Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 208% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 208% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (руб 1,485) | руб 378 | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (руб 713) | руб 255 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (руб 356) | руб 140 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc (руб 71) | руб 66 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc (руб 297) | руб 87 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc (руб 386) | руб 150 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc (руб 445) | руб 320 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc (руб 233) | руб 95 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc (руб 416) | руб 33 | + 1168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc (руб 180) | руб 61 | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,188) | руб 530 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (руб 208) | руб 94 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (руб 119) | руб 32 | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 121% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (руб 125,177) | руб 75,673 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (руб 96,551) | руб 43,484 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (руб 18,525) | руб 6,636 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (руб 77,292) | руб 39,851 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (руб 50,678) | руб 25,004 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 8,908) | руб 4,110 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc (руб 3,851) | руб 417 | + 824% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,777 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (руб 20,238) | руб 5,517 | + 267% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (руб 1,782) | руб 430 | + 314% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc (руб 1,029) | руб 724 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (руб 8,908) | руб 5,782 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,833 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc (руб 5,873) | руб 5,928 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (руб 10,242) | руб 6,846 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (руб 2,137,972) | руб 1,412,860 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (руб 87) | руб 45 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (руб 4,852) | руб 1,919 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc (руб 2,672) | руб 1,351 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc (руб 386) | руб 238 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 155 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc (руб 245) | руб 69 | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc (руб 267) | руб 96 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc (руб 1,514) | руб 603 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (руб 3,362) | руб 1,797 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (руб 1,498) | руб 617 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (руб 2,672) | руб 6,547 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (руб 5,028) | руб 3,282 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (руб 891) | руб 431 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (руб 268) | руб 215 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (руб 497) | руб 241 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (руб 87,458) | руб 30,129 | + 190% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 8,908) | руб 3,340 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc (руб 682) | руб 150 | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,226 prices entered by 464 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 115% more expensive than in Russia
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