Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 262% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 262% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (₨1,747) | ₨374 | + 367% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (₨839) | ₨278 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (₨419) | ₨138 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc (₨84) | ₨51 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (₨349) | ₨71 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc (₨454) | ₨36 | + 1176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc (₨524) | ₨212 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc (₨274) | ₨134 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨489) | ₨28 | + 1627% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (₨212) | ₨127 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (₨1,398) | ₨799 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (₨245) | ₨84 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (₨140) | ₨35 | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 335% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 335% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (₨147,327) | ₨32,341 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (₨113,635) | ₨19,833 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (₨21,803) | ₨4,330 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (₨90,968) | ₨22,135 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (₨59,645) | ₨13,235 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨10,484) | ₨3,267 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (₨4,533) | ₨734 | + 518% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,901 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (₨23,819) | ₨10,367 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨2,097) | ₨378 | + 455% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (₨1,212) | ₨361 | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨10,484) | ₨2,385 | + 340% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,611 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (₨6,912) | ₨3,751 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (₨12,055) | ₨2,705 | + 346% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (₨2,516,275) | ₨934,217 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (₨102) | ₨75 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (₨5,711) | ₨1,170 | + 388% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨98 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (₨3,145) | ₨917 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc (₨454) | ₨245 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨176 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨234 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (₨288) | ₨147 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (₨315) | ₨69 | + 353% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (₨1,781) | ₨233 | + 664% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (₨3,957) | ₨1,246 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (₨1,763) | ₨475 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨3,145) | ₨1,736 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (₨5,918) | ₨1,930 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (₨1,048) | ₨678 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (₨315) | ₨219 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (₨585) | ₨200 | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (₨102,934) | ₨33,946 | + 203% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨10,484) | ₨1,782 | + 488% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (₨803) | ₨259 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 221% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,568 prices entered by 2,338 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 221% more expensive than in India
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