Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Japan
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| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 129% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (¥5,000) | ¥1,028 | + 386% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (¥1,500) | ¥723 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (¥1,159) | ¥519 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (¥137) | ¥197 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (¥1,270) | ¥316 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥1,250) | ¥629 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (¥1,635) | ¥962 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (¥500) | ¥902 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (¥375) | ¥574 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (¥1,048) | ¥285 | + 267% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (¥3,750) | ¥1,208 | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (¥437) | ¥184 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (¥162) | ¥206 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (¥211,510) | ¥326,267 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (¥174,986) | ¥171,772 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (¥24,998) | ¥28,488 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (¥118,740) | ¥157,603 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (¥99,992) | ¥82,713 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (¥18,748) | ¥24,082 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (¥6,249) | ¥4,699 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (¥37,497) | ¥47,482 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (¥12,499) | ¥32,093 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (¥625) | ¥1,313 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (¥2,500) | ¥1,878 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 194% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (¥14,999) | ¥6,136 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (¥18,748) | ¥5,199 | + 261% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (¥18,748) | ¥8,989 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (¥18,748) | ¥13,588 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (¥4,499,638) | ¥2,700,660 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (¥205) | ¥165 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (¥10,212) | ¥10,143 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (¥5,543) | ¥5,380 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (¥1,737) | ¥650 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (¥906) | ¥938 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (¥625) | ¥702 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (¥312) | ¥218 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (¥169) | ¥216 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (¥3,125) | ¥3,927 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (¥2,500) | ¥4,141 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (¥2,110) | ¥3,600 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (¥5,625) | ¥4,000 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (¥6,249) | ¥5,993 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (¥2,500) | ¥984 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (¥1,000) | ¥472 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (¥625) | ¥575 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (¥184,068) | ¥101,122 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (¥62) | ¥52 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (¥6,249) | ¥9,280 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (¥2,472) | ¥592 | + 318% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 799 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 32% more expensive than in Japan
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