Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Orleans vs. New Caledonia Cost of Living Summary
New Orleans is 11.0% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 27.2% more in New Orleans
- Groceries
-
pay 19.1% less in New Orleans
- Transportation
-
pay 19.1% less in New Orleans
- Housing
-
pay 52.7% more in New Orleans
- Childcare
-
pay 96.5% more in New Orleans
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 19.2% less in New Orleans
- Clothing
-
pay 42.1% less in New Orleans
The cost of childcare, housing, and restaurants in New Orleans are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and transportation are lower in New Orleans. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in New Orleans.
New Orleans vs. New Caledonia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Orleans instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 27.2% more for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
$26.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.57
CFPF263
|
$2.96
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.17
CFPF120
|
$2.10
|
|
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans - Cost of restaurants
pay 19.1% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
$4.10
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
$7.67
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.63
CFPF475
|
$5.27
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
$4.54
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
$4.97
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.92
CFPF197
|
$2.31
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.39
CFPF347
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.00
CFPF307
|
$2.30
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.77
CFPF387
|
$2.46
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.83
CFPF187
|
$1.91
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.63
CFPF167
|
$1.33
|
|
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans - Cost of groceries
pay 19.1% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.29
CFPF645
|
$2.98
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
$45.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
$36,884.90
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
$15.43
|
|
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans - Cost of transportation
pay 52.7% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
$71.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
$1,825.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
$1,166.67
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
$174.91
|
|
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans - Cost of housing
pay 96.5% more for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
$1,563.89
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$10,230.00
|
|
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans - Cost of childcare
pay 19.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.91
CFPF504
|
$5.61
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
$8.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
$62.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
$13.00
|
|
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 42.1% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
$43.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
$71.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
$112.50
|
|
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans - Cost of clothing
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