Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. French Polynesia Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 19.6% more expensive than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.7% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 48.2% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 8.9% less in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 14.8% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 62.7% more in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 41.2% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 18.2% more in New Caledonia
The cost of childcare, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing in New Caledonia are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including housing, restaurants, and transportation are lower in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. French Polynesia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 9.7% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.45
CFPF1,796
|
$19.58
CFPF2,014
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.03
CFPF1,341
|
$14.68
CFPF1,511
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.80
CFPF288
|
$2.57
CFPF264
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
CFPF272
|
$1.17
CFPF121
|
|
French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 48.2% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.78
CFPF81
|
$2.90
CFPF298
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.05
CFPF1,343
|
$15.50
CFPF1,595
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.30
CFPF648
|
$4.63
CFPF477
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.38
CFPF862
|
$6.47
CFPF666
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.66
CFPF788
|
$11.32
CFPF1,165
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
CFPF244
|
$1.92
CFPF198
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$3.39
CFPF348
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.66
CFPF274
|
$3.00
CFPF308
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.60
CFPF370
|
$3.77
CFPF388
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF140
|
$1.83
CFPF188
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.22
CFPF126
|
$1.63
CFPF168
|
|
French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 8.9% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.87
CFPF604
|
$6.29
CFPF648
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$87.11
CFPF8,964
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,575.51
CFPF2,014,378
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,197,825
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$205.54
CFPF21,151
|
$14.59
CFPF1,502
|
|
French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 14.8% less for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$107.34
CFPF11,045
|
$51.39
CFPF5,288
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,382.49
CFPF142,262
|
$856.43
CFPF88,129
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,076.62
CFPF110,788
|
$783.02
CFPF80,575
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.79
CFPF10,371
|
$159.67
CFPF16,431
|
|
French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 62.7% more for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$489.39
CFPF50,359
|
$796.07
CFPF81,918
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,787.76
CFPF1,007,189
|
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French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 41.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.53
CFPF466
|
$10.52
CFPF1,083
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.37
CFPF450
|
$4.91
CFPF506
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.14
CFPF1,249
|
$20.36
CFPF2,095
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$70.94
CFPF7,299
|
$61.17
CFPF6,295
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.70
CFPF1,410
|
$14.68
CFPF1,511
|
|
French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.2% more for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$105.95
CFPF10,902
|
$115.01
CFPF11,834
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$84.22
CFPF8,667
|
$61.99
CFPF6,379
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$128.36
CFPF13,209
|
$103.99
CFPF10,701
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.57
CFPF11,995
|
$244.69
CFPF25,180
|
|
French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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