Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 413% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 413% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (₨10,141) | ₨750 | + 1251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (₨3,042) | ₨1,088 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (₨2,351) | ₨528 | + 345% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (₨279) | ₨214 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (₨2,576) | ₨321 | + 703% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨2,535) | ₨149 | + 1598% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (₨3,316) | ₨1,081 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (₨1,014) | ₨322 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (₨761) | ₨90 | + 748% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (₨2,127) | ₨630 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (₨7,606) | ₨2,715 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (₨887) | ₨250 | + 254% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (₨328) | ₨149 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (₨429,041) | ₨133,165 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (₨354,952) | ₨69,809 | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (₨50,707) | ₨28,403 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (₨240,860) | ₨81,992 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (₨202,830) | ₨49,088 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨38,031) | ₨20,612 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (₨12,677) | ₨2,458 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (₨76,061) | ₨66,138 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (₨25,354) | ₨30,635 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨1,268) | ₨1,207 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨5,071) | ₨1,815 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 300% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 300% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (₨30,424) | ₨3,728 | + 716% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (₨38,031) | ₨9,758 | + 290% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (₨38,031) | ₨16,028 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (₨38,031) | ₨12,018 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 223% 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 (₨9,127,339) | ₨3,758,550 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (₨415) | ₨285 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (₨20,714) | ₨3,201 | + 547% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨266 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨697 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (₨11,245) | ₨3,731 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (₨3,524) | ₨812 | + 334% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (₨1,838) | ₨616 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (₨1,268) | ₨585 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (₨634) | ₨350 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (₨342) | ₨252 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (₨6,338) | ₨691 | + 817% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| New Caledonia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (₨5,071) | ₨3,554 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (₨4,281) | ₨1,839 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨11,409) | ₨6,844 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (₨12,677) | ₨7,013 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (₨5,071) | ₨2,877 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (₨2,028) | ₨562 | + 261% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (₨1,268) | ₨877 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (₨373,374) | ₨70,829 | + 427% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨127) | ₨255 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (₨12,677) | ₨4,254 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (₨5,015) | ₨495 | + 913% | |
| TOTAL | + 177% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,082 prices entered by 305 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan
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