Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. Illinois Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 22.6% more expensive than Illinois.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.7% more in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 86.5% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 23.8% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 22.2% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 42.6% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 41.4% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 65.3% more in New Caledonia
The cost of groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and restaurants in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Illinois. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. Illinois Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Illinois, you would:
pay 5.7% more for restaurants
|
Illinois
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.12
|
$19.58
CFPF1,995
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.72
|
$14.68
CFPF1,496
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.52
|
$2.57
CFPF262
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.88
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
Illinois vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 86.5% more for groceries
|
Illinois
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.11
|
$2.90
CFPF295
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.06
|
$15.50
CFPF1,579
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$4.63
CFPF472
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.89
|
$6.47
CFPF659
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.13
|
$11.32
CFPF1,154
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.38
|
$1.92
CFPF196
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
|
$3.39
CFPF345
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$3.00
CFPF305
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.89
|
$3.77
CFPF385
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.05
|
$1.83
CFPF186
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.24
|
$1.63
CFPF166
|
|
Illinois vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 23.8% more for transportation
|
Illinois
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.32
|
$6.29
CFPF641
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$69.58
|
$87.11
CFPF8,876
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,159.60
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,166,433
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.08
|
$14.59
CFPF1,487
|
|
Illinois vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 22.2% less for housing
|
Illinois
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.20
|
$51.39
CFPF5,236
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,332.19
|
$856.43
CFPF87,264
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,112.01
|
$783.02
CFPF79,784
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$151.79
|
$159.67
CFPF16,270
|
|
Illinois vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 42.6% less for childcare
|
Illinois
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,386.42
|
$796.07
CFPF81,114
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$26,426.10
|
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Illinois vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 41.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Illinois
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.38
|
$10.52
CFPF1,072
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.01
|
$4.91
CFPF501
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.78
|
$20.36
CFPF2,074
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.91
|
$61.17
CFPF6,233
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.02
|
$14.68
CFPF1,496
|
|
Illinois vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 65.3% more for clothing
|
Illinois
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$55.71
|
$115.01
CFPF11,718
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.50
|
$61.99
CFPF6,316
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.99
|
$103.99
CFPF10,596
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$122.66
|
$244.69
CFPF24,933
|
|
Illinois vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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