Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,830 Franc ($18) | $15 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc ($6) | $4.27 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Franc ($1.15) | $0.88 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 707 Franc ($7) | $2.88 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc ($3.85) | $4.18 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,390 Franc ($24) | $6 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc ($3.75) | $3.44 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc ($2.16) | $1.76 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 239 Franc ($2.41) | $3.11 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc ($15) | $14 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc ($5.13) | $1.99 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 90 Franc ($0.90) | $2.18 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc ($2,119) | $2,189 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc ($1,635) | $1,581 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc ($314) | $179 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc ($1,309) | $1,543 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc ($858) | $1,142 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($151) | $113 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc ($20) | $52 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $272 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc ($343) | $127 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc ($15) | $11 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc ($12) | $22 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc ($101) | $47 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $42 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc ($99) | $86 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc ($173) | $107 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc ($36,199) | $23,518 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc ($1.46) | $0.66 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc ($82) | $74 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,680 Franc ($47) | $111 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc ($14) | $7 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc ($7) | $3.45 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc ($8) | $4.86 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc ($1.89) | $3.66 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc ($1.36) | $1.81 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc ($33) | $22 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 60% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc ($57) | $47 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc ($25) | $25 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc ($45) | $197 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc ($85) | $78 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc ($15) | $12 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc ($4.54) | $4.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc ($8) | $5.65 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc ($1,481) | $427 | + 247% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($151) | $49 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,921 Franc ($19) | $8 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,111 prices entered by 4,186 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 17% more expensive than in United States
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