Cost of living comparison
French Polynesia is 3.4% more expensive than New Caledonia.
If you lived in French Polynesia instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 2.2% less for restaurants
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New Caledonia
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.43
CFPF2,063
|
$13.77
CFPF1,542
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.06
CFPF1,238
|
$11.93
CFPF1,336
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.36
CFPF264
|
$2.21
CFPF247
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.94
CFPF105
|
$1.08
CFPF121
|
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pay 4.0% more for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.21
CFPF248
|
$2.37
CFPF265
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.67
CFPF747
|
$5.09
CFPF569
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.09
CFPF458
|
$10.00
CFPF1,119
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.19
CFPF694
|
$4.91
CFPF550
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$8.02
CFPF898
|
$6.06
CFPF678
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.66
CFPF186
|
$1.72
CFPF193
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.06
CFPF343
|
$1.18
CFPF132
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF333
|
$3.33
CFPF373
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.82
CFPF316
|
$2.30
CFPF257
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.51
CFPF170
|
$2.28
CFPF256
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF152
|
$1.03
CFPF115
|
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pay 25.3% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.99
CFPF559
|
$4.88
CFPF547
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$75.27
CFPF8,428
|
$27.64
CFPF3,095
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,747.83
CFPF2,994,768
|
$23,954.82
CFPF2,682,053
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.44
CFPF1,616
|
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pay 36.7% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.67
CFPF5,674
|
$100.73
CFPF11,278
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$792.35
CFPF88,714
|
$1,163.19
CFPF130,234
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$672.58
CFPF75,304
|
$921.34
CFPF103,156
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$161.01
CFPF18,027
|
$103.39
CFPF11,576
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$749.36
CFPF83,900
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$921.34
CFPF103,156
|
pay 20.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.29
CFPF928
|
$6.13
CFPF686
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.21
CFPF583
|
$3.53
CFPF395
|
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.97
CFPF2,012
|
$12.23
CFPF1,369
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.52
CFPF5,545
|
$39.13
CFPF4,382
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.75
CFPF1,315
|
$12.90
CFPF1,444
|
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pay 27.6% more for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
French Polynesia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$96.74
CFPF10,831
|
$121.25
CFPF13,575
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$67.56
CFPF7,565
|
$90.04
CFPF10,082
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.22
CFPF9,542
|
$142.35
CFPF15,937
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.81
CFPF15,989
|
$121.25
CFPF13,575
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