- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 215% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 118 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 94 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 66 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 31 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 20 | + 888% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 61 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 37 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 24 | + 472% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 21 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 222 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 25 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 152% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (Mex$ 40,656) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (Mex$ 31,359) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (Mex$ 6,017) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (Mex$ 25,103) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (Mex$ 16,460) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,893) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (Mex$ 1,251) | Mex$ 383 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,103 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (Mex$ 6,573) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 230% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 104 | + 458% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 89 | + 277% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,893) | Mex$ 801 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 660 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (Mex$ 1,907) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (Mex$ 3,327) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 138% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (Mex$ 694,387) | Mex$ 313,694 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (Mex$ 1,510) | Mex$ 466 | + 224% | |
| 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$ 77 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 186 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 547 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 68 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 28 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 29 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 123 | + 300% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 161% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (Mex$ 1,092) | Mex$ 384 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 136 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (Mex$ 1,633) | Mex$ 748 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 102 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 55 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 45 | + 262% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (Mex$ 28,405) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,893) | Mex$ 715 | + 305% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 52 | + 324% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,334 prices entered by 1,198 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 151% more expensive than in Mexico
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