Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 236% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 236% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (Rp 536,059) | Rp 44,863 | + 1095% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 160,818) | Rp 54,330 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (Rp 124,276) | Rp 27,591 | + 350% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (Rp 14,742) | Rp 19,917 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (Rp 136,147) | Rp 25,297 | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 134,015) | Rp 18,627 | + 619% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (Rp 175,285) | Rp 55,732 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Rp 53,606) | Rp 43,429 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (Rp 40,204) | Rp 21,967 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (Rp 112,405) | Rp 34,412 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Rp 402,044) | Rp 337,317 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (Rp 46,905) | Rp 22,207 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (Rp 17,320) | Rp 17,971 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (Rp 22,678,245) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (Rp 18,762,066) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (Rp 2,680,295) | Rp 528,780 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (Rp 12,731,402) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Rp 10,721,180) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,010,221) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 670,074) | Rp 410,662 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (Rp 4,020,443) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 1,340,148) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (Rp 67,007) | Rp 56,742 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 268,030) | Rp 77,300 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | + 232% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 232% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (Rp 1,608,177) | Rp 624,572 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,010,221) | Rp 443,680 | + 353% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,010,221) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,010,221) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Rp 482,453,119) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (Rp 21,956) | Rp 12,273 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Rp 1,094,901) | Rp 150,291 | + 629% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (Rp 594,369) | Rp 351,050 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (Rp 186,281) | Rp 130,123 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (Rp 97,161) | Rp 21,655 | + 349% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (Rp 67,007) | Rp 34,558 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (Rp 33,504) | Rp 30,035 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (Rp 18,092) | Rp 15,580 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Rp 335,037) | Rp 88,350 | + 279% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (Rp 268,030) | Rp 216,012 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (Rp 226,283) | Rp 104,481 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 603,066) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (Rp 670,074) | Rp 383,761 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (Rp 268,030) | Rp 162,937 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (Rp 107,212) | Rp 36,298 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (Rp 67,007) | Rp 40,791 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Rp 19,735,817) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Rp 6,701) | Rp 2,029 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (Rp 670,074) | Rp 496,553 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (Rp 265,095) | Rp 35,528 | + 646% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 659 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia
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