Cost of living comparison

Cayman Islands

compared to

New Caledonia

Noumea vs. George Town Cost of Living Summary

Noumea is 15.3% cheaper than George Town.

Restaurants: pay 30.3% less in Noumea
Groceries: pay 3.9% more in Noumea
Transportation: pay 23.4% more in Noumea
Housing: pay 59.9% less in Noumea
Childcare: pay 55.5% less in Noumea
Entertainment and Sports: pay 9.6% less in Noumea
Clothing: pay 20.6% more in Noumea

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

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Noumea vs. George Town Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Noumea instead of George Town, you would:

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pay 30.3% less for restaurants

	George Town	Noumea
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$29.99 KYD24.96	$19.58 CFPF2,042	-34.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.60 KYD12.98	$14.68 CFPF1,532	-5.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.43 KYD2.86	$2.57 CFPF268	-25.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.64 KYD2.20	$1.17 CFPF123	-55.5%
Average			-30.3%

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pay 3.9% more for groceries

	George Town	Noumea
Bread 1 loaf	$5.68 KYD4.73	$2.90 CFPF302	-49.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.41 KYD4.50	$15.50 CFPF1,617	+186.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$13.11 KYD10.91	$4.63 CFPF483	-64.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$9.02 KYD7.51	$6.47 CFPF675	-28.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.20 KYD5.99	$11.32 CFPF1,181	+57.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.75 KYD3.95	$1.92 CFPF201	-59.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.05 KYD1.71	$3.39 CFPF353	+65.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.53 KYD2.93	$3.00 CFPF313	-15.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.47 KYD2.88	$3.77 CFPF394	+8.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.40 KYD2.00	$1.83 CFPF191	-23.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.51 KYD2.09	$1.63 CFPF170	-35.2%
Average			+3.9%

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pay 23.4% more for transportation

	George Town	Noumea
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.42 KYD5.35	$6.29 CFPF657	-2.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.99 KYD24.96	$87.11 CFPF9,089	+190.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$38,988.23 KYD32,450.13	$31,076.13 CFPF3M	-20.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$57.34 KYD47.73	$14.59 CFPF1,523	-74.6%
Average			+23.4%

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pay 59.9% less for housing

	George Town	Noumea
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$110.49 KYD91.96	$51.39 CFPF5,362	-53.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,927.12 KYD2,436.26	$856.43 CFPF89,358	-70.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$2,409.27 KYD2,005.25	$783.02 CFPF81,699	-67.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$305.51 KYD254.28	$159.67 CFPF16,660	-47.7%
Average			-59.9%

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pay 55.5% less for childcare

	George Town	Noumea
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,786.96 KYD1,487.30	$796.07 CFPF83,061	-55.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$22,296.47 KYD18,557.48	??
Average			-55.5%

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pay 9.6% less for entertainment and sports

	George Town	Noumea
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.00 KYD7.49	$10.52 CFPF1,098	+16.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.80 KYD5.66	$4.91 CFPF513	-27.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.40 KYD11.98	$20.36 CFPF2,124	+41.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$153.57 KYD127.82	$61.17 CFPF6,383	-60.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.99 KYD14.98	$14.68 CFPF1,532	-18.4%
Average			-9.6%

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pay 20.6% more for clothing

	George Town	Noumea
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$74.98 KYD62.40	$115.01 CFPF12,000	+53.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$70.48 KYD58.66	$61.99 CFPF6,468	-12.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$139.96 KYD116.49	$103.99 CFPF10,851	-25.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$146.96 KYD122.31	$244.69 CFPF25,531	+66.5%
Average			+20.6%

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