Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 186% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (8,941 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 381% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (4,292 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (2,146 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc (429 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (1,788 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc (2,325 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc (2,682 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc (1,404 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (2,504 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (1,084 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (7,153 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (1,252 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (715 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (753,833 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (581,442 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (111,562 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (465,462 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (305,189 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (53,646 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 396% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (23,194 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 62,156 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (121,874 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (10,729 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 974% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (6,199 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 520% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (53,646 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 963% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,356 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (35,367 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (61,681 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (12,875,158 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 454% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (521 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (29,219 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 748 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,995 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (16,094 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc (2,325 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 764 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 930 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (1,476 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 375% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (1,609 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (9,115 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 186% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (20,249 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (9,020 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (16,094 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (30,280 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (5,365 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (1,614 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (2,992 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 718% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (526,687 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 646% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (53,646 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (4,107 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 804% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,040 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria
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