Cost of living comparison
compared to
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia Cost of Living Summary
Central African Republic is 25.7% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 51.6% more in Central African Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 32.6% more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 60.6% more in Central African Republic
- Housing
-
pay 55.9% more in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 72.2% less in Central African Republic
The cost of transportation, housing, restaurants, and groceries in Central African Republic are more expensive than in New Caledonia.
Central African Republic vs. New Caledonia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 51.6% more for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.58
CFPF2,014
|
?? | |
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.68
CFPF1,511
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.57
CFPF264
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.17
CFPF121
|
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 32.6% more for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.90
CFPF298
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$15.50
CFPF1,595
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.63
CFPF477
|
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.47
CFPF666
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.32
CFPF1,165
|
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.92
CFPF198
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.39
CFPF348
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.00
CFPF308
|
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.77
CFPF388
|
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.83
CFPF188
|
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.63
CFPF168
|
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 60.6% more for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.29
CFPF648
|
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$87.11
CFPF8,964
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,076.13
CFPF3,197,825
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.59
CFPF1,502
|
?? | |
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 55.9% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.39
CFPF5,288
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$856.43
CFPF88,129
|
$1,335.44
FCFA755,392
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$783.02
CFPF80,575
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$159.67
CFPF16,431
|
?? | |
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$796.07
CFPF81,918
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? |
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 72.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.52
CFPF1,083
|
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.91
CFPF506
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.36
CFPF2,095
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.17
CFPF6,295
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.68
CFPF1,511
|
?? | |
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$115.01
CFPF11,834
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$61.99
CFPF6,379
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$103.99
CFPF10,701
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$244.69
CFPF25,180
|
?? |
New Caledonia vs. Central African Republic - Cost of clothing
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