721 Franc (AU$11) | AU$4.98 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,069 Franc (AU$16) | AU$11 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 429 Franc (AU$6) | AU$4.89 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 403 Franc (AU$5.88) | AU$3.74 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 368 Franc (AU$5.37) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,995 Franc (AU$29) | AU$25 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 335 Franc (AU$4.88) | AU$3.82 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 133 Franc (AU$1.94) | AU$2.23 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 23% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 199,848 Franc (AU$2,915) | AU$4,628 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 156,073 Franc (AU$2,276) | AU$3,185 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,985 Franc (AU$394) | AU$203 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 120,082 Franc (AU$1,751) | AU$3,061 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,820 Franc (AU$1,339) | AU$1,959 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,650 Franc (AU$228) | AU$153 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,323 Franc (AU$92) | AU$61 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 92,165 Franc (AU$1,344) | AU$654 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,717 Franc (AU$258) | AU$296 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,230 Franc (AU$18) | AU$19 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,280 Franc (AU$19) | AU$40 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 36% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,845 Franc (AU$173) | AU$117 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,725 Franc (AU$142) | AU$101 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,935 Franc (AU$159) | AU$153 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,029 Franc (AU$234) | AU$192 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$40,486 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 Franc (AU$2.17) | AU$1.94 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$183 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$34 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 14% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,431 Franc (AU$65) | AU$93 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 609 Franc (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 675 Franc (AU$10) | AU$4.52 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 584 Franc (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 305 Franc (AU$4.44) | AU$4.13 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | AU$4.21 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,796 Franc (AU$41) | AU$38 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouméa (New Caledonia) is 8% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Nouméa | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,788 Franc (AU$84) | AU$82 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,262 Franc (AU$33) | AU$52 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$262 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,851 Franc (AU$129) | AU$194 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,528 Franc (AU$22) | AU$20 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 476 Franc (AU$7) | AU$5.20 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 705 Franc (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$805 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (AU$0.80) | AU$0.26 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,853 Franc (AU$144) | AU$91 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,472 Franc (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 471 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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