Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to China
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| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 185% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (256元) | 46元 | + 451% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (77元) | 40元 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (59元) | 16元 | + 273% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (7元) | 18元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (65元) | 19元 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (64元) | 11元 | + 489% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (84元) | 63元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (26元) | 15元 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (19元) | 6元 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (54元) | 7元 | + 632% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (192元) | 118元 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (22元) | 8元 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (8元) | 16元 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (10,824元) | 15,059元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (8,955元) | 9,006元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (1,279元) | 421元 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (6,076元) | 7,547元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (5,117元) | 4,347元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (959元) | 262元 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (320元) | 115元 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (1,919元) | 1,143元 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (640元) | 589元 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (32元) | 39元 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (128元) | 51元 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 156% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (768元) | 529元 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (959元) | 248元 | + 287% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (959元) | 626元 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (959元) | 828元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 86% 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 (230,264元) | 161,247元 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (10元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (523元) | 204元 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (284元) | 391元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (89元) | 53元 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (46元) | 33元 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (32元) | 34元 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (16元) | 13元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (160元) | 74元 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (128元) | 265元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (108元) | 110元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (288元) | 1,294元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (320元) | 348元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (128元) | 79元 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (51元) | 29元 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (32元) | 18元 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (9,419元) | 3,321元 | + 184% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (3.20元) | 0.20元 | + 1499% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (320元) | 410元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (127元) | 24元 | + 423% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,373 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 74% more expensive than in China
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