- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 194% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 119 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 96 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 65 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 31 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 21 | + 767% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 64 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 38 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 24 | + 425% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 21 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 216 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 25 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 141% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (Mex$ 38,170) | Mex$ 19,281 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (Mex$ 29,441) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Mex$ 5,649) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (Mex$ 23,569) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (Mex$ 15,453) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,716) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (Mex$ 1,174) | Mex$ 382 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,054 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Mex$ 6,171) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 110 | + 396% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 79 | + 296% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,716) | Mex$ 838 | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 674 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (Mex$ 1,791) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Mex$ 3,123) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 135% | |
| 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$ 651,936) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 451 | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 181 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 545 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 72 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 28 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 30 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 127 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 141% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 379 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 138 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Mex$ 1,533) | Mex$ 750 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 103 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 55 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 45 | + 238% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (Mex$ 26,669) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,716) | Mex$ 757 | + 259% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 52 | + 297% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,065 prices entered by 1,133 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 138% more expensive than in Mexico
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