Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Franc (119元) | 56元 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (78元) | 37元 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (39元) | 16元 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Franc (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 707 Franc (46元) | 14元 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (25元) | 8元 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,390 Franc (155元) | 56元 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (24元) | 13元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (14元) | 7元 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 239 Franc (16元) | 6元 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (97元) | 119元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (33元) | 9元 | + 281% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Franc (5.85元) | 10元 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (13,698元) | 7,672元 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (10,565元) | 4,517元 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (2,027元) | 412元 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (8,458元) | 7,031元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (5,546元) | 4,162元 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (975元) | 279元 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (130元) | 88元 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,091元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (2,215元) | 619元 | + 258% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (98元) | 43元 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (78元) | 41元 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (650元) | 415元 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 206元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (641元) | 590元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (1,121元) | 663元 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (233,952元) | 159,594元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (9元) | 6元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (531元) | 176元 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,680 Franc (304元) | 440元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (90元) | 35元 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (47元) | 38元 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (54元) | 36元 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (12元) | 10元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (9元) | 11元 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (214元) | 80元 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (368元) | 206元 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (164元) | 97元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (292元) | 743元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (550元) | 429元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (97元) | 67元 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (29元) | 35元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (54元) | 32元 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (9,570元) | 3,096元 | + 209% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (975元) | 481元 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,921 Franc (125元) | 23元 | + 449% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,016 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 79% more expensive than in China
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