Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to Russia
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| Food | + 279% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 279% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc (руб 2,892) | руб 496 | + 483% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc (руб 868) | руб 370 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc (руб 671) | руб 195 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc (руб 80) | руб 85 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc (руб 735) | руб 119 | + 517% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 723) | руб 197 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc (руб 946) | руб 431 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc (руб 289) | руб 111 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (руб 217) | руб 50 | + 330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc (руб 606) | руб 78 | + 673% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc (руб 2,169) | руб 726 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc (руб 253) | руб 148 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc (руб 93) | руб 45 | + 107% | |
| 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 122,360) | руб 92,638 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc (руб 101,231) | руб 56,538 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (руб 14,462) | руб 9,374 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc (руб 68,692) | руб 45,680 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (руб 57,846) | руб 28,184 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc (руб 10,846) | руб 6,168 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc (руб 3,615) | руб 491 | + 637% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc (руб 21,692) | руб 25,097 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (руб 7,231) | руб 10,146 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc (руб 362) | руб 626 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,446) | руб 1,061 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 129% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc (руб 8,677) | руб 5,476 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc (руб 10,846) | руб 3,659 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (руб 10,846) | руб 7,691 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc (руб 10,846) | руб 8,501 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 93% 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 2,603,072) | руб 2,157,330 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc (руб 118) | руб 51 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc (руб 5,908) | руб 2,318 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 49% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 511 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc (руб 3,207) | руб 1,858 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc (руб 1,005) | руб 385 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc (руб 524) | руб 259 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc (руб 362) | руб 285 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc (руб 181) | руб 115 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc (руб 98) | руб 154 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (руб 1,808) | руб 842 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 81% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| New Caledonia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,446) | руб 1,814 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc (руб 1,221) | руб 723 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc (руб 3,254) | руб 7,974 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc (руб 3,615) | руб 3,857 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc (руб 1,446) | руб 461 | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc (руб 578) | руб 217 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (руб 362) | руб 259 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc (руб 106,484) | руб 71,350 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (руб 36) | руб 2.76 | + 1212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc (руб 3,615) | руб 4,408 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc (руб 1,430) | руб 205 | + 599% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,284 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 115% more expensive than in Russia
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