- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 152% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (121元) | 53元 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (89元) | 33元 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (66元) | 15元 | + 337% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (31元) | 16元 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (66元) | 8元 | + 709% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (66元) | 63元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (66元) | 13元 | + 398% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (46元) | 7元 | + 607% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (20元) | 5.64元 | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (99元) | 114元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (21元) | 8元 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (13元) | 12元 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 106% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (13,920元) | 9,680元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (10,737元) | 4,478元 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (2,060元) | 425元 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (8,595元) | 5,603元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (5,636元) | 3,523元 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (991元) | 305元 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (428元) | 88元 | + 389% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,242元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (2,251元) | 678元 | + 232% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (198元) | 40元 | + 390% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (114元) | 39元 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (991元) | 554元 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 280元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (653元) | 614元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (1,139元) | 672元 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (237,755元) | 145,666元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (10元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (517元) | 154元 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (297元) | 425元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (43元) | 30元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (27元) | 10元 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (30元) | 14元 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (168元) | 59元 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 104% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (374元) | 159元 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (167元) | 86元 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (297元) | 723元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (559元) | 375元 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (99元) | 60元 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (55元) | 34元 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (9,726元) | 3,310元 | + 194% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.98元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (991元) | 300元 | + 230% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (76元) | 20元 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,249 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 106% more expensive than in China
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