Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Franc (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 225 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 122 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 54 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 707 Franc (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 35 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 23 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,390 Franc (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 71 | + 587% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 41 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 239 Franc (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 24 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 227 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 30 | + 242% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 158% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (Mex$ 42,754) | Mex$ 19,344 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (Mex$ 32,977) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Mex$ 6,327) | Mex$ 970 | + 552% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (Mex$ 26,399) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (Mex$ 17,309) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,043) | Mex$ 693 | + 339% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 387 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,700 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Mex$ 6,912) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 98 | + 214% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 94 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,028) | Mex$ 862 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 672 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (Mex$ 2,001) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Mex$ 3,498) | Mex$ 1,153 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Mex$ 730,221) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Mex$ 1,657) | Mex$ 553 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,680 Franc (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 546 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 79 | + 257% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 49 | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 58 | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 31 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 188 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 173% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Mex$ 1,148) | Mex$ 294 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 150 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 805 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Mex$ 1,717) | Mex$ 669 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 122 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 71 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 40 | + 328% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Mex$ 29,871) | Mex$ 11,185 | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,043) | Mex$ 966 | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,921 Franc (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 62 | + 532% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,463 prices entered by 1,241 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 129% more expensive than in Mexico
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