- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 178% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (Rp 253,711) | Rp 66,106 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (Rp 187,310) | Rp 50,634 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (Rp 138,748) | Rp 30,568 | + 354% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (Rp 18,731) | Rp 19,074 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (Rp 65,905) | Rp 24,685 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 138,748) | Rp 16,247 | + 754% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Rp 138,748) | Rp 66,045 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 138,748) | Rp 37,044 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Rp 97,124) | Rp 18,542 | + 424% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (Rp 42,044) | Rp 32,310 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (Rp 208,123) | Rp 368,198 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (Rp 45,093) | Rp 19,117 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (Rp 27,750) | Rp 16,216 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 165% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (Rp 29,245,097) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (Rp 22,557,150) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Rp 4,328,060) | Rp 910,541 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (Rp 18,057,680) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (Rp 11,839,853) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,081,225) | Rp 619,505 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (Rp 899,823) | Rp 287,299 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,810,710 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Rp 4,728,113) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 416,245) | Rp 58,356 | + 613% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (Rp 240,497) | Rp 56,285 | + 327% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,081,225) | Rp 615,926 | + 238% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 397,678 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (Rp 1,372,067) | Rp 985,125 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Rp 2,392,909) | Rp 811,453 | + 195% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Rp 499,494,013) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Rp 20,212) | Rp 8,898 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (Rp 1,086,091) | Rp 381,291 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 624,368) | Rp 343,185 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (Rp 90,186) | Rp 45,191 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,113 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (Rp 57,262) | Rp 14,080 | + 307% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (Rp 62,437) | Rp 13,066 | + 378% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (Rp 353,621) | Rp 92,997 | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Rp 785,560) | Rp 216,823 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Rp 349,932) | Rp 100,274 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 624,368) | Rp 375,594 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Rp 1,174,736) | Rp 505,534 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Rp 208,123) | Rp 133,066 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Rp 62,606) | Rp 46,363 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Rp 116,082) | Rp 56,412 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (Rp 20,432,913) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,081,225) | Rp 565,576 | + 268% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (Rp 159,332) | Rp 24,489 | + 551% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,821 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia
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