Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 341% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 341% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (Taka 4,691) | Taka 253 | + 1751% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 1,407) | Taka 518 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (Taka 1,087) | Taka 234 | + 364% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 91 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (Taka 1,191) | Taka 150 | + 694% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 1,173) | Taka 78 | + 1408% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (Taka 1,534) | Taka 476 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Taka 469) | Taka 307 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (Taka 352) | Taka 56 | + 529% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (Taka 984) | Taka 407 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Taka 3,518) | Taka 1,613 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (Taka 410) | Taka 136 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (Taka 152) | Taka 72 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 212% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (Taka 198,435) | Taka 40,565 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (Taka 164,168) | Taka 22,239 | + 638% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (Taka 23,453) | Taka 4,221 | + 456% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (Taka 111,400) | Taka 50,272 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Taka 93,811) | Taka 31,111 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 17,589) | Taka 5,000 | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 5,863) | Taka 1,266 | + 363% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (Taka 35,179) | Taka 49,805 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 11,726) | Taka 15,000 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (Taka 586) | Taka 568 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 2,345) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 490% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 490% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (Taka 14,072) | Taka 2,505 | + 462% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 17,589) | Taka 2,407 | + 631% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 17,589) | Taka 5,268 | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (Taka 17,589) | Taka 4,284 | + 311% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Taka 4,221,475) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (Taka 192) | Taka 110 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Taka 9,580) | Taka 2,433 | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (Taka 5,201) | Taka 1,500 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (Taka 1,630) | Taka 360 | + 353% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (Taka 850) | Taka 191 | + 345% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (Taka 586) | Taka 794 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (Taka 293) | Taka 158 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (Taka 158) | Taka 200 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Taka 2,932) | Taka 205 | + 1328% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (Taka 2,345) | Taka 1,513 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (Taka 1,980) | Taka 1,024 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 5,277) | Taka 3,000 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (Taka 5,863) | Taka 3,597 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (Taka 2,345) | Taka 1,519 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (Taka 938) | Taka 253 | + 271% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (Taka 586) | Taka 606 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Taka 172,689) | Taka 35,756 | + 383% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Taka 59) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (Taka 5,863) | Taka 2,307 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (Taka 2,320) | Taka 331 | + 601% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 382 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 186% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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