Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 218% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (R$ 176) | R$ 36 | + 387% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 34 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (R$ 4.83) | R$ 5.86 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 8 | + 480% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 26 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 5.66 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 6 | + 505% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (R$ 132) | R$ 44 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (R$ 5.68) | R$ 4.90 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 91% 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$ 7,433) | R$ 3,725 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (R$ 6,150) | R$ 2,495 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (R$ 879) | R$ 593 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (R$ 4,173) | R$ 2,641 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (R$ 3,514) | R$ 1,683 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (R$ 659) | R$ 510 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 220) | R$ 89 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (R$ 1,318) | R$ 2,004 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 439) | R$ 631 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (R$ 88) | R$ 21 | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (R$ 527) | R$ 249 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 659) | R$ 246 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 659) | R$ 412 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (R$ 659) | R$ 307 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 44% 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$ 158,133) | R$ 116,713 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.53 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (R$ 359) | R$ 229 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 33% 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$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (R$ 195) | R$ 263 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (R$ 61) | R$ 23 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (R$ 5.93) | R$ 5.28 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (R$ 110) | R$ 55 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| New Caledonia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (R$ 88) | R$ 113 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (R$ 74) | R$ 66 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (R$ 198) | R$ 205 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (R$ 220) | R$ 199 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (R$ 88) | R$ 29 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (R$ 6,469) | R$ 4,141 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (R$ 2.20) | R$ 1.29 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (R$ 220) | R$ 125 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (R$ 87) | R$ 11 | + 670% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,011 prices entered by 1,651 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 94% more expensive than in Brazil
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