- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (6,375 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (4,707 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (3,486 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (471 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (1,656 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (3,486 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 450% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (3,486 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (3,486 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (2,440 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (1,056 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (5,230 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (1,133 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (697 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (734,844 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (566,795 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (108,752 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (453,737 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (297,501 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (52,295 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (22,610 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 119,290 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (118,804 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (10,459 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 816% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (6,043 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (52,295 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 655% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,004 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (34,476 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (60,127 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (12,550,829 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (508 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (27,290 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (15,689 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (2,266 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (1,439 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (1,569 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (8,885 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 469% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (19,739 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (8,793 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (15,689 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (29,518 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (5,230 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (1,573 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (2,917 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 422% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (513,420 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (52,295 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (4,004 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 769% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria
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