- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 151% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (118元) | 50元 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (87元) | 34元 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (65元) | 15元 | + 342% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (9元) | 15元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (31元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (65元) | 8元 | + 684% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (65元) | 57元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (65元) | 14元 | + 374% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (45元) | 7元 | + 588% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (20元) | 5.59元 | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (97元) | 114元 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (21元) | 7元 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (13元) | 12元 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (13,626元) | 9,327元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (10,510元) | 4,302元 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (2,017元) | 439元 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (8,414元) | 5,529元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (5,516元) | 3,479元 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (970元) | 307元 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (419元) | 86元 | + 385% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,131元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (2,203元) | 703元 | + 214% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (194元) | 36元 | + 432% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (112元) | 38元 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (970元) | 556元 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 260元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (639元) | 624元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (1,115元) | 694元 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (232,726元) | 143,509元 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (506元) | 156元 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (291元) | 493元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (42元) | 29元 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (27元) | 9元 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (29元) | 13元 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (165元) | 57元 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (366元) | 149元 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (163元) | 86元 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (291元) | 777元 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (547元) | 375元 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (97元) | 58元 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (29元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (54元) | 33元 | + 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (9,520元) | 3,255元 | + 192% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (970元) | 309元 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (74元) | 20元 | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,333 prices entered by 532 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 104% more expensive than in China
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