Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in New Caledonia is 156% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (16,516 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 536% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (4,955 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (3,829 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (454 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (4,195 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (4,129 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 260% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (5,401 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 312% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (1,652 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (1,239 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (3,463 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 578% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (12,387 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 224% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (1,445 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (534 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 17% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in New Caledonia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (698,724 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (578,065 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (82,581 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (392,259 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (330,323 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (61,936 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (20,645 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (123,871 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (41,290 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (2,065 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (8,258 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 451% | |
Clothes | + 331% | |||
Clothes in New Caledonia is 331% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (49,548 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 486% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (61,936 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 404% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (61,936 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 116% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (61,936 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 110% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in New Caledonia is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (14,864,537 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (676 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (33,734 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | + 51% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in New Caledonia is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (18,313 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (5,739 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 155% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (2,994 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 258% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (2,065 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (1,032 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (557 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (10,323 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 510% | |
Entertainment | + 166% | |||
Entertainment in New Caledonia is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (8,258 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (6,972 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (18,581 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 111% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (20,645 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (8,258 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 155% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (3,303 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 208% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (2,065 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 313% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (608,067 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 343% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (206 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 769% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (20,645 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (8,168 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 1475% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria
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