Cost of living comparison
New Caledonia is 5.3% more expensive than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.9% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 54.8% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 4.8% less in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 14.0% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 50.8% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.9% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 38.0% more in New Caledonia
The cost of groceries, clothing, and entertainment and sports in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including childcare, housing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia.
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Australia, you would:
pay 2.9% less for restaurants
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.76
A$26.39
|
$15.72
CFPF1,788
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.73
A$15.33
|
$13.47
CFPF1,532
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
A$4.04
|
$2.54
CFPF289
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
A$3.41
|
$1.23
CFPF140
|
|
pay 54.8% more for groceries
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.37
A$3.73
|
$2.56
CFPF291
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.36
A$6.87
|
$8.19
CFPF931
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.80
A$9.13
|
$4.15
CFPF472
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.07
A$6.41
|
$5.42
CFPF616
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.94
A$6.21
|
$7.74
CFPF880
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.45
A$2.28
|
$1.79
CFPF204
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
A$1.98
|
$2.98
CFPF339
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.35
A$2.13
|
$2.85
CFPF324
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.01
A$3.17
|
$3.01
CFPF343
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.12
A$1.76
|
$1.59
CFPF181
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.96
A$1.51
|
$1.36
CFPF154
|
|
pay 4.8% less for transportation
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.65
A$7.33
|
$5.77
CFPF657
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$83.03
A$130.76
|
$57.93
CFPF6,589
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,742.09
A$43,688.33
|
$31,659.34
CFPF3,600,976
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.38
A$28.94
|
$13.39
CFPF1,523
|
|
pay 14.0% less for housing
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.59
A$87.55
|
$54.97
CFPF6,252
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,182.30
A$1,861.90
|
$740.96
CFPF84,278
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$957.92
A$1,508.54
|
$655.64
CFPF74,573
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.16
A$217.58
|
$157.39
CFPF17,902
|
|
pay 50.8% less for childcare
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,485.91
A$2,340.02
|
$730.48
CFPF83,086
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,667.78
A$23,098.87
|
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pay 16.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.64
A$10.46
|
$10.33
CFPF1,175
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.55
A$5.58
|
$5.75
CFPF654
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.07
A$44.21
|
$17.78
CFPF2,023
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.89
A$83.29
|
$60.62
CFPF6,895
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.13
A$20.67
|
$11.68
CFPF1,328
|
|
pay 38.0% more for clothing
|
Australia
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.78
A$113.03
|
$98.80
CFPF11,237
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.24
A$79.12
|
$59.88
CFPF6,810
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.30
A$157.95
|
$114.51
CFPF13,025
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.73
A$175.95
|
$202.08
CFPF22,985
|
|
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