Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Bangladesh
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Food | + 295% | |||
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Food in New Caledonia is 295% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (Taka 3,837) | Taka 324 | + 1084% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 1,151) | Taka 492 | + 134% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (Taka 890) | Taka 196 | + 354% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 92 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (Taka 974) | Taka 135 | + 623% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 959) | Taka 78 | + 1130% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (Taka 1,255) | Taka 608 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Taka 384) | Taka 223 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (Taka 288) | Taka 33 | + 779% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (Taka 805) | Taka 384 | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Taka 2,878) | Taka 1,406 | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (Taka 336) | Taka 111 | + 202% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (Taka 124) | Taka 70 | + 76% | |
Housing | + 207% | |||
Housing in New Caledonia is 207% 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 162,321) | Taka 43,758 | + 271% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (Taka 134,291) | Taka 25,202 | + 433% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (Taka 19,184) | Taka 3,035 | + 532% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (Taka 91,126) | Taka 22,952 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Taka 76,738) | Taka 18,549 | + 314% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Taka 14,388) | Taka 7,137 | + 102% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 4,796) | Taka 1,213 | + 295% | |
40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (Taka 28,777) | Taka 31,061 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 9,592) | Taka 17,904 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (Taka 480) | Taka 417 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,918) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 325% | |||
Clothes in New Caledonia is 325% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (Taka 11,511) | Taka 2,410 | + 378% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 14,388) | Taka 3,066 | + 369% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (Taka 14,388) | Taka 6,410 | + 124% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (Taka 14,388) | Taka 4,273 | + 237% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in New Caledonia is 76% 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 3,453,199) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (Taka 157) | Taka 107 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Taka 7,837) | Taka 2,440 | + 221% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in New Caledonia is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 285 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 513 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (Taka 4,254) | Taka 1,500 | + 184% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (Taka 1,333) | Taka 425 | + 214% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (Taka 695) | Taka 333 | + 109% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (Taka 480) | Taka 376 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (Taka 240) | Taka 85 | + 182% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (Taka 129) | Taka 89 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Taka 2,398) | Taka 445 | + 439% | |
Entertainment | + 213% | |||
Entertainment in New Caledonia is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
New Caledonia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,918) | Taka 1,308 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (Taka 1,620) | Taka 852 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 4,316) | Taka 1,768 | + 144% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (Taka 4,796) | Taka 2,051 | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (Taka 1,918) | Taka 999 | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (Taka 767) | Taka 248 | + 209% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (Taka 480) | Taka 564 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Taka 141,261) | Taka 35,756 | + 295% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Taka 48) | Taka 2.94 | + 1532% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (Taka 4,796) | Taka 2,601 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (Taka 1,897) | Taka 287 | + 560% | |
TOTAL | + 175% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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