Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Caledonia vs. Wisconsin Cost of Living Summary
New Caledonia is 8.9% more expensive than Wisconsin.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.7% more in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 85.3% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 27.5% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 26.2% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 56.3% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 27.0% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 80.8% more in New Caledonia
The cost of groceries, clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Wisconsin. Expenses including childcare and housing are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, groceries and clothing are significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
New Caledonia vs. Wisconsin Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Wisconsin, you would:
pay 13.7% more for restaurants
|
Wisconsin
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.96
|
$20.64
CFPF2,210
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.29
|
$14.08
CFPF1,507
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.64
|
$1.97
CFPF211
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.87
|
$1.25
CFPF134
|
|
Wisconsin vs. New Caledonia - Cost of restaurants
pay 85.3% more for groceries
|
Wisconsin
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.99
|
$3.47
CFPF372
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.60
|
$14.86
CFPF1,591
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.16
|
$4.55
CFPF487
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.75
|
$6.20
CFPF664
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.96
|
$12.77
CFPF1,367
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.13
CFPF228
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.68
|
$3.25
CFPF347
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$2.77
CFPF296
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.19
|
$3.62
CFPF387
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.93
|
$2.50
CFPF267
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.31
|
$1.70
CFPF182
|
|
Wisconsin vs. New Caledonia - Cost of groceries
pay 27.5% more for transportation
|
Wisconsin
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.52
|
$6.03
CFPF646
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$50.22
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,142.07
|
$32,607.24
CFPF3M
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.59
|
$15.82
CFPF1,694
|
|
Wisconsin vs. New Caledonia - Cost of transportation
pay 26.2% less for housing
|
Wisconsin
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.31
|
$48.79
CFPF5,224
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,248.89
|
$750.67
CFPF80,366
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$984.41
|
$774.13
CFPF82,877
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$143.84
|
$153.08
CFPF16,388
|
|
Wisconsin vs. New Caledonia - Cost of housing
pay 56.3% less for childcare
|
Wisconsin
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,398.68
|
$750.67
CFPF80,366
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$26,322.35
|
$9,383.38
CFPF1M
|
|
Wisconsin vs. New Caledonia - Cost of childcare
pay 27.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Wisconsin
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.93
|
$9.38
CFPF1,005
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.27
|
$4.57
CFPF490
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.95
|
$19.52
CFPF2,090
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.19
|
$49.26
CFPF5,274
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.78
|
$14.08
CFPF1,507
|
|
Wisconsin vs. New Caledonia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 80.8% more for clothing
|
Wisconsin
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.95
|
$109.47
CFPF11,720
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.09
|
$65.68
CFPF7,032
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.98
|
$98.53
CFPF10,548
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.26
|
$250.22
CFPF26,789
|
|
Wisconsin vs. New Caledonia - Cost of clothing
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