Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to China
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| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 178% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 43元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (118元) | 17元 | + 598% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 14元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (141元) | 16元 | + 759% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (23元) | 9元 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (118元) | 48元 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (22元) | 13元 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (13元) | 6元 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,600 Franc (94元) | 7元 | + 1306% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (177元) | 97元 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (30元) | 9元 | + 223% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is about the same as in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 145,000 Franc (8,549元) | 13,898元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (9,585元) | 8,379元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (1,839元) | 462元 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (7,673元) | 6,525元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (5,031元) | 4,376元 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (884元) | 516元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (118元) | 140元 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,829元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (2,009元) | 546元 | + 268% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (89元) | 50元 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (71元) | 66元 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (590元) | 511元 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (582元) | 654元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (1,017元) | 844元 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 72% 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 (212,250元) | 148,501元 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 134 Franc (8元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (482元) | 206元 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (261元) | 386元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (82元) | 30元 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (43元) | 19元 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (49元) | 44元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (11元) | 21元 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (8元) | 16元 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (195元) | 82元 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| New Caledonia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (334元) | 260元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,200 Franc (130元) | 122元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (265元) | 417元 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (499元) | 319元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (88元) | 90元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (27元) | 31元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (49元) | 19元 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (8,683元) | 2,968元 | + 193% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (884元) | 410元 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,931 Franc (114元) | 38元 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,169 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 60% more expensive than in China
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