Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Russia
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Food | + 257% | |||
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Food in New Caledonia is 257% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (руб 3,041) | руб 555 | + 448% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (руб 912) | руб 398 | + 129% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (руб 705) | руб 226 | + 212% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (руб 84) | руб 88 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (руб 772) | руб 139 | + 456% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 760) | руб 208 | + 265% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (руб 994) | руб 428 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (руб 304) | руб 131 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (руб 228) | руб 69 | + 232% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (руб 638) | руб 86 | + 639% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (руб 2,281) | руб 695 | + 228% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (руб 266) | руб 189 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (руб 98) | руб 48 | + 105% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in New Caledonia is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc (руб 128,654) | руб 105,099 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (руб 106,438) | руб 58,650 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (руб 15,205) | руб 7,581 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (руб 72,226) | руб 53,709 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (руб 60,822) | руб 33,196 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 11,404) | руб 5,605 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (руб 3,801) | руб 612 | + 521% | |
40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (руб 22,808) | руб 20,501 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (руб 7,603) | руб 7,224 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (руб 380) | руб 548 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,521) | руб 930 | + 64% | |
Clothes | + 121% | |||
Clothes in New Caledonia is 121% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (руб 9,123) | руб 6,816 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (руб 11,404) | руб 3,176 | + 259% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (руб 11,404) | руб 7,907 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (руб 11,404) | руб 6,921 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in New Caledonia is 86% 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 2,736,969) | руб 2,626,260 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (руб 125) | руб 58 | + 115% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (руб 6,211) | руб 2,411 | + 158% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in New Caledonia is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 376 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 486 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (руб 3,372) | руб 2,115 | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (руб 1,057) | руб 358 | + 195% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (руб 551) | руб 217 | + 154% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (руб 380) | руб 161 | + 136% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (руб 190) | руб 124 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (руб 103) | руб 140 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (руб 1,901) | руб 567 | + 235% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in New Caledonia is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,521) | руб 1,593 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (руб 1,284) | руб 680 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (руб 3,421) | руб 6,005 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (руб 3,801) | руб 3,237 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,521) | руб 473 | + 222% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (руб 608) | руб 177 | + 244% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (руб 380) | руб 236 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (руб 111,962) | руб 50,539 | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (руб 38) | руб 23 | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (руб 3,801) | руб 3,349 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (руб 1,504) | руб 197 | + 665% | |
TOTAL | + 106% |

These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 106% more expensive than in Russia
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