Cost of living comparison

New Caledonia

compared to

French Polynesia

French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia Cost of Living Summary

French Polynesia is 3.8% cheaper than New Caledonia overall.

Restaurants: pay 1.4% less in French Polynesia
Groceries: pay 22.3% less in French Polynesia
Transportation: pay 17.4% less in French Polynesia
Housing: pay 30.2% more in French Polynesia
Childcare: pay 20.9% less in French Polynesia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 11.8% less in French Polynesia
Clothing: pay 33.6% less in French Polynesia

Expenses including clothing, groceries, childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in French Polynesia.

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French Polynesia vs. New Caledonia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in French Polynesia instead of New Caledonia, you would:

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pay 1.4% less for restaurants

	New Caledonia	French Polynesia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$20.64 CFPF2,193	$16.89 CFPF1,794	-18.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$14.08 CFPF1,495	$13.02 CFPF1,383	-7.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.97 CFPF209	$2.39 CFPF254	+21.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.25 CFPF133	$2.90 CFPF308	+132.1%
Average			-1.4%

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pay 22.3% less for groceries

	New Caledonia	French Polynesia
Bread 1 loaf	$3.47 CFPF369	$3.21 CFPF341	-7.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$14.86 CFPF1,578	$13.92 CFPF1,478	-6.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.55 CFPF483	$5.14 CFPF546	+13.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.20 CFPF659	$6.87 CFPF729	+10.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$12.77 CFPF1,356	$6.65 CFPF706	-47.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.13 CFPF226	$2.39 CFPF254	+12.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$3.25 CFPF345	$1.30 CFPF138	-59.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.77 CFPF294	$2.68 CFPF285	-3.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.62 CFPF384	$3.53 CFPF375	-2.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.50 CFPF265	$1.11 CFPF117	-55.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.70 CFPF181	$1.00 CFPF106	-41.2%
Average			-22.3%

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pay 17.4% less for transportation

	New Caledonia	French Polynesia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.03 CFPF641	$5.53 CFPF587	-8.4%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$14.08 CFPF1,495
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$32,607.24 CFPF3M	$18,297.59 CFPF2M	-43.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.82 CFPF1,680	$28.90 CFPF3,070	+82.7%
Average			-17.4%

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pay 30.2% more for housing

	New Caledonia	French Polynesia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$48.79 CFPF5,182	$72.32 CFPF7,681	+48.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$750.67 CFPF79,728	$1,184.65 CFPF126K	+57.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$774.13 CFPF82,220	$938.34 CFPF99,660	+21.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$153.08 CFPF16,258	$138.13 CFPF14,671	-9.8%
Average			+30.2%

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pay 20.9% less for childcare

	New Caledonia	French Polynesia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$750.67 CFPF79,728	$469.17 CFPF49,830	-37.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	$9,383.38 CFPF997K
Average			-20.9%

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pay 11.8% less for entertainment and sports

	New Caledonia	French Polynesia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.38 CFPF997	$4.93 CFPF523	-47.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.57 CFPF486	$4.18 CFPF444	-8.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$19.52 CFPF2,073	$12.86 CFPF1,365	-34.1%
Monthly membership at local gym	$49.26 CFPF5,232	$68.01 CFPF7,223	+38.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$14.08 CFPF1,495	$13.14 CFPF1,395	-6.7%
Average			-11.8%

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pay 33.6% less for clothing

	New Caledonia	French Polynesia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$109.47 CFPF11,627	$68.78 CFPF7,305	-37.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$65.68 CFPF6,976	$71.91 CFPF7,637	+9.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$98.53 CFPF10,464	$78.16 CFPF8,302	-20.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$250.22 CFPF26,576	$89.14 CFPF9,468	-64.4%
Average			-33.6%

New Caledonia vs. French Polynesia - Cost of clothing

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