Cost of living comparison
New Caledonia is 9.8% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.5% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 42.9% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 6.0% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 30.4% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 46.0% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 36.7% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 64.8% 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.
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of United States, you would:
pay 5.5% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.72
CFPF1,732
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$13.47
CFPF1,484
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.54
CFPF280
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.23
CFPF136
|
|
pay 42.9% more for groceries
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.56
CFPF282
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$8.19
CFPF902
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.15
CFPF457
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$5.42
CFPF597
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$7.74
CFPF853
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$1.79
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$2.98
CFPF329
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.85
CFPF314
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$3.01
CFPF332
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.59
CFPF175
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.36
CFPF150
|
|
pay 6.0% more for transportation
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$5.77
CFPF636
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$57.93
CFPF6,382
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$31,659.34
CFPF3,487,781
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$13.39
CFPF1,475
|
|
pay 30.4% less for housing
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$54.97
CFPF6,055
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$740.96
CFPF81,629
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$655.64
CFPF72,229
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$157.39
CFPF17,339
|
|
pay 46.0% less for childcare
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$730.48
CFPF80,475
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
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pay 36.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$10.33
CFPF1,138
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.75
CFPF633
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$17.78
CFPF1,959
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$60.62
CFPF6,679
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$11.68
CFPF1,286
|
|
pay 64.8% more for clothing
|
United States
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$98.80
CFPF10,884
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$59.88
CFPF6,596
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$114.51
CFPF12,615
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$202.08
CFPF22,262
|
|
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