- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 272% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 272% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc (руб 1,173) | руб 360 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc (руб 866) | руб 278 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (руб 641) | руб 133 | + 382% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc (руб 87) | руб 65 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc (руб 305) | руб 81 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 641) | руб 138 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc (руб 641) | руб 310 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (руб 641) | руб 93 | + 588% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (руб 449) | руб 35 | + 1183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (руб 194) | руб 60 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (руб 962) | руб 532 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc (руб 208) | руб 96 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (руб 128) | руб 32 | + 301% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 149% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc (руб 135,187) | руб 75,340 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc (руб 104,271) | руб 39,678 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (руб 20,007) | руб 6,137 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc (руб 83,472) | руб 38,444 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc (руб 54,730) | руб 24,360 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 9,621) | руб 3,704 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (руб 4,159) | руб 479 | + 768% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | руб 26,419 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (руб 21,856) | руб 5,951 | + 267% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (руб 1,924) | руб 391 | + 392% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (руб 1,112) | руб 509 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (руб 9,621) | руб 5,499 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,037 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (руб 6,342) | руб 5,637 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (руб 11,061) | руб 7,478 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 131% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (руб 2,308,933) | руб 1,208,140 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (руб 93) | руб 43 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc (руб 5,021) | руб 1,702 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 324 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 508 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (руб 2,886) | руб 1,237 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc (руб 417) | руб 230 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 166 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 211 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (руб 265) | руб 71 | + 273% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (руб 289) | руб 104 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (руб 1,635) | руб 515 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 117% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (руб 3,631) | руб 1,688 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (руб 1,618) | руб 682 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (руб 2,886) | руб 5,430 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (руб 5,430) | руб 3,292 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (руб 962) | руб 379 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (руб 289) | руб 177 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (руб 537) | руб 234 | + 129% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc (руб 94,452) | руб 31,513 | + 200% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.86 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 9,621) | руб 3,232 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (руб 737) | руб 140 | + 427% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,289 prices entered by 839 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 145% more expensive than in Russia
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