Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 361% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 361% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (₨2,950) | ₨374 | + 689% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (₨885) | ₨326 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (₨684) | ₨167 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (₨81) | ₨58 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (₨749) | ₨89 | + 739% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨738) | ₨39 | + 1814% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (₨965) | ₨248 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (₨295) | ₨154 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (₨221) | ₨31 | + 608% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (₨619) | ₨169 | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨2,213) | ₨786 | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (₨258) | ₨91 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (₨95) | ₨38 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 199% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (₨124,805) | ₨40,236 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (₨103,253) | ₨24,523 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (₨14,750) | ₨5,797 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (₨70,065) | ₨25,108 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (₨59,002) | ₨15,774 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨11,063) | ₨6,512 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (₨3,688) | ₨657 | + 461% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (₨22,126) | ₨30,817 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (₨7,375) | ₨11,976 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨369) | ₨538 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨1,475) | ₨425 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | + 272% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 272% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (₨8,850) | ₨2,477 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (₨11,063) | ₨2,797 | + 296% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (₨11,063) | ₨4,303 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (₨11,063) | ₨3,087 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 172% 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 (₨2,655,088) | ₨1,248,440 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (₨121) | ₨104 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (₨6,026) | ₨1,115 | + 440% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨144 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (₨3,271) | ₨891 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (₨1,025) | ₨413 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (₨535) | ₨226 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨369) | ₨274 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (₨184) | ₨170 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (₨100) | ₨96 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨1,844) | ₨309 | + 497% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| New Caledonia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (₨1,475) | ₨1,438 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (₨1,245) | ₨603 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨3,319) | ₨1,419 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (₨3,688) | ₨1,942 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (₨1,475) | ₨733 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (₨590) | ₨229 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (₨369) | ₨183 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (₨108,612) | ₨50,214 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨37) | ₨1.43 | + 2477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (₨3,688) | ₨1,560 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (₨1,459) | ₨267 | + 446% | |
| TOTAL | + 219% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,805 prices entered by 1,233 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 219% more expensive than in India
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