Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to United States
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 49% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Franc ($36) | $19 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,200 Franc ($11) | $10 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 927 Franc ($8) | $5.78 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 110 Franc ($0.98) | $1.08 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,016 Franc ($9) | $4.95 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($9) | $4.70 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,308 Franc ($12) | $7 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Franc ($3.58) | $4.66 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc ($2.68) | $2.49 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 839 Franc ($7) | $3.12 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,000 Franc ($27) | $16 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 350 Franc ($3.13) | $2.77 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 Franc ($1.16) | $2.98 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in New Caledonia is 44% 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 ($1,513) | $2,823 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 140,000 Franc ($1,252) | $2,138 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc ($179) | $220 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,000 Franc ($849) | $1,886 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc ($715) | $1,441 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($134) | $146 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Franc ($45) | $64 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 Franc ($268) | $295 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc ($89) | $133 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Franc ($4.47) | $14 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc ($18) | $31 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in New Caledonia is 137% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,000 Franc ($107) | $54 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Franc ($134) | $45 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc ($134) | $93 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 Franc ($134) | $119 | + 13% | |
| 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 ($32,186) | $27,910 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Franc ($1.46) | $1.05 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,170 Franc ($73) | $79 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,435 Franc ($40) | $140 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,390 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 725 Franc ($6) | $4.80 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Franc ($4.47) | $6 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 250 Franc ($2.24) | $4.72 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Franc ($1.21) | $2.25 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc ($22) | $27 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in New Caledonia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| New Caledonia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Franc ($18) | $55 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,688 Franc ($15) | $28 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc ($40) | $195 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,000 Franc ($45) | $89 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Franc ($18) | $14 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Franc ($7) | $5.21 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc ($4.47) | $6 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 147,266 Franc ($1,317) | $554 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc ($0.45) | $0.21 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 Franc ($45) | $54 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,978 Franc ($18) | $10 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,803 prices entered by 2,797 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is about the same as in United States
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