Cost of living comparison

Bahamas

compared to

New Caledonia

New Caledonia vs. Bahamas Cost of Living Summary

New Caledonia is 23.1% cheaper than Bahamas overall.

Restaurants: pay 32.9% less in New Caledonia
Groceries: pay 3.1% less in New Caledonia
Transportation: pay 8.5% less in New Caledonia
Housing: pay 43.0% less in New Caledonia
Childcare: pay 12.0% less in New Caledonia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 18.9% less in New Caledonia
Clothing: pay 28.1% more in New Caledonia

Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, childcare, transportation, and groceries are lower in New Caledonia.

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New Caledonia vs. Bahamas Cost Breakdown

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pay 32.9% less for restaurants

	Bahamas	New Caledonia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$43.12 BSD43.12	$20.64 CFPF2,193	-52.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.25 BSD12.25	$14.08 CFPF1,495	+14.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.24 BSD3.24	$1.97 CFPF209	-39.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.42 BSD2.42	$1.25 CFPF133	-48.2%
Average			-32.9%

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pay 3.1% less for groceries

	Bahamas	New Caledonia
Bread 1 loaf	$5.61 BSD5.61	$3.47 CFPF369	-38.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.78 BSD6.78	$14.86 CFPF1,578	+119.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.04 BSD12.04	$4.55 CFPF483	-62.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$8.35 BSD8.35	$6.20 CFPF659	-25.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.72 BSD5.72	$12.77 CFPF1,356	+123.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.59 BSD3.59	$2.13 CFPF226	-40.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.74 BSD1.74	$3.25 CFPF345	+86.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.50 BSD3.50	$2.77 CFPF294	-20.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$5.32 BSD5.32	$3.62 CFPF384	-32.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.69 BSD1.69	$2.50 CFPF265	+48.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.80 BSD1.80	$1.70 CFPF181	-5.6%
Average			-3.1%

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pay 8.5% less for transportation

	Bahamas	New Caledonia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.98 BSD5.98	$6.03 CFPF641	+1.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$150.00 BSD150.00	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,500.00 BSD33,500.00	$32,607.24 CFPF3M	-2.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.50 BSD29.50	$15.82 CFPF1,680	-46.4%
Average			-8.5%

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pay 43.0% less for housing

	Bahamas	New Caledonia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$88.38 BSD88.38	$48.79 CFPF5,182	-44.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,241.67 BSD1,241.67	$750.67 CFPF79,728	-39.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,462.00 BSD1,462.00	$774.13 CFPF82,220	-47.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$256.37 BSD256.37	$153.08 CFPF16,258	-40.3%
Average			-43.0%

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pay 12.0% less for childcare

	Bahamas	New Caledonia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$730.07 BSD730.07	$750.67 CFPF79,728	+2.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,468.00 BSD12,468.00	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	-24.7%
Average			-12.0%

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pay 18.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Bahamas	New Caledonia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.88 BSD4.88	$9.38 CFPF997	+92.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.08 BSD6.08	$4.57 CFPF486	-24.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$15.00 BSD15.00	$19.52 CFPF2,073	+30.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$125.83 BSD125.83	$49.26 CFPF5,232	-60.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$19.00 BSD19.00	$14.08 CFPF1,495	-25.9%
Average			-18.9%

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pay 28.1% more for clothing

	Bahamas	New Caledonia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$48.54 BSD48.54	$109.47 CFPF11,627	+125.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$120.00 BSD120.00	$65.68 CFPF6,976	-45.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$111.25 BSD111.25	$98.53 CFPF10,464	-11.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$101.67 BSD101.67	$250.22 CFPF26,576	+146.1%
Average			+28.1%

Bahamas vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing

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