Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Franc (7,007 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (4,594 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (2,297 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Franc (439 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 707 Franc (2,705 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (1,468 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,390 Franc (9,151 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (1,427 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (823 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 239 Franc (917 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (5,743 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (1,952 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 433% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Franc (345 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (807,009 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (622,457 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (119,431 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (498,296 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (326,717 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (57,431 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (7,657 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 116,113 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (130,471 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (5,799 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (4,594 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (38,287 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,243 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (37,767 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (66,032 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (13,783,375 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (558 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (31,281 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,873 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3,886 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,680 Franc (17,918 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (5,322 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (2,776 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (3,152 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (721 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (517 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (12,635 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (21,677 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (9,656 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (17,229 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (32,416 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (5,743 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (1,728 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (3,203 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (563,840 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 108 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (57,431 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,921 Franc (7,355 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 1064% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 659 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria
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