Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. Miami Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 10.1% more expensive than Miami.
- Restaurants
-
pay 26.9% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 68.8% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 11.2% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 28.1% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 47.1% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 23.5% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 69.5% more in New Caledonia
The cost of clothing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Miami. Expenses including childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. Miami Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Miami, you would:
pay 26.9% less for restaurants
|
Miami
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$30.00
|
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.00
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.45
|
$2.57
CFPF263
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.97
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
Miami vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 68.8% more for groceries
|
Miami
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.95
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.71
|
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.73
|
$4.63
CFPF475
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.18
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.65
|
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.28
|
$1.92
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$3.39
CFPF347
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.67
|
$3.00
CFPF307
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$3.77
CFPF387
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.14
|
$1.83
CFPF187
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
|
$1.63
CFPF167
|
|
Miami vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 11.2% more for transportation
|
Miami
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.29
|
$6.29
CFPF645
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$103.75
|
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,105.50
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.38
|
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
|
Miami vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 28.1% less for housing
|
Miami
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$64.02
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,961.90
|
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,080.77
|
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$113.50
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
|
Miami vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 47.1% less for childcare
|
Miami
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,504.55
|
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$25,375.00
|
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Miami vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 23.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Miami
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.53
|
$4.91
CFPF504
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.27
|
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.00
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
Miami vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 69.5% more for clothing
|
Miami
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.30
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$56.79
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.62
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$109.71
|
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
|
Miami vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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