Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 209% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 466 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 308 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,035) | руб 177 | + 486% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 79 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (руб 1,242) | руб 115 | + 982% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (руб 198) | руб 206 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,035) | руб 410 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (руб 193) | руб 115 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (руб 111) | руб 59 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,600 Franc (руб 828) | руб 69 | + 1104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (руб 1,553) | руб 631 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (руб 264) | руб 130 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (руб 78) | руб 36 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 145,000 Franc (руб 75,065) | руб 62,658 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (руб 84,164) | руб 44,642 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (руб 16,149) | руб 8,116 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (руб 67,376) | руб 36,661 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (руб 44,176) | руб 26,502 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 7,765) | руб 4,494 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,035) | руб 525 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 29,351 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (руб 17,641) | руб 8,731 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (руб 784) | руб 490 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (руб 621) | руб 773 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (руб 5,177) | руб 5,378 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,420 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (руб 5,107) | руб 6,726 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (руб 8,928) | руб 7,140 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 62% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (руб 1,863,689) | руб 1,924,830 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 134 Franc (руб 69) | руб 50 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (руб 4,230) | руб 1,664 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 466 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 459 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (руб 2,296) | руб 1,425 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (руб 720) | руб 300 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (руб 375) | руб 210 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (руб 426) | руб 248 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (руб 97) | руб 101 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (руб 70) | руб 123 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (руб 1,708) | руб 662 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 74% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (руб 2,931) | руб 1,583 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,200 Franc (руб 1,139) | руб 572 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (руб 2,330) | руб 3,947 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (руб 4,383) | руб 4,452 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (руб 777) | руб 394 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (руб 234) | руб 190 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (руб 433) | руб 231 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (руб 76,238) | руб 48,530 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 7,765) | руб 2,624 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,931 Franc (руб 1,000) | руб 171 | + 486% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,024 prices entered by 415 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 86% more expensive than in Russia
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