Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 446% | |||
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Food in New Caledonia is 446% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (₨10,385) | ₨819 | + 1169% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (₨3,116) | ₨997 | + 213% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (₨2,408) | ₨437 | + 451% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (₨286) | ₨188 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (₨2,638) | ₨289 | + 813% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨2,596) | ₨163 | + 1494% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (₨3,396) | ₨1,235 | + 175% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (₨1,039) | ₨295 | + 252% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (₨779) | ₨102 | + 663% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (₨2,178) | ₨506 | + 330% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨7,789) | ₨3,014 | + 158% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (₨909) | ₨277 | + 228% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (₨336) | ₨159 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in New Caledonia is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (₨439,353) | ₨132,295 | + 232% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (₨363,484) | ₨77,291 | + 370% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (₨51,926) | ₨27,707 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (₨246,650) | ₨70,762 | + 249% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (₨207,705) | ₨47,271 | + 339% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨38,945) | ₨25,596 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (₨12,982) | ₨2,222 | + 484% | |
40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (₨77,889) | ₨75,597 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (₨25,963) | ₨30,141 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨1,298) | ₨1,485 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨5,193) | ₨2,381 | + 118% | |
Clothes | + 359% | |||
Clothes in New Caledonia is 359% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (₨31,156) | ₨3,622 | + 760% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (₨38,945) | ₨7,868 | + 395% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (₨38,945) | ₨18,819 | + 107% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (₨38,945) | ₨11,818 | + 230% | |
Transportation | + 214% | |||
Transportation in New Caledonia is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (₨9,346,727) | ₨4,047,290 | + 131% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (₨425) | ₨278 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (₨21,212) | ₨3,518 | + 503% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in New Caledonia is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨495 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨941 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (₨11,515) | ₨3,559 | + 224% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (₨3,609) | ₨851 | + 324% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (₨1,882) | ₨876 | + 115% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨1,298) | ₨1,005 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (₨649) | ₨456 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (₨351) | ₨231 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨6,491) | ₨2,603 | + 149% | |
Entertainment | + 326% | |||
Entertainment in New Caledonia is 326% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (₨5,193) | ₨4,114 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (₨4,384) | ₨2,032 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨11,683) | ₨3,793 | + 208% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (₨12,982) | ₨7,783 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (₨5,193) | ₨1,274 | + 308% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (₨2,077) | ₨621 | + 234% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (₨1,298) | ₨721 | + 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (₨382,349) | ₨61,939 | + 517% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨130) | ₨3.49 | + 3618% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (₨12,982) | ₨3,256 | + 299% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (₨5,136) | ₨488 | + 952% | |
TOTAL | + 270% |

These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 270% more expensive than in Pakistan
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