Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. Australia Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 18.9% more expensive than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.7% more in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 96.6% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 9.0% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 8.4% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 46.0% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 20.6% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 56.0% more in New Caledonia
The cost of groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and restaurants in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. Australia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Australia, you would:
pay 4.7% more for restaurants
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.15
A$25.91
|
$19.58
CFPF1,995
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.64
A$14.56
|
$14.68
CFPF1,496
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.63
A$3.98
|
$2.57
CFPF262
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.14
A$3.24
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
Australia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 96.6% more for groceries
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
A$3.61
|
$2.90
CFPF295
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.21
A$6.37
|
$15.50
CFPF1,579
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.84
A$8.83
|
$4.63
CFPF472
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.36
A$6.59
|
$6.47
CFPF659
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.87
A$5.85
|
$11.32
CFPF1,154
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.48
A$2.24
|
$1.92
CFPF196
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.27
A$1.92
|
$3.39
CFPF345
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.32
A$1.99
|
$3.00
CFPF305
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.93
A$2.91
|
$3.77
CFPF385
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
A$1.66
|
$1.83
CFPF186
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.97
A$1.47
|
$1.63
CFPF166
|
|
Australia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 9.0% more for transportation
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.48
A$6.76
|
$6.29
CFPF641
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$86.18
A$130.21
|
$87.11
CFPF8,876
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,666.22
A$41,804.63
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,166,433
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.83
A$26.95
|
$14.59
CFPF1,487
|
|
Australia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 8.4% less for housing
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.93
A$83.01
|
$51.39
CFPF5,236
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,188.50
A$1,795.87
|
$856.43
CFPF87,264
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$962.42
A$1,454.25
|
$783.02
CFPF79,784
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$133.71
A$202.04
|
$159.67
CFPF16,270
|
|
Australia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 46.0% less for childcare
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,475.00
A$2,228.77
|
$796.07
CFPF81,114
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,848.50
A$20,925.56
|
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Australia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 20.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.47
A$9.78
|
$10.52
CFPF1,072
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.56
A$5.38
|
$4.91
CFPF501
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.78
A$43.49
|
$20.36
CFPF2,074
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.13
A$77.26
|
$61.17
CFPF6,233
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.10
A$19.80
|
$14.68
CFPF1,496
|
|
Australia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 56.0% more for clothing
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$69.65
A$105.24
|
$115.01
CFPF11,718
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.53
A$73.34
|
$61.99
CFPF6,316
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.22
A$149.92
|
$103.99
CFPF10,596
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$107.98
A$163.16
|
$244.69
CFPF24,933
|
|
Australia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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