Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. Cayman Islands Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 11.8% cheaper than Cayman Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 23.9% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 5.1% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 25.3% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 57.4% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 50.0% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 7.0% less in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 25.1% more in New Caledonia
The cost of transportation, clothing, and groceries in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Cayman Islands. Expenses including housing, childcare, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. Cayman Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Cayman Islands, you would:
pay 23.9% less for restaurants
|
Cayman Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.98
KYD21.65
|
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.39
KYD11.16
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.43
KYD2.86
|
$2.57
CFPF263
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.64
KYD2.20
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
Cayman Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 5.1% more for groceries
|
Cayman Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$5.68
KYD4.73
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.40
KYD4.50
|
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.94
KYD9.95
|
$4.63
CFPF475
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.93
KYD6.61
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.20
KYD6.00
|
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$4.75
KYD3.96
|
$1.92
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.05
KYD1.71
|
$3.39
CFPF347
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.53
KYD2.94
|
$3.00
CFPF307
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.46
KYD2.89
|
$3.77
CFPF387
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.40
KYD2.00
|
$1.83
CFPF187
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.51
KYD2.09
|
$1.63
CFPF167
|
|
Cayman Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 25.3% more for transportation
|
Cayman Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.42
KYD5.35
|
$6.29
CFPF645
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.99
KYD24.99
|
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,985.79
KYD29,989.95
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$55.34
KYD46.12
|
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
|
Cayman Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 57.4% less for housing
|
Cayman Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$110.43
KYD92.03
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,734.92
KYD2,279.23
|
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,947.14
KYD1,622.72
|
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$305.30
KYD254.43
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
|
Cayman Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 50.0% less for childcare
|
Cayman Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,591.04
KYD1,325.95
|
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,294.31
KYD18,579.70
|
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Cayman Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 7.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Cayman Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.40
KYD7.00
|
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.53
KYD5.44
|
$4.91
CFPF504
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.39
KYD12.00
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$147.84
KYD123.20
|
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.99
KYD14.99
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
Cayman Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 25.1% more for clothing
|
Cayman Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$74.97
KYD62.48
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$70.47
KYD58.73
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$127.28
KYD106.08
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$137.95
KYD114.96
|
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
|
Cayman Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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