- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 285% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 285% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (₨1,239) | ₨420 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (₨915) | ₨266 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (₨678) | ₨142 | + 377% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (₨91) | ₨52 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (₨322) | ₨71 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨678) | ₨39 | + 1642% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (₨678) | ₨201 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨678) | ₨138 | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨474) | ₨25 | + 1829% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (₨205) | ₨122 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (₨1,016) | ₨830 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (₨220) | ₨82 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (₨136) | ₨33 | + 316% | |
| Housing | + 286% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 286% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (₨142,810) | ₨30,925 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (₨110,151) | ₨21,025 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (₨21,135) | ₨4,536 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (₨88,180) | ₨24,627 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (₨57,817) | ₨15,559 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨10,163) | ₨3,830 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (₨4,394) | ₨825 | + 433% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,772 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (₨23,088) | ₨10,650 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨2,033) | ₨380 | + 435% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (₨1,174) | ₨551 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨10,163) | ₨2,403 | + 323% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (₨6,700) | ₨3,751 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (₨11,685) | ₨2,912 | + 301% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (₨2,439,138) | ₨878,278 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (₨99) | ₨78 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (₨5,304) | ₨1,348 | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨136 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨285 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (₨3,049) | ₨1,553 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (₨440) | ₨257 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨225 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (₨280) | ₨135 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (₨305) | ₨72 | + 325% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (₨1,727) | ₨277 | + 524% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (₨3,836) | ₨1,190 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (₨1,709) | ₨472 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨3,049) | ₨1,972 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (₨5,736) | ₨1,765 | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (₨1,016) | ₨618 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (₨306) | ₨195 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (₨567) | ₨208 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (₨99,778) | ₨38,823 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨10,163) | ₨1,881 | + 440% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (₨778) | ₨252 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,811 prices entered by 4,578 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 205% more expensive than in India
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