Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 18.7% more expensive than New Orleans.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.9% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 59.0% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 45.9% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 30.7% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 49.1% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 41.5% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 79.3% more in New Caledonia
The cost of clothing, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports in New Caledonia are more expensive than in New Orleans. Expenses including childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. New Orleans Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of New Orleans, you would:
pay 14.9% less for restaurants
|
New Orleans
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$26.00
|
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
|
$2.57
CFPF263
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.10
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
New Orleans vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 59.0% more for groceries
|
New Orleans
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.10
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.67
|
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.27
|
$4.63
CFPF475
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.54
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.97
|
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.31
|
$1.92
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$3.39
CFPF347
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.30
|
$3.00
CFPF307
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.46
|
$3.77
CFPF387
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.91
|
$1.83
CFPF187
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.33
|
$1.63
CFPF167
|
|
New Orleans vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 45.9% more for transportation
|
New Orleans
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.98
|
$6.29
CFPF645
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.00
|
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,884.90
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.43
|
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
|
New Orleans vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 30.7% less for housing
|
New Orleans
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$71.46
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,825.00
|
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,166.67
|
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$174.91
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
|
New Orleans vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 49.1% less for childcare
|
New Orleans
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,563.89
|
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,230.00
|
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New Orleans vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 41.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
New Orleans
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.61
|
$4.91
CFPF504
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.75
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$62.00
|
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.00
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
New Orleans vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 79.3% more for clothing
|
New Orleans
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$55.00
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.00
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.00
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.50
|
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
|
New Orleans vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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