Cost of living comparison
compared to
Rhode Island vs. New Caledonia Cost of Living Summary
Rhode Island is 20.3% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 11.6% more in Rhode Island
- Groceries
-
pay 34.7% less in Rhode Island
- Transportation
-
pay 13.0% less in Rhode Island
- Housing
-
pay 2.2 times more in Rhode Island
- Childcare
-
pay 2.6 times more in Rhode Island
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 6.5% less in Rhode Island
- Clothing
-
pay 47.3% less in Rhode Island
The cost of childcare, housing, and restaurants in Rhode Island are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including clothing, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in Rhode Island. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island vs. New Caledonia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Rhode Island instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 11.6% more for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Rhode Island
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.64
CFPF2,193
|
$22.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.08
CFPF1,495
|
$13.38
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
CFPF209
|
$2.87
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.25
CFPF133
|
$2.32
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Rhode Island - Cost of restaurants
pay 34.7% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Rhode Island
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.47
CFPF369
|
$3.98
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.86
CFPF1,578
|
$5.94
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.55
CFPF483
|
$3.94
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.20
CFPF659
|
$5.17
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$12.77
CFPF1,356
|
$6.08
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.13
CFPF226
|
$2.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.25
CFPF345
|
$1.06
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.77
CFPF294
|
$2.38
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.62
CFPF384
|
$1.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.50
CFPF265
|
$1.04
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.70
CFPF181
|
$1.29
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Rhode Island - Cost of groceries
pay 13.0% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Rhode Island
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.03
CFPF641
|
$4.02
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$70.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,607.24
CFPF3M
|
$36,541.58
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.82
CFPF1,680
|
$16.37
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Rhode Island - Cost of transportation
pay 2.2 times more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Rhode Island
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.79
CFPF5,182
|
$76.56
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$750.67
CFPF79,728
|
$2,081.88
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$774.13
CFPF82,220
|
$1,759.17
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$153.08
CFPF16,258
|
$211.01
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Rhode Island - Cost of housing
pay 2.6 times more for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Rhode Island
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$750.67
CFPF79,728
|
$1,824.60
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,383.38
CFPF997K
|
$25,666.67
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Rhode Island - Cost of childcare
pay 6.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Rhode Island
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$9.38
CFPF997
|
$6.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.57
CFPF486
|
$5.40
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$19.52
CFPF2,073
|
$13.11
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.26
CFPF5,232
|
$52.75
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.08
CFPF1,495
|
$14.28
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Rhode Island - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 47.3% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Rhode Island
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$109.47
CFPF11,627
|
$47.12
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$65.68
CFPF6,976
|
$27.75
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$98.53
CFPF10,464
|
$92.50
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$250.22
CFPF26,576
|
$113.33
|
|
New Caledonia vs. Rhode Island - Cost of clothing
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