Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to China
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| Food | + 250% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 250% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (281元) | 44元 | + 536% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (84元) | 38元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (65元) | 15元 | + 345% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (71元) | 15元 | + 370% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (70元) | 11元 | + 549% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (92元) | 50元 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (28元) | 16元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (21元) | 6元 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (59元) | 7元 | + 780% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (210元) | 89元 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (25元) | 8元 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (9元) | 12元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (11,870元) | 11,793元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (9,820元) | 4,991元 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (1,403元) | 429元 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (6,664元) | 6,388元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (5,612元) | 3,587元 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (1,052元) | 296元 | + 255% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (351元) | 100元 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (2,104元) | 1,460元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (701元) | 553元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (35元) | 45元 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (140元) | 50元 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 159% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (842元) | 418元 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (1,052元) | 302元 | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (1,052元) | 553元 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (1,052元) | 705元 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (252,521元) | 141,513元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (573元) | 217元 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 45元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 60元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (311元) | 114元 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (98元) | 67元 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (51元) | 57元 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (35元) | 25元 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (18元) | 6元 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (9元) | 15元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (175元) | 64元 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (140元) | 169元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (118元) | 100元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (316元) | 1,179元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (351元) | 320元 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (140元) | 81元 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (56元) | 28元 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (35元) | 19元 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (10,330元) | 3,720元 | + 178% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (3.51元) | 0.34元 | + 947% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (351元) | 374元 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (139元) | 25元 | + 460% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 725 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 110% more expensive than in China
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