Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 243% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 243% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (₨3,497) | ₨609 | + 474% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (₨1,679) | ₨658 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (₨839) | ₨250 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc (₨168) | ₨111 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (₨699) | ₨122 | + 472% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc (₨909) | ₨116 | + 685% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc (₨1,049) | ₨513 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc (₨549) | ₨182 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (₨979) | ₨47 | + 2003% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (₨424) | ₨366 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (₨2,798) | ₨2,635 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (₨490) | ₨127 | + 285% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (₨280) | ₨56 | + 396% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 308% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (₨294,857) | ₨56,028 | + 426% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (₨227,427) | ₨37,189 | + 512% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (₨43,637) | ₨9,197 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (₨182,062) | ₨50,256 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (₨119,373) | ₨30,769 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (₨20,983) | ₨8,410 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (₨9,072) | ₨2,495 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨40,044 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (₨47,670) | ₨11,962 | + 299% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨4,197) | ₨600 | + 600% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (₨2,425) | ₨797 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (₨20,983) | ₨2,116 | + 891% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,603 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (₨13,834) | ₨6,737 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (₨24,126) | ₨5,639 | + 328% | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (₨5,036,031) | ₨1,997,080 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (₨204) | ₨112 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (₨11,429) | ₨1,909 | + 499% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨401 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (₨6,295) | ₨1,486 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc (₨909) | ₨514 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨309 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (₨577) | ₨189 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (₨630) | ₨133 | + 374% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (₨3,565) | ₨394 | + 806% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (₨7,920) | ₨1,486 | + 433% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (₨3,528) | ₨1,191 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (₨6,295) | ₨3,713 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (₨11,844) | ₨3,615 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (₨2,098) | ₨885 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (₨631) | ₨325 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (₨1,170) | ₨393 | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (₨206,010) | ₨55,804 | + 269% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨20,983) | ₨4,249 | + 394% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (₨1,606) | ₨216 | + 643% | |
| TOTAL | + 232% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,057 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 232% more expensive than in Pakistan
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