Cost of living comparison

Denmark

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New Caledonia

Noumea vs. Copenhagen Cost of Living Summary

Noumea is 0.6% cheaper than Copenhagen.

Restaurants: pay 37.0% less in Noumea
Groceries: pay 42.6% more in Noumea
Transportation: pay 35.2% less in Noumea
Housing: pay 18.2% less in Noumea
Childcare: pay 30.0% more in Noumea
Entertainment and Sports: pay 12.8% more in Noumea
Clothing: pay 0.6% more in Noumea

The cost of groceries, childcare, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Noumea are more expensive than in Copenhagen. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, and housing are lower in Noumea.

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Noumea vs. Copenhagen Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Noumea instead of Copenhagen, you would:

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pay 37.0% less for restaurants

	Copenhagen	Noumea
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$28.17 DKK184.46	$19.58 CFPF2,046	-30.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.65 DKK102.48	$14.68 CFPF1,535	-6.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$4.62 DKK30.25	$2.57 CFPF269	-44.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$3.55 DKK23.27	$1.17 CFPF123	-66.9%
Average			-37.0%

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pay 42.6% more for groceries

	Copenhagen	Noumea
Bread 1 loaf	$4.89 DKK32.00	$2.90 CFPF303	-40.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.87 DKK51.54	$15.50 CFPF1,620	+96.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.66 DKK56.73	$4.63 CFPF484	-46.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.63 DKK36.89	$6.47 CFPF676	+14.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.77 DKK37.80	$11.32 CFPF1,183	+96.1%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.67 DKK10.94	$1.92 CFPF201	+15.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.57 DKK10.31	$3.39 CFPF354	+114.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.74 DKK11.42	$3.00 CFPF313	+71.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.78 DKK18.19	$3.77 CFPF394	+35.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.22 DKK8.00	$1.83 CFPF191	+49.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.02 DKK6.65	$1.63 CFPF170	+60.3%
Average			+42.6%

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pay 35.2% less for transportation

	Copenhagen	Noumea
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$8.55 DKK55.98	$6.29 CFPF658	-26.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$125.18 DKK819.83	$87.11 CFPF9,106	-30.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$50,855.90 DKK333K	$31,076.13 CFPF3M	-38.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$26.52 DKK173.70	$14.59 CFPF1,526	-45.0%
Average			-35.2%

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pay 18.2% less for housing

	Copenhagen	Noumea
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$42.75 DKK279.98	$51.39 CFPF5,372	+20.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,049.88 DKK13,424.64	$856.43 CFPF89,527	-58.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,435.45 DKK9,400.71	$783.02 CFPF81,853	-45.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$144.40 DKK945.69	$159.67 CFPF16,692	+10.6%
Average			-18.2%

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pay 30.0% more for childcare

	Copenhagen	Noumea
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$612.48 DKK4,011.13	$796.07 CFPF83,217	+30.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$17,619.61 DKK115K	??
Average			+30.0%

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pay 12.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Copenhagen	Noumea
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.39 DKK61.49	$10.52 CFPF1,100	+12.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.78 DKK44.42	$4.91 CFPF514	-27.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$10.17 DKK66.61	$20.36 CFPF2,128	+100.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$56.25 DKK368.41	$61.17 CFPF6,395	+8.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$20.73 DKK135.78	$14.68 CFPF1,535	-29.2%
Average			+12.8%

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pay 0.6% more for clothing

	Copenhagen	Noumea
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$127.11 DKK832.43	$115.01 CFPF12,022	-9.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$57.77 DKK378.35	$61.99 CFPF6,480	+7.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$136.42 DKK893.42	$103.99 CFPF10,871	-23.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$190.61 DKK1,248.27	$244.69 CFPF25,579	+28.4%
Average			+0.6%

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