Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc ($23) | $15 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc ($11) | $8 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Franc ($5.60) | $4.33 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Franc ($1.12) | $0.88 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 500 Franc ($4.67) | $2.97 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Franc ($6) | $4.01 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 Franc ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 393 Franc ($3.66) | $3.36 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc ($7) | $1.77 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc ($2.83) | $3.15 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc ($19) | $14 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc ($3.27) | $1.94 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc ($1.87) | $2.04 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 210,778 Franc ($1,967) | $2,269 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc ($1,517) | $1,629 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc ($291) | $177 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc ($1,215) | $1,625 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc ($796) | $1,155 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($140) | $109 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc ($61) | $47 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $298 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc ($318) | $118 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($28) | $11 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc ($16) | $22 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 43% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc ($140) | $49 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc ($92) | $86 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc ($161) | $112 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc ($33,595) | $22,992 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc ($1.36) | $0.75 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc ($76) | $81 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc ($42) | $110 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 650 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.55 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.08 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc ($3.85) | $3.57 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc ($4.20) | $1.83 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc ($24) | $21 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 47% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc ($53) | $45 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc ($24) | $24 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc ($42) | $223 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc ($79) | $74 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc ($4.21) | $4.82 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc ($8) | $5.81 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc ($1,374) | $395 | + 248% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($140) | $52 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc ($11) | $8 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 43,051 prices entered by 5,513 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 16% more expensive than in United States
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