Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 2,153 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 2,817 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (7,312 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,015 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (8,774 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 986% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (1,401 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (7,312 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (1,363 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (786 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,600 Franc (5,849 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 1494% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (10,968 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (1,864 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (548 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 145,000 Franc (530,096 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (594,351 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (114,039 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (475,796 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (311,964 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (54,838 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 617% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (7,312 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 105,832 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (124,580 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (5,538 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (4,387 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (36,558 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (36,061 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (63,050 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 149% 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 (13,161,004 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 134 Franc (490 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (29,868 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (16,214 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (5,082 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (2,650 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (3,010 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (688 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (494 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (12,064 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 640% | |
| Entertainment | + 175% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| New Caledonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (20,698 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,200 Franc (8,043 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (16,451 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (30,953 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (5,484 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 465% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (1,650 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (3,059 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 428% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (538,380 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (54,838 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,931 Franc (7,060 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 1236% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria
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