- Cost of Living
- New Caledonia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc ($13) | $8 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc ($10) | $4.53 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc ($1.28) | $0.89 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc ($4.51) | $3.17 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($10) | $4.02 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc ($10) | $6 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc ($10) | $3.34 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc ($7) | $1.60 | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc ($2.88) | $3.44 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc ($3.09) | $1.91 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc ($1.90) | $2.14 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 1% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 210,778 Franc ($2,003) | $2,042 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc ($1,545) | $1,578 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc ($296) | $177 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc ($1,237) | $1,584 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc ($811) | $1,130 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($143) | $121 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc ($62) | $48 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $334 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc ($324) | $119 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($29) | $11 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc ($16) | $22 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc ($143) | $47 | + 202% | |
| 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 ($94) | $85 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc ($164) | $115 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc ($34,211) | $22,351 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc ($1.38) | $0.77 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc ($74) | $85 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 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) | 4,500 Franc ($43) | $111 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.12 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc ($3.92) | $3.47 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc ($4.28) | $1.85 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc ($24) | $21 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is 46% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,662 Franc ($54) | $45 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc ($24) | $25 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc ($43) | $173 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc ($80) | $79 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc ($14) | $12 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc ($4.29) | $4.87 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc ($8) | $5.87 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc ($1,399) | $424 | + 230% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($143) | $54 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,148 Franc ($11) | $8 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,454 prices entered by 13,318 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 20% more expensive than in United States
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