Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 267% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 267% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (R$ 209) | R$ 37 | + 470% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 35 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 11 | + 340% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (R$ 5.74) | R$ 5.20 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 13 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 8 | + 538% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (R$ 68) | R$ 24 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 6 | + 595% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (R$ 157) | R$ 48 | + 223% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.46 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (R$ 8,831) | R$ 3,849 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (R$ 7,306) | R$ 2,537 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (R$ 1,044) | R$ 709 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (R$ 4,958) | R$ 2,854 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (R$ 4,175) | R$ 1,824 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (R$ 783) | R$ 538 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 261) | R$ 97 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (R$ 1,566) | R$ 1,853 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 522) | R$ 640 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 30 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (R$ 104) | R$ 22 | + 381% | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 170% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (R$ 626) | R$ 257 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 783) | R$ 264 | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 783) | R$ 408 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (R$ 783) | R$ 318 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (R$ 187,876) | R$ 119,428 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.83 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (R$ 426) | R$ 242 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (R$ 231) | R$ 273 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (R$ 73) | R$ 22 | + 226% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.70 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (R$ 130) | R$ 57 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (R$ 104) | R$ 111 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (R$ 88) | R$ 58 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (R$ 235) | R$ 222 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (R$ 261) | R$ 230 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (R$ 104) | R$ 32 | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 15 | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (R$ 7,685) | R$ 3,485 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (R$ 2.61) | R$ 1.22 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (R$ 261) | R$ 137 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (R$ 103) | R$ 12 | + 753% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,864 prices entered by 1,686 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 122% more expensive than in Brazil
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