Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. Chicago Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 4.2% more expensive than Chicago.
- Restaurants
-
pay 11.2% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 67.3% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 17.4% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 31.8% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 61.2% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 5.1% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 43.9% more in New Caledonia
The cost of groceries, clothing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Chicago. Expenses including childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. Chicago Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Chicago, you would:
pay 11.2% less for restaurants
|
Chicago
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.50
|
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
|
$2.57
CFPF263
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.33
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
Chicago vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 67.3% more for groceries
|
Chicago
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.01
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.05
|
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.30
|
$4.63
CFPF475
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.02
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.55
|
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.31
|
$1.92
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.79
|
$3.39
CFPF347
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.85
|
$3.00
CFPF307
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.09
|
$3.77
CFPF387
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
|
$1.83
CFPF187
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.63
CFPF167
|
|
Chicago vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 17.4% more for transportation
|
Chicago
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.81
|
$6.29
CFPF645
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$75.00
|
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,691.85
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.43
|
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
|
Chicago vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 31.8% less for housing
|
Chicago
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.83
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,418.00
|
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,692.50
|
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$141.41
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
|
Chicago vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 61.2% less for childcare
|
Chicago
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,050.00
|
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$39,114.29
|
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Chicago vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 5.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Chicago
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.00
|
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.53
|
$4.91
CFPF504
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.00
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$71.80
|
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$18.00
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
Chicago vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 43.9% more for clothing
|
Chicago
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.24
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.62
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.48
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$146.50
|
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
|
Chicago vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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