Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 51.9% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Groceries
-
pay 43.1% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 35.7% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 21.8% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 2.1 times more in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 87.5% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 54.4% more in New Caledonia
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, groceries, and transportation in New Caledonia are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, childcare and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. British Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.57
CFPF263
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
British Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 43.1% more for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$4.63
CFPF475
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.92
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$3.39
CFPF347
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$3.00
CFPF307
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$3.77
CFPF387
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.83
CFPF187
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.63
CFPF167
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 35.7% more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$6.29
CFPF645
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 21.8% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
?? | |
British Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 87.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$4.91
CFPF504
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 54.4% more for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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