Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 218% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Franc (₨1,353) | ₨346 | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (₨887) | ₨295 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (₨444) | ₨141 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Franc (₨85) | ₨52 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 707 Franc (₨523) | ₨75 | + 600% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (₨283) | ₨37 | + 666% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,390 Franc (₨1,768) | ₨235 | + 651% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (₨276) | ₨149 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (₨159) | ₨31 | + 405% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 239 Franc (₨177) | ₨138 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (₨1,109) | ₨725 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (₨377) | ₨86 | + 339% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Franc (₨67) | ₨35 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 321% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 321% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (₨155,884) | ₨33,225 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (₨120,236) | ₨19,978 | + 502% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (₨23,070) | ₨4,391 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (₨96,252) | ₨18,113 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (₨63,110) | ₨11,868 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨11,093) | ₨3,639 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (₨1,479) | ₨712 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,862 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (₨25,202) | ₨10,869 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (₨1,120) | ₨398 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (₨887) | ₨220 | + 304% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (₨7,396) | ₨2,376 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (₨7,295) | ₨3,665 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (₨12,755) | ₨2,737 | + 366% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (₨2,662,435) | ₨944,817 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (₨108) | ₨83 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (₨6,042) | ₨1,167 | + 418% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨99 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,680 Franc (₨3,461) | ₨630 | + 449% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (₨1,028) | ₨319 | + 222% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (₨536) | ₨170 | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (₨609) | ₨260 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (₨139) | ₨139 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (₨100) | ₨72 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (₨2,441) | ₨216 | + 1032% | |
| Entertainment | + 228% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (₨4,187) | ₨1,196 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (₨1,865) | ₨478 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨3,328) | ₨1,591 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (₨6,262) | ₨1,487 | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (₨1,109) | ₨517 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (₨334) | ₨180 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (₨619) | ₨187 | + 230% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (₨108,913) | ₨38,405 | + 184% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨11,093) | ₨1,488 | + 645% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,921 Franc (₨1,421) | ₨272 | + 422% | |
| TOTAL | + 219% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,693 prices entered by 1,825 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 219% more expensive than in India
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