Cost of living comparison
compared to
South Carolina vs. New Caledonia Cost of Living Summary
South Carolina is 0.9% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.6% more in South Carolina
- Groceries
-
pay 24.9% less in South Carolina
- Transportation
-
pay 20.6% less in South Carolina
- Housing
-
pay 44.5% more in South Carolina
- Childcare
-
pay 69.2% more in South Carolina
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 33.3% less in South Carolina
- Clothing
-
pay 42.9% less in South Carolina
The cost of childcare, housing, and restaurants in South Carolina are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and transportation are lower in South Carolina.
South Carolina vs. New Caledonia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in South Carolina instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 14.6% more for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.58
CFPF1,995
|
$19.17
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.68
CFPF1,496
|
$11.16
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.57
CFPF262
|
$2.65
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.17
CFPF120
|
$2.13
|
|
New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of restaurants
pay 24.9% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.90
CFPF295
|
$3.44
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$15.50
CFPF1,579
|
$5.99
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.63
CFPF472
|
$3.54
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.47
CFPF659
|
$4.18
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.32
CFPF1,154
|
$5.64
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.92
CFPF196
|
$2.64
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.39
CFPF345
|
$0.76
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.00
CFPF305
|
$2.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.77
CFPF385
|
$2.31
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.83
CFPF186
|
$1.63
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.63
CFPF166
|
$1.38
|
|
New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of groceries
pay 20.6% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.29
CFPF641
|
$2.88
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$87.11
CFPF8,876
|
$46.17
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,076.13
CFPF3,166,433
|
$33,190.90
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.59
CFPF1,487
|
$16.34
|
|
New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of transportation
pay 44.5% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.39
CFPF5,236
|
$66.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$856.43
CFPF87,264
|
$1,589.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$783.02
CFPF79,784
|
$1,366.92
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$159.67
CFPF16,270
|
$141.20
|
|
New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of housing
pay 69.2% more for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$796.07
CFPF81,114
|
$1,346.85
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$19,168.15
|
|
New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of childcare
pay 33.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.52
CFPF1,072
|
$5.29
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.91
CFPF501
|
$5.17
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$20.36
CFPF2,074
|
$7.67
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.17
CFPF6,233
|
$32.75
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.68
CFPF1,496
|
$12.71
|
|
New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 42.9% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
South Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$115.01
CFPF11,718
|
$50.06
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$61.99
CFPF6,316
|
$35.86
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$103.99
CFPF10,596
|
$84.43
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$244.69
CFPF24,933
|
$112.81
|
|
New Caledonia vs. South Carolina - Cost of clothing
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