Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Franc (Rp 265,270) | Rp 48,150 | + 451% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 173,947) | Rp 54,894 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (Rp 86,974) | Rp 30,099 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Franc (Rp 16,620) | Rp 20,570 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 707 Franc (Rp 102,415) | Rp 25,479 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (Rp 55,562) | Rp 16,222 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,390 Franc (Rp 346,445) | Rp 59,701 | + 480% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (Rp 54,036) | Rp 37,956 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (Rp 31,166) | Rp 19,374 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 239 Franc (Rp 34,700) | Rp 34,923 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (Rp 217,434) | Rp 356,233 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (Rp 73,889) | Rp 19,537 | + 278% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Franc (Rp 13,046) | Rp 19,724 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (Rp 30,553,545) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (Rp 23,566,374) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Rp 4,521,701) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (Rp 18,865,594) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (Rp 12,369,578) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,174,341) | Rp 813,523 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 289,912) | Rp 354,270 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,471,440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Rp 4,939,653) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (Rp 219,569) | Rp 60,481 | + 263% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (Rp 173,947) | Rp 67,068 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 1,449,560) | Rp 655,630 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 423,397 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (Rp 1,429,858) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Rp 2,499,970) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Rp 521,841,764) | Rp 493,244,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Rp 21,117) | Rp 8,915 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Rp 1,184,291) | Rp 237,123 | + 399% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 65,399 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,680 Franc (Rp 678,394) | Rp 254,843 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (Rp 201,489) | Rp 49,080 | + 311% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (Rp 105,093) | Rp 19,454 | + 440% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (Rp 119,350) | Rp 36,205 | + 230% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (Rp 27,284) | Rp 18,007 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (Rp 19,569) | Rp 11,130 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (Rp 478,355) | Rp 86,706 | + 452% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 191% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Rp 820,706) | Rp 166,095 | + 394% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Rp 365,588) | Rp 104,958 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 652,302) | Rp 520,784 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Rp 1,227,295) | Rp 388,033 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Rp 217,434) | Rp 111,803 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Rp 65,407) | Rp 35,619 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Rp 121,276) | Rp 47,498 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Rp 21,347,097) | Rp 8,166,620 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,174,341) | Rp 579,157 | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,921 Franc (Rp 278,468) | Rp 28,887 | + 864% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 999 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia
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