Cost of living comparison

New Caledonia

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Antigua and Barbuda

Saint John's vs. Noumea Cost of Living Summary

Saint John's is 17.1% cheaper than Noumea.

Restaurants: pay 22.0% less in Saint John's
Groceries: pay 26.8% less in Saint John's
Transportation: pay 1.2% more in Saint John's
Housing: pay 15.6% more in Saint John's
Childcare: pay 78.0% less in Saint John's
Entertainment and Sports: pay 39.2% less in Saint John's
Clothing: pay 41.4% less in Saint John's

The cost of housing and transportation in Saint John's are more expensive than in Noumea. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Saint John's.

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Saint John's vs. Noumea Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Saint John's instead of Noumea, you would:

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pay 22.0% less for restaurants

	Noumea	Saint John's
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$20.64 CFPF2,193	$16.65 EC$45.00	-19.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$14.08 CFPF1,495	$9.25 EC$25.00	-34.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.97 CFPF209	$1.95 EC$5.27	-1.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.25 CFPF133	$1.20 EC$3.25	-3.9%
Average			-22.0%

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pay 26.8% less for groceries

	Noumea	Saint John's
Bread 1 loaf	$3.47 CFPF369	$2.78 EC$7.50	-20.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$14.86 CFPF1,578	$4.26 EC$11.50	-71.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.55 CFPF483	$8.40 EC$22.71	+84.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.20 CFPF659	$6.66 EC$18.00	+7.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$12.77 CFPF1,356	$3.52 EC$9.53	-72.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.13 CFPF226	$2.96 EC$8.00	+39.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$3.25 CFPF345	$1.11 EC$3.00	-65.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.77 CFPF294	$3.70 EC$10.00	+33.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.62 CFPF384	$3.70 EC$10.00	+2.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.50 CFPF265	$1.30 EC$3.50	-48.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.70 CFPF181	$1.30 EC$3.50	-23.9%
Average			-26.8%

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pay 1.2% more for transportation

	Noumea	Saint John's
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.03 CFPF641	$6.11 EC$16.50	+1.2%
Monthly public transit pass	??	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$32,607.24 CFPF3M	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.82 CFPF1,680	??
Average			+1.2%

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pay 15.6% more for housing

	Noumea	Saint John's
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$48.79 CFPF5,182	$81.40 EC$220.00	+66.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$750.67 CFPF79,728	$1,048.39 EC$2,833.33	+39.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$774.13 CFPF82,220	$678.37 EC$1,833.33	-12.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$153.08 CFPF16,258	$198.07 EC$535.29	+29.4%
Average			+15.6%

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pay 78.0% less for childcare

	Noumea	Saint John's
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$750.67 CFPF79,728	$185.01 EC$500.00	-75.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	$1,850.10 EC$5,000.00	-80.3%
Average			-78.0%

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pay 39.2% less for entertainment and sports

	Noumea	Saint John's
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$9.38 CFPF997	$2.41 EC$6.50	-74.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.57 CFPF486	$3.70 EC$10.00	-19.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$19.52 CFPF2,073	??
Monthly membership at local gym	$49.26 CFPF5,232	$64.75 EC$175.00	+31.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$14.08 CFPF1,495	$6.29 EC$17.00	-55.3%
Average			-39.2%

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pay 41.4% less for clothing

	Noumea	Saint John's
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$109.47 CFPF11,627	$50.00 EC$135.13	-54.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$65.68 CFPF6,976	??
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$98.53 CFPF10,464	$74.00 EC$200.00	-24.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$250.22 CFPF26,576	??
Average			-41.4%

Noumea vs. Saint John's - Cost of clothing

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