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Cost of living in New Caledonia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Caledonia is 52% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,829 Franc ($17) | $14 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,350 Franc ($13) | $8 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc ($9) | $4.43 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 135 Franc ($1.27) | $0.87 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 475 Franc ($4.46) | $3.19 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($9) | $3.95 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Franc ($9) | $6 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc ($9) | $3.34 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 700 Franc ($7) | $1.59 | + 314% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 303 Franc ($2.85) | $3.62 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 325 Franc ($3.05) | $1.92 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc ($1.88) | $2.15 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| 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 ($1,979) | $2,044 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 162,576 Franc ($1,526) | $1,542 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,194 Franc ($293) | $178 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 130,147 Franc ($1,222) | $1,511 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,333 Franc ($801) | $1,089 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 Franc ($141) | $117 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,485 Franc ($61) | $48 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $322 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,077 Franc ($320) | $120 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($28) | $11 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,733 Franc ($16) | $22 | - 25% | |
| 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 ($141) | $47 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,889 Franc ($93) | $86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,246 Franc ($162) | $113 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in New Caledonia is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,600,000 Franc ($33,802) | $22,229 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 Franc ($1.37) | $0.78 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,828 Franc ($73) | $85 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in New Caledonia is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,500 Franc ($42) | $110 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 650 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.42 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.06 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 413 Franc ($3.88) | $3.47 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450 Franc ($4.23) | $1.83 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,549 Franc ($24) | $20 | + 17% | |
| 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 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,522 Franc ($24) | $25 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,500 Franc ($42) | $171 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,467 Franc ($79) | $78 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Franc ($14) | $12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 451 Franc ($4.24) | $4.92 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 837 Franc ($8) | $5.91 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 147,266 Franc ($1,383) | $419 | + 230% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($141) | $50 | + 183% | |
| 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 79,911 prices entered by 10,880 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in New Caledonia is 20% more expensive than in United States
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