Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 220% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Franc (руб 1,384) | руб 406 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (руб 908) | руб 283 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc (руб 454) | руб 144 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Franc (руб 87) | руб 65 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 707 Franc (руб 534) | руб 88 | + 506% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc (руб 290) | руб 130 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,390 Franc (руб 1,808) | руб 333 | + 444% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc (руб 282) | руб 107 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc (руб 163) | руб 34 | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 239 Franc (руб 181) | руб 66 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (руб 1,135) | руб 593 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc (руб 386) | руб 110 | + 252% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Franc (руб 68) | руб 29 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 166% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc (руб 159,428) | руб 68,217 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc (руб 122,969) | руб 38,434 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc (руб 23,594) | руб 5,700 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc (руб 98,440) | руб 32,389 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc (руб 64,544) | руб 23,273 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 11,346) | руб 3,730 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,513) | руб 439 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,196 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc (руб 25,775) | руб 6,604 | + 290% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc (руб 1,146) | руб 413 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc (руб 908) | руб 811 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc (руб 7,564) | руб 4,784 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,535 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc (руб 7,461) | руб 5,645 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc (руб 13,045) | руб 6,989 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 175% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc (руб 2,722,957) | руб 1,246,400 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc (руб 110) | руб 47 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (руб 6,180) | руб 1,609 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 117% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 451 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,680 Franc (руб 3,540) | руб 1,290 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (руб 1,051) | руб 307 | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (руб 548) | руб 183 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc (руб 623) | руб 213 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc (руб 142) | руб 81 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (руб 102) | руб 100 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc (руб 2,496) | руб 559 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 159% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc (руб 4,282) | руб 1,443 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc (руб 1,908) | руб 580 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (руб 3,404) | руб 5,605 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc (руб 6,404) | руб 3,345 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc (руб 1,135) | руб 385 | + 195% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc (руб 341) | руб 166 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc (руб 633) | руб 220 | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (руб 111,389) | руб 35,616 | + 213% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 11,346) | руб 3,599 | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,921 Franc (руб 1,453) | руб 160 | + 810% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,514 prices entered by 753 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 164% more expensive than in Russia
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