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Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (6,231 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (4,600 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (3,408 ₦) | 954 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (460 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (1,619 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (3,408 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (3,408 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (3,408 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (2,385 ₦) | 817 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (1,033 ₦) | 290 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (5,112 ₦) | 2,274 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (1,107 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (682 ₦) | 352 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (718,266 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (554,008 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (106,298 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (443,500 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (290,789 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (51,115 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (22,100 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 106,872 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (116,123 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (10,223 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 583% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (5,907 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (51,115 ₦) | 7,326 ₦ | + 598% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,477 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (33,698 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (58,770 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (12,267,679 ₦) | 5,020,720 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (496 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (26,675 ₦) | 11,324 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,038 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,832 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (15,335 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (2,215 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,138 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,261 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (1,406 ₦) | 346 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (1,533 ₦) | 472 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (8,685 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (19,294 ₦) | 4,879 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (8,594 ₦) | 3,142 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (15,335 ₦) | 16,548 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (28,852 ₦) | 15,159 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (5,112 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (1,538 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (2,851 ₦) | 628 ₦ | + 354% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (501,837 ₦) | 150,772 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 91 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (51,115 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (3,913 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 692% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,293 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2019.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria
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