Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 41.2% more expensive than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 34.0% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 37.1% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 37.7% less in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 35.9% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 3.8 times more in New Caledonia
The cost of entertainment and sports and groceries in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Expenses including transportation, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 34.0% less for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$19.58
CFPF1,977
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$14.68
CFPF1,483
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.57
CFPF259
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
FCFA988
|
$1.17
CFPF119
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 37.1% more for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.45
FCFA2,471
|
$2.90
CFPF293
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.45
FCFA2,471
|
$15.50
CFPF1,565
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$20.22
FCFA11,224
|
$4.63
CFPF468
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.34
FCFA2,965
|
$6.47
CFPF653
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.04
FCFA2,242
|
$11.32
CFPF1,143
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.92
CFPF194
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.39
CFPF342
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.23
FCFA1,793
|
$3.00
CFPF303
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
FCFA1,345
|
$3.77
CFPF381
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
FCFA1,121
|
$1.83
CFPF185
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.83
FCFA1,569
|
$1.63
CFPF164
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 37.7% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$10.11
FCFA5,612
|
$6.29
CFPF636
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$87.11
CFPF8,796
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,076.13
CFPF3M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$14.59
CFPF1,474
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 35.9% less for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$51.39
CFPF5,189
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,335.44
FCFA741K
|
$856.43
CFPF86,481
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$783.02
CFPF79,068
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$159.67
CFPF16,124
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$796.07
CFPF80,386
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? |
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 3.8 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
FCFA1,977
|
$10.52
CFPF1,062
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$4.91
CFPF496
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.45
FCFA2,471
|
$20.36
CFPF2,056
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$61.17
CFPF6,177
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$14.68
CFPF1,483
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$115.01
CFPF11,613
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$61.99
CFPF6,260
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$103.99
CFPF10,501
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$244.69
CFPF24,709
|
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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