Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 148% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (Rp 338,854) | Rp 62,230 | + 445% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 162,650) | Rp 52,137 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (Rp 81,325) | Rp 30,582 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc (Rp 16,265) | Rp 18,388 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (Rp 67,771) | Rp 26,104 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc (Rp 88,102) | Rp 14,341 | + 514% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc (Rp 101,656) | Rp 77,272 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc (Rp 53,200) | Rp 38,806 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Rp 94,879) | Rp 19,485 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (Rp 41,072) | Rp 32,212 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Rp 271,083) | Rp 339,997 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (Rp 47,440) | Rp 15,796 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (Rp 27,108) | Rp 17,158 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 212% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (Rp 28,569,183) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (Rp 22,035,808) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Rp 4,228,030) | Rp 772,430 | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (Rp 17,640,330) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (Rp 11,566,210) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,033,124) | Rp 502,555 | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (Rp 879,026) | Rp 285,184 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,793,310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Rp 4,618,837) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 406,625) | Rp 69,682 | + 484% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (Rp 234,938) | Rp 51,169 | + 359% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,033,124) | Rp 655,076 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 457,119 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (Rp 1,340,356) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Rp 2,337,604) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Rp 487,949,682) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Rp 19,745) | Rp 9,156 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Rp 1,107,375) | Rp 330,672 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 82,186 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 609,937) | Rp 280,243 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc (Rp 88,102) | Rp 38,725 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,962 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,072 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (Rp 55,938) | Rp 16,791 | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (Rp 60,994) | Rp 13,618 | + 348% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (Rp 345,448) | Rp 63,841 | + 441% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Rp 767,404) | Rp 184,270 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Rp 341,844) | Rp 105,975 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 609,937) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Rp 1,147,586) | Rp 413,601 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Rp 203,312) | Rp 152,100 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Rp 61,159) | Rp 44,543 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Rp 113,400) | Rp 59,628 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Rp 19,960,666) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 191% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 2,033,124) | Rp 597,783 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (Rp 155,649) | Rp 24,831 | + 527% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,126 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 137% more expensive than in Indonesia
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