Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 0.0% cheaper than Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.9% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 9.0% less in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 8.5% less in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 42.0% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 38.2% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 72.9% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 37.5% more in New Caledonia
The cost of entertainment and sports and clothing in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Virgin Islands. Expenses including housing, childcare, restaurants, groceries, and transportation are lower in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 12.9% less for restaurants
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.50
|
$19.58
CFPF1,977
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.48
|
$14.68
CFPF1,482
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.10
|
$2.57
CFPF259
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.42
|
$1.17
CFPF119
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 9.0% less for groceries
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$6.43
|
$2.90
CFPF293
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.40
|
$15.50
CFPF1,565
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.85
|
$4.63
CFPF468
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.46
|
$6.47
CFPF653
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.78
|
$11.32
CFPF1,143
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$4.66
|
$1.92
CFPF194
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.67
|
$3.39
CFPF342
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.50
|
$3.00
CFPF303
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$4.69
|
$3.77
CFPF381
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.28
|
$1.83
CFPF185
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.53
|
$1.63
CFPF164
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 8.5% less for transportation
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.28
|
$6.29
CFPF636
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$60.00
|
$87.11
CFPF8,796
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$45,000.00
|
$31,076.13
CFPF3M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$44.85
|
$14.59
CFPF1,474
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 42.0% less for housing
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.46
|
$51.39
CFPF5,189
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,513.89
|
$856.43
CFPF86,478
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,216.50
|
$783.02
CFPF79,065
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$272.68
|
$159.67
CFPF16,123
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 38.2% less for childcare
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,287.50
|
$796.07
CFPF80,383
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,433.33
|
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Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 72.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.50
|
$10.52
CFPF1,062
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.93
|
$4.91
CFPF496
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.50
|
$20.36
CFPF2,056
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$118.33
|
$61.17
CFPF6,177
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.50
|
$14.68
CFPF1,482
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 37.5% more for clothing
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.67
|
$115.01
CFPF11,613
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$62.33
|
$61.99
CFPF6,259
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$146.25
|
$103.99
CFPF10,501
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.67
|
$244.69
CFPF24,708
|
|
Virgin Islands vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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