Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 301% | |||
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Food in New Caledonia is 301% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨330 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨293 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (₨1,372) | ₨163 | + 742% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨54 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (₨1,647) | ₨82 | + 1899% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (₨263) | ₨41 | + 546% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (₨1,372) | ₨216 | + 536% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (₨256) | ₨152 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (₨148) | ₨29 | + 411% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,600 Franc (₨1,098) | ₨149 | + 639% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨2,058) | ₨767 | + 168% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (₨350) | ₨87 | + 300% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (₨103) | ₨35 | + 192% | |
Housing | + 237% | |||
Housing in New Caledonia is 237% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 145,000 Franc (₨99,492) | ₨31,400 | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (₨111,552) | ₨20,122 | + 454% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (₨21,404) | ₨4,477 | + 378% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (₨89,301) | ₨22,933 | + 289% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (₨58,552) | ₨14,192 | + 313% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨10,292) | ₨3,664 | + 181% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (₨1,372) | ₨511 | + 169% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,219 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (₨23,382) | ₨12,383 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (₨1,039) | ₨416 | + 150% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (₨823) | ₨320 | + 158% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in New Caledonia is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (₨6,862) | ₨2,328 | + 195% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (₨6,768) | ₨3,571 | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (₨11,834) | ₨3,002 | + 294% | |
Transportation | + 145% | |||
Transportation in New Caledonia is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (₨2,470,148) | ₨980,422 | + 152% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 134 Franc (₨92) | ₨108 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (₨5,606) | ₨1,414 | + 296% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in New Caledonia is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨140 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (₨3,043) | ₨1,443 | + 111% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (₨954) | ₨402 | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (₨497) | ₨190 | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (₨565) | ₨248 | + 127% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (₨129) | ₨152 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (₨93) | ₨72 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (₨2,264) | ₨373 | + 506% | |
Entertainment | + 171% | |||
Entertainment in New Caledonia is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (₨3,885) | ₨1,357 | + 186% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,200 Franc (₨1,510) | ₨595 | + 154% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨3,088) | ₨1,516 | + 104% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (₨5,809) | ₨2,086 | + 179% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (₨1,029) | ₨594 | + 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (₨310) | ₨229 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (₨574) | ₨175 | + 229% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (₨101,047) | ₨46,652 | + 117% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨10,292) | ₨1,530 | + 573% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,931 Franc (₨1,325) | ₨244 | + 443% | |
TOTAL | + 194% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 194% more expensive than in India
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