Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 172% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 175 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 110 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 54 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 33 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 23 | + 472% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 68 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 40 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 24 | + 508% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 22 | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 225 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 29 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 202% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (Mex$ 43,243) | Mex$ 18,683 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (Mex$ 33,354) | Mex$ 8,677 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Mex$ 6,400) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (Mex$ 26,701) | Mex$ 10,851 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (Mex$ 17,507) | Mex$ 5,624 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,077) | Mex$ 851 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (Mex$ 1,331) | Mex$ 378 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,447 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Mex$ 6,991) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 258% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 101 | + 510% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 84 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,077) | Mex$ 841 | + 266% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 615 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (Mex$ 2,029) | Mex$ 1,536 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Mex$ 3,538) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 144% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Mex$ 738,565) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (Mex$ 1,676) | Mex$ 498 | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 539 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 69 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 29 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 30 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 188 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 176% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Mex$ 1,162) | Mex$ 345 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 139 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 923) | Mex$ 966 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Mex$ 1,737) | Mex$ 663 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 114 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 61 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 40 | + 329% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (Mex$ 30,213) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 215% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.89 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,077) | Mex$ 919 | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 57 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,470 prices entered by 1,375 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 160% more expensive than in Mexico
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