Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. New York Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 11.2% more expensive than New York.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.8% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 56.2% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 11.4% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 27.8% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 55.5% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 20.2% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 76.7% more in New Caledonia
The cost of clothing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation in New Caledonia are more expensive than in New York. Expenses including childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. New York Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of New York, you would:
pay 2.8% less for restaurants
|
New York
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.39
|
$19.58
CFPF1,995
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.80
|
$14.68
CFPF1,496
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.45
|
$2.57
CFPF262
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.86
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
New York vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 56.2% more for groceries
|
New York
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.78
|
$2.90
CFPF295
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.84
|
$15.50
CFPF1,579
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.25
|
$4.63
CFPF472
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.76
|
$6.47
CFPF659
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.49
|
$11.32
CFPF1,154
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.92
CFPF196
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.88
|
$3.39
CFPF345
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$3.00
CFPF305
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.38
|
$3.77
CFPF385
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.43
|
$1.83
CFPF186
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.63
|
$1.63
CFPF166
|
|
New York vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 11.4% more for transportation
|
New York
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.32
|
$6.29
CFPF641
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$95.86
|
$87.11
CFPF8,876
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,821.80
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,166,433
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.88
|
$14.59
CFPF1,487
|
|
New York vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 27.8% less for housing
|
New York
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$65.63
|
$51.39
CFPF5,236
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,876.02
|
$856.43
CFPF87,264
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,567.68
|
$783.02
CFPF79,784
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$139.14
|
$159.67
CFPF16,270
|
|
New York vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 55.5% less for childcare
|
New York
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,788.00
|
$796.07
CFPF81,114
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,966.76
|
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New York vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 20.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
New York
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.28
|
$10.52
CFPF1,072
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.14
|
$4.91
CFPF501
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$14.22
|
$20.36
CFPF2,074
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$63.27
|
$61.17
CFPF6,233
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.99
|
$14.68
CFPF1,496
|
|
New York vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 76.7% more for clothing
|
New York
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.49
|
$115.01
CFPF11,718
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.18
|
$61.99
CFPF6,316
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.00
|
$103.99
CFPF10,596
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$115.57
|
$244.69
CFPF24,933
|
|
New York vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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