Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 422% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 422% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (59,704 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 863% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (17,911 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 321% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (13,841 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 336% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (1,642 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (15,163 ₦) | 2,530 ₦ | + 499% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (14,926 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 898% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (19,522 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (5,970 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (4,478 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (12,519 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 1107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (44,778 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 367% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (5,224 ₦) | 1,387 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (1,929 ₦) | 1,179 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (2,525,808 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (2,089,640 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (298,520 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (1,417,970 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (1,194,080 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (223,890 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (74,630 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (447,780 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (149,260 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (7,463 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (29,852 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 900% | |
| Clothes | + 908% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 908% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (179,112 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 952% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (223,890 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 1328% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (223,890 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (223,890 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 348% | |
| Transportation | + 234% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 234% 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 (53,733,604 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 975% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (2,445 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (121,945 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (66,198 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (20,747 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (10,821 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 519% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (7,463 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (3,732 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (2,015 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (37,315 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 928% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (29,852 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (25,202 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (67,167 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (74,630 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (29,852 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 557% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (11,941 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (7,463 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 425% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (2,198,092 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 637% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (746 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (74,630 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (29,525 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 1081% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 184 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria
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