Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 152% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (Taka 1,924) | Taka 264 | + 629% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 924) | Taka 397 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (Taka 462) | Taka 160 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc (Taka 92) | Taka 81 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (Taka 385) | Taka 116 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc (Taka 500) | Taka 52 | + 868% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc (Taka 577) | Taka 434 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc (Taka 302) | Taka 186 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Taka 539) | Taka 25 | + 2048% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (Taka 233) | Taka 426 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,539) | Taka 1,872 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (Taka 269) | Taka 102 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (Taka 154) | Taka 41 | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 206% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (Taka 162,222) | Taka 46,240 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (Taka 125,124) | Taka 27,702 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Taka 24,008) | Taka 4,496 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (Taka 100,165) | Taka 34,541 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (Taka 65,675) | Taka 19,179 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 11,544) | Taka 3,784 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (Taka 4,991) | Taka 1,257 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 35,775 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Taka 26,227) | Taka 12,836 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 2,309) | Taka 341 | + 577% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (Taka 1,334) | Taka 1,289 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 11,544) | Taka 1,687 | + 584% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,618 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (Taka 7,611) | Taka 4,829 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Taka 13,273) | Taka 3,696 | + 259% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Taka 2,770,676) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Taka 112) | Taka 95 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Taka 6,288) | Taka 2,580 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 588 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 3,463) | Taka 914 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc (Taka 500) | Taka 560 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 256 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (Taka 318) | Taka 87 | + 265% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (Taka 346) | Taka 102 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (Taka 1,962) | Taka 231 | + 747% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 158% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Taka 4,357) | Taka 1,040 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Taka 1,941) | Taka 878 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 3,463) | Taka 2,026 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Taka 6,516) | Taka 2,200 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Taka 1,154) | Taka 1,227 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Taka 347) | Taka 362 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Taka 644) | Taka 536 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Taka 113,341) | Taka 35,756 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Taka 11,544) | Taka 1,903 | + 507% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (Taka 884) | Taka 270 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,216 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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