Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. San Diego Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 0.3% more expensive than San Diego.
- Restaurants
-
pay 19.3% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 62.5% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 6.4% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 50.2% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 54.5% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.4% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 46.9% more in New Caledonia
The cost of groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, and transportation in New Caledonia are more expensive than in San Diego. Expenses including childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. San Diego Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of San Diego, you would:
pay 19.3% less for restaurants
|
San Diego
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.00
|
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$15.00
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.03
|
$2.57
CFPF263
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
San Diego vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 62.5% more for groceries
|
San Diego
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.57
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.36
|
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.78
|
$4.63
CFPF475
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.84
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.07
|
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.22
|
$1.92
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$3.39
CFPF347
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.91
|
$3.00
CFPF307
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.26
|
$3.77
CFPF387
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
|
$1.83
CFPF187
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.12
|
$1.63
CFPF167
|
|
San Diego vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 6.4% more for transportation
|
San Diego
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.76
|
$6.29
CFPF645
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$72.00
|
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,965.00
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.40
|
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
|
San Diego vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 50.2% less for housing
|
San Diego
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$82.19
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$3,033.00
|
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,538.64
|
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$205.84
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
|
San Diego vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 54.5% less for childcare
|
San Diego
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,750.00
|
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,750.00
|
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San Diego vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 10.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
San Diego
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.90
|
$4.91
CFPF504
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.00
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$73.21
|
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$17.50
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
San Diego vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 46.9% more for clothing
|
San Diego
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.72
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$58.44
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.68
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.25
|
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
|
San Diego vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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