Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to United States
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc ($40) | $21 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc ($12) | $12 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc ($9) | $5.96 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc ($1.09) | $1.10 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc ($10) | $5.70 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($10) | $4.85 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc ($13) | $8 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc ($3.95) | $4.19 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc ($2.96) | $2.25 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc ($8) | $3.95 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc ($30) | $18 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc ($3.46) | $3.01 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc ($1.28) | $3.00 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 169,222 Franc ($1,671) | $3,007 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc ($1,383) | $2,316 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc ($198) | $242 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc ($938) | $2,215 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc ($790) | $1,632 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($148) | $170 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc ($49) | $61 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc ($296) | $252 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc ($99) | $147 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc ($4.94) | $15 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc ($20) | $34 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 124% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc ($119) | $58 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc ($148) | $49 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc ($148) | $106 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc ($148) | $139 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc ($35,555) | $31,214 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc ($1.62) | $0.93 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc ($81) | $86 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc ($44) | $172 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc ($14) | $10 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc ($7) | $5.40 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc ($4.94) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc ($2.47) | $5.20 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc ($1.33) | $2.44 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc ($25) | $32 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc ($20) | $61 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc ($17) | $31 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc ($44) | $248 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc ($49) | $105 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc ($20) | $15 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc ($4.94) | $8 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc ($1,454) | $458 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc ($0.49) | $0.52 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc ($49) | $71 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc ($20) | $11 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,177 prices entered by 1,704 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 7% cheaper than in United States
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