Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 364% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 364% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨519 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨742 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (₨3,545) | ₨215 | + 1549% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨119 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (₨4,254) | ₨168 | + 2427% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (₨679) | ₨102 | + 569% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (₨3,545) | ₨658 | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (₨661) | ₨194 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (₨381) | ₨51 | + 642% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,600 Franc (₨2,836) | ₨220 | + 1189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨5,317) | ₨2,141 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (₨903) | ₨170 | + 432% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (₨266) | ₨77 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 145,000 Franc (₨256,985) | ₨65,360 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (₨288,135) | ₨44,450 | + 548% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (₨55,285) | ₨14,918 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (₨230,661) | ₨47,849 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (₨151,237) | ₨35,800 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨26,585) | ₨10,123 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (₨3,545) | ₨2,270 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨53,975 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (₨60,395) | ₨18,356 | + 229% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (₨2,685) | ₨851 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (₨2,127) | ₨797 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (₨17,723) | ₨4,868 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨7,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (₨17,482) | ₨17,357 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (₨30,566) | ₨8,106 | + 277% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 99% 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 (₨6,380,322) | ₨5,697,890 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 134 Franc (₨237) | ₨146 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (₨14,480) | ₨4,073 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (₨7,860) | ₨1,768 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (₨2,464) | ₨1,267 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (₨1,285) | ₨575 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (₨1,459) | ₨371 | + 294% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (₨334) | ₨352 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (₨239) | ₨116 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (₨5,849) | ₨681 | + 759% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (₨10,034) | ₨2,016 | + 398% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,200 Franc (₨3,899) | ₨1,908 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨7,975) | ₨2,708 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (₨15,006) | ₨4,907 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (₨2,658) | ₨1,025 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (₨800) | ₨469 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (₨1,483) | ₨513 | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (₨261,001) | ₨107,118 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨26,585) | ₨4,729 | + 462% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,931 Franc (₨3,422) | ₨237 | + 1343% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 936 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan
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