- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 176% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (Rp 246,950) | Rp 65,531 | + 277% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (Rp 182,319) | Rp 49,511 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (Rp 135,051) | Rp 30,885 | + 337% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (Rp 18,232) | Rp 18,934 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (Rp 64,149) | Rp 22,695 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 135,051) | Rp 14,388 | + 839% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Rp 135,051) | Rp 60,646 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 135,051) | Rp 37,954 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Rp 94,536) | Rp 18,653 | + 407% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (Rp 40,923) | Rp 31,286 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (Rp 202,577) | Rp 371,771 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (Rp 43,892) | Rp 18,926 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (Rp 27,010) | Rp 15,260 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 168% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (Rp 28,465,781) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (Rp 21,956,053) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Rp 4,212,727) | Rp 887,496 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (Rp 17,576,484) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (Rp 11,524,348) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,025,765) | Rp 667,380 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (Rp 875,845) | Rp 252,522 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,513,470 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Rp 4,602,120) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 405,153) | Rp 59,625 | + 580% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (Rp 234,088) | Rp 55,089 | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,025,765) | Rp 659,239 | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 428,524 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (Rp 1,335,505) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Rp 2,329,144) | Rp 936,471 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Rp 486,183,630) | Rp 479,608,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Rp 19,674) | Rp 8,791 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (Rp 1,057,150) | Rp 382,650 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,611 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 607,730) | Rp 332,164 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (Rp 87,783) | Rp 45,296 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,390 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,514 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (Rp 55,736) | Rp 15,188 | + 267% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (Rp 60,773) | Rp 12,682 | + 379% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (Rp 344,198) | Rp 81,236 | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 153% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Rp 764,626) | Rp 211,083 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Rp 340,607) | Rp 98,679 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 607,730) | Rp 460,234 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Rp 1,143,432) | Rp 497,062 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Rp 202,577) | Rp 118,309 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Rp 60,937) | Rp 45,661 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Rp 112,989) | Rp 54,748 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (Rp 19,888,422) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 155% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,025,765) | Rp 521,125 | + 289% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (Rp 155,086) | Rp 24,789 | + 526% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,660 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
135.051
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia
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