Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to United States
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 92% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $17 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $9 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc ($17) | $5.08 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.99 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc ($21) | $3.31 | + 529% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 Franc ($3.33) | $4.41 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Franc ($17) | $7 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 373 Franc ($3.24) | $3.92 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 215 Franc ($1.87) | $1.95 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,600 Franc ($14) | $3.35 | + 315% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc ($26) | $16 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 510 Franc ($4.43) | $2.25 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc ($1.30) | $2.49 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 145,000 Franc ($1,259) | $2,528 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 162,576 Franc ($1,412) | $1,959 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc ($271) | $202 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 130,147 Franc ($1,130) | $1,772 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 85,333 Franc ($741) | $1,345 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($130) | $138 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Franc ($17) | $57 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $302 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc ($296) | $136 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,515 Franc ($13) | $12 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,200 Franc ($10) | $26 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,000 Franc ($87) | $51 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,864 Franc ($86) | $92 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc ($150) | $119 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| 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 ($31,264) | $25,234 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 134 Franc ($1.16) | $1.05 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc ($71) | $76 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc ($39) | $125 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc ($12) | $7 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc ($6) | $4.16 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 823 Franc ($7) | $5.52 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 188 Franc ($1.63) | $4.19 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc ($1.17) | $2.05 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,300 Franc ($29) | $25 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc ($49) | $49 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,200 Franc ($19) | $26 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc ($39) | $192 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc ($74) | $83 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc ($13) | $13 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc ($3.92) | $5.17 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc ($1,279) | $495 | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($130) | $54 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,931 Franc ($17) | $9 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,088 prices entered by 2,612 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 5% more expensive than in United States
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