Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 20.2% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.0% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 71.1% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 23.9% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 28.1% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 42.6% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 41.6% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 77.7% more in New Caledonia
The cost of clothing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation in New Caledonia are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, housing, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of United States, you would:
pay 2.0% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$19.58
CFPF2,006
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.57
CFPF263
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.17
CFPF120
|
|
United States vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 71.1% more for groceries
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$2.90
CFPF297
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$15.50
CFPF1,588
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$4.63
CFPF475
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$6.47
CFPF663
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$11.32
CFPF1,160
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.92
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$3.39
CFPF347
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$3.00
CFPF307
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$3.77
CFPF387
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.83
CFPF187
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.63
CFPF167
|
|
United States vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 23.9% more for transportation
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$6.29
CFPF645
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
$87.11
CFPF8,927
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3,184,789
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$14.59
CFPF1,496
|
|
United States vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 28.1% less for housing
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$51.39
CFPF5,266
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$856.43
CFPF87,770
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$783.02
CFPF80,247
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$159.67
CFPF16,364
|
|
United States vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 42.6% less for childcare
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$796.07
CFPF81,584
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
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United States vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 41.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$10.52
CFPF1,078
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$4.91
CFPF504
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$20.36
CFPF2,086
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$61.17
CFPF6,269
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$14.68
CFPF1,505
|
|
United States vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 77.7% more for clothing
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$115.01
CFPF11,786
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$61.99
CFPF6,353
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$103.99
CFPF10,658
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$244.69
CFPF25,077
|
|
United States vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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