Cost of living comparison

New Caledonia

compared to

South Carolina, USA

South Carolina vs. New Caledonia Cost of Living Summary

South Carolina is 2.8% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.

Restaurants: pay 4.4% less in South Carolina
Groceries: pay 31.4% less in South Carolina
Transportation: pay 22.1% less in South Carolina
Housing: pay 64.6% more in South Carolina
Childcare: pay 87.1% more in South Carolina
Entertainment and Sports: pay 22.1% less in South Carolina
Clothing: pay 44.0% less in South Carolina

The cost of childcare and housing in South Carolina are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including clothing, groceries, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in South Carolina. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in South Carolina.

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South Carolina vs. New Caledonia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in South Carolina instead of New Caledonia, you would:

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pay 4.4% less for restaurants

	New Caledonia	South Carolina
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$20.64 CFPF2,210	$18.26	-11.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$14.08 CFPF1,507	$11.29	-19.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.97 CFPF211	$2.75	+39.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.25 CFPF134	$2.14	+71.4%
Average			-4.4%

New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of restaurants

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pay 31.4% less for groceries

	New Caledonia	South Carolina
Bread 1 loaf	$3.47 CFPF372	$3.57	+2.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$14.86 CFPF1,591	$6.52	-56.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.55 CFPF487	$3.54	-22.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.20 CFPF664	$4.26	-31.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$12.77 CFPF1,367	$6.42	-49.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.13 CFPF228	$2.66	+24.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$3.25 CFPF347	$0.75	-76.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.77 CFPF296	$2.55	-7.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.62 CFPF387	$2.58	-28.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.50 CFPF267	$1.70	-31.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.70 CFPF182	$1.72	+0.9%
Average			-31.4%

New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of groceries

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pay 22.1% less for transportation

	New Caledonia	South Carolina
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.03 CFPF646	$3.43	-43.2%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$57.12
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$32,607.24 CFPF3M	$33,498.60	+2.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.82 CFPF1,694	$16.31	+3.1%
Average			-22.1%

New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of transportation

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pay 64.6% more for housing

	New Caledonia	South Carolina
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$48.79 CFPF5,224	$69.68	+42.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$750.67 CFPF80,366	$1,550.07	+106.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$774.13 CFPF82,877	$1,238.74	+60.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$153.08 CFPF16,388	$155.49	+1.6%
Average			+64.6%

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pay 87.1% more for childcare

	New Caledonia	South Carolina
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$750.67 CFPF80,366	$1,378.67	+83.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,383.38 CFPF1M	$17,884.58	+90.6%
Average			+87.1%

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pay 22.1% less for entertainment and sports

	New Caledonia	South Carolina
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.38 CFPF1,005	$5.65	-39.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.57 CFPF490	$5.60	+22.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$19.52 CFPF2,090	$8.89	-54.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$49.26 CFPF5,274	$34.64	-29.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$14.08 CFPF1,507	$12.90	-8.3%
Average			-22.1%

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pay 44.0% less for clothing

	New Caledonia	South Carolina
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$109.47 CFPF11,720	$49.47	-54.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$65.68 CFPF7,032	$37.12	-43.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$98.53 CFPF10,548	$89.72	-8.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$250.22 CFPF26,789	$105.99	-57.6%
Average			-44.0%

New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of clothing

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