Cost of living comparison
New Caledonia is 30.9% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.6% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 16.8% more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 24.5% more in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 26.3% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 94.8% more in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 74.0% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 38.1% more in New Caledonia
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, transportation, and groceries in New Caledonia are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including housing and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 5.6% less for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$15.72
CFPF1,645
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$13.47
CFPF1,410
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$2.54
CFPF266
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.23
CFPF129
|
|
pay 16.8% more for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$2.56
CFPF268
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$8.19
CFPF857
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$4.15
CFPF434
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$5.42
CFPF567
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$7.74
CFPF810
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.79
CFPF188
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$2.98
CFPF312
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$2.85
CFPF298
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$3.01
CFPF316
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.59
CFPF166
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.36
CFPF142
|
|
pay 24.5% more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$5.77
CFPF604
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$57.93
CFPF6,064
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,313,858
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$13.39
CFPF1,402
|
|
pay 26.3% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$54.97
CFPF5,753
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$740.96
CFPF77,558
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$655.64
CFPF68,627
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$157.39
CFPF16,475
|
|
pay 94.8% more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
$730.48
CFPF76,462
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
?? | |
pay 74.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$10.33
CFPF1,081
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$5.75
CFPF602
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$17.78
CFPF1,861
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$60.62
CFPF6,346
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$11.68
CFPF1,222
|
|
pay 38.1% more for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$98.80
CFPF10,341
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$59.88
CFPF6,267
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$114.51
CFPF11,986
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$202.08
CFPF21,152
|
|
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