Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 138% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (165元) | 42元 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (79元) | 34元 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (40元) | 15元 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (33元) | 13元 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc (43元) | 8元 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc (50元) | 47元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc (26元) | 14元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (46元) | 5.82元 | + 695% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (20元) | 5.43元 | + 269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (132元) | 103元 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (23元) | 8元 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (13元) | 14元 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 127% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (13,923元) | 8,580元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (10,739元) | 4,449元 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (2,061元) | 386元 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (8,597元) | 5,174元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (5,637元) | 3,034元 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (991元) | 280元 | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (428元) | 87元 | + 391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,283元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (2,251元) | 525元 | + 329% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (198元) | 38元 | + 415% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (114元) | 50元 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (991元) | 443元 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 233元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (653元) | 593元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (1,139元) | 532元 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 129% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (237,800元) | 131,184元 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (540元) | 151元 | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (297元) | 357元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc (43元) | 40元 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (27元) | 8元 | + 237% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (30元) | 11元 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (168元) | 74元 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (374元) | 179元 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (167元) | 96元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (297元) | 1,203元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (559元) | 359元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (99元) | 67元 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (30元) | 32元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (55元) | 28元 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (9,728元) | 3,283元 | + 196% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (991元) | 312元 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (76元) | 20元 | + 281% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,418 prices entered by 287 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 112% more expensive than in China
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