- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 282% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 282% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (₨2,416) | ₨561 | + 330% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (₨1,783) | ₨625 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (₨1,321) | ₨224 | + 490% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (₨178) | ₨107 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (₨627) | ₨122 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨1,321) | ₨81 | + 1526% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (₨1,321) | ₨601 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨1,321) | ₨157 | + 740% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨925) | ₨40 | + 2214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (₨400) | ₨283 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (₨1,982) | ₨2,980 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (₨429) | ₨117 | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (₨264) | ₨57 | + 364% | |
| Housing | + 292% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 292% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (₨278,445) | ₨55,913 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (₨214,768) | ₨35,841 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (₨41,208) | ₨8,271 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (₨171,929) | ₨45,604 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (₨112,728) | ₨29,046 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨19,816) | ₨7,054 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (₨8,567) | ₨2,742 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨41,241 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (₨45,017) | ₨11,212 | + 302% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨3,963) | ₨508 | + 680% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (₨2,290) | ₨1,031 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨19,816) | ₨2,517 | + 687% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,919 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (₨13,064) | ₨6,685 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (₨22,783) | ₨5,433 | + 319% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (₨4,755,724) | ₨2,201,860 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (₨192) | ₨92 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (₨10,341) | ₨2,619 | + 295% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨774 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (₨5,945) | ₨2,396 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (₨859) | ₨458 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨326 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (₨545) | ₨156 | + 250% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (₨594) | ₨111 | + 436% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (₨3,367) | ₨585 | + 475% | |
| Entertainment | + 199% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (₨7,479) | ₨1,463 | + 411% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (₨3,332) | ₨1,197 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨5,945) | ₨3,978 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (₨11,185) | ₨3,261 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (₨1,982) | ₨1,228 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (₨596) | ₨400 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (₨1,105) | ₨548 | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (₨194,543) | ₨57,507 | + 238% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨19,816) | ₨3,895 | + 409% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (₨1,517) | ₨275 | + 452% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,364 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan
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