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Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 281% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 281% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (₨1,202) | ₨387 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (₨887) | ₨255 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (₨657) | ₨142 | + 362% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (₨89) | ₨52 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (₨312) | ₨71 | + 339% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨657) | ₨36 | + 1705% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (₨657) | ₨196 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨657) | ₨141 | + 366% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨460) | ₨25 | + 1768% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (₨199) | ₨121 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (₨986) | ₨855 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (₨214) | ₨82 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (₨131) | ₨33 | + 303% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 267% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (₨138,542) | ₨30,767 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (₨106,859) | ₨20,626 | + 418% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (₨20,503) | ₨4,250 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (₨85,544) | ₨23,713 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (₨56,089) | ₨15,161 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨9,859) | ₨4,594 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (₨4,263) | ₨910 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨34,267 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (₨22,398) | ₨11,460 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,972) | ₨426 | + 363% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (₨1,139) | ₨555 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨9,859) | ₨2,422 | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,906 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (₨6,500) | ₨4,091 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (₨11,336) | ₨3,316 | + 242% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (₨2,366,236) | ₨870,351 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (₨96) | ₨79 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (₨5,145) | ₨1,290 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨153 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨314 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (₨2,958) | ₨1,136 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (₨427) | ₨276 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨183 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨223 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (₨271) | ₨125 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (₨296) | ₨72 | + 311% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (₨1,675) | ₨288 | + 481% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (₨3,721) | ₨1,205 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (₨1,658) | ₨497 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨2,958) | ₨2,132 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (₨5,565) | ₨1,825 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (₨986) | ₨869 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (₨297) | ₨213 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (₨550) | ₨228 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (₨96,796) | ₨37,313 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨9,859) | ₨2,296 | + 329% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (₨755) | ₨256 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 196% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27,730 prices entered by 3,830 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 196% more expensive than in India
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