Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Mexico
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Food | + 116% | |||
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Food in New Caledonia is 116% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Caledonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 265 | + 134% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 147 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 67 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 26 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 45 | + 247% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 26 | + 497% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 85 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 48 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 32 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 28 | + 365% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 258 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 34 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in New Caledonia is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Caledonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (Mex$ 26,268) | Mex$ 19,932 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (Mex$ 21,732) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 111% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,105) | Mex$ 1,049 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,746) | Mex$ 12,600 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 12,418) | Mex$ 6,636 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,328) | Mex$ 723 | + 222% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 401 | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,657) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,552) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 114 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 127 | + 145% | |
Clothes | + 151% | |||
Clothes in New Caledonia is 151% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Caledonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,863) | Mex$ 970 | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,328) | Mex$ 756 | + 208% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,328) | Mex$ 1,688 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,328) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in New Caledonia is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Caledonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Mex$ 558,813) | Mex$ 385,663 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 574 | + 121% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in New Caledonia is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Caledonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 89 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 598 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 74 | + 190% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 60 | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 68 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 237 | + 64% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in New Caledonia is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
New Caledonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 357 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 156 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 723 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 765 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 161 | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 79 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 46 | + 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Mex$ 22,859) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 113% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 246% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 859 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 78 | + 292% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 83% more expensive than in Mexico
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