Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 266% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 266% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (Rp 624,313) | Rp 67,167 | + 829% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 187,294) | Rp 61,090 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (Rp 144,736) | Rp 32,593 | + 344% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (Rp 17,169) | Rp 25,633 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (Rp 158,562) | Rp 31,337 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 156,078) | Rp 12,592 | + 1140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (Rp 204,143) | Rp 72,901 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Rp 62,431) | Rp 45,403 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (Rp 46,823) | Rp 22,376 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (Rp 130,911) | Rp 32,966 | + 297% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Rp 468,235) | Rp 344,694 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (Rp 54,627) | Rp 18,943 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (Rp 20,171) | Rp 15,178 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 74% 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 26,411,885) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (Rp 21,850,964) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (Rp 3,121,566) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (Rp 14,827,440) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Rp 12,486,265) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,341,175) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 780,392) | Rp 378,883 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (Rp 4,682,349) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 1,560,783) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (Rp 78,039) | Rp 91,402 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 312,157) | Rp 83,441 | + 274% | |
| Clothes | + 237% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 237% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (Rp 1,872,940) | Rp 651,126 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,341,175) | Rp 458,661 | + 410% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,341,175) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,341,175) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 83% 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 561,881,933) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (Rp 25,570) | Rp 12,092 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Rp 1,275,160) | Rp 535,183 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (Rp 692,223) | Rp 264,826 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (Rp 216,949) | Rp 66,604 | + 226% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (Rp 113,157) | Rp 26,592 | + 326% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (Rp 78,039) | Rp 33,023 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (Rp 39,020) | Rp 27,953 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (Rp 21,071) | Rp 21,349 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Rp 390,196) | Rp 84,361 | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (Rp 312,157) | Rp 261,890 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (Rp 263,537) | Rp 96,262 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 702,352) | Rp 496,791 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (Rp 780,392) | Rp 397,663 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (Rp 312,157) | Rp 149,637 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (Rp 124,863) | Rp 38,785 | + 222% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (Rp 78,039) | Rp 50,891 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Rp 22,985,029) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 232% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Rp 7,804) | Rp 2,388 | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (Rp 780,392) | Rp 433,566 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (Rp 308,739) | Rp 46,882 | + 559% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 306 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia
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