Cost of living comparison
New Caledonia is 18.8% more expensive than Israel overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 16.9% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 2.0 times more in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 6.9% less in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 12.5% more in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 16.9% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 33.5% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 22.3% more in New Caledonia
The cost of groceries, entertainment and sports, clothing, and housing in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Israel. Expenses including restaurants, childcare, and transportation are lower in New Caledonia. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Israel, you would:
pay 16.9% less for restaurants
|
Israel
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.92
₪69.92
|
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.73
₪54.42
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.61
₪9.64
|
$2.54
CFPF279
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.05
₪7.58
|
$1.23
CFPF136
|
|
pay 2.0 times more for groceries
|
Israel
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.24
₪8.29
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.94
₪25.64
|
$8.19
CFPF898
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.77
₪25.00
|
$4.15
CFPF455
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.74
₪13.81
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.50
₪16.61
|
$7.74
CFPF849
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.39
₪5.13
|
$1.79
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.90
₪3.33
|
$2.98
CFPF327
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.79
₪2.92
|
$2.85
CFPF313
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.90
₪3.32
|
$3.01
CFPF331
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
₪2.33
|
$1.59
CFPF174
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.60
₪2.22
|
$1.36
CFPF149
|
|
pay 6.9% less for transportation
|
Israel
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.15
₪26.40
|
$5.77
CFPF634
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$55.86
₪206.38
|
$57.93
CFPF6,356
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$38,349.49
₪141,690.94
|
$31,659.34
CFPF3,473,830
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.71
₪46.94
|
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
|
pay 12.5% more for housing
|
Israel
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$26.90
₪99.38
|
$54.97
CFPF6,031
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$996.96
₪3,683.50
|
$740.96
CFPF81,302
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$867.88
₪3,206.57
|
$655.64
CFPF71,940
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$164.21
₪606.70
|
$157.39
CFPF17,270
|
|
pay 16.9% less for childcare
|
Israel
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$878.81
₪3,246.96
|
$730.48
CFPF80,153
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,812.07
₪43,642.39
|
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pay 33.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Israel
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.94
₪29.34
|
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.67
₪13.57
|
$5.75
CFPF631
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.64
₪35.60
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$64.13
₪236.96
|
$60.62
CFPF6,652
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.47
₪42.39
|
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
|
pay 22.3% more for clothing
|
Israel
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$83.32
₪307.84
|
$98.80
CFPF10,840
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$53.42
₪197.36
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$112.69
₪416.36
|
$114.51
CFPF12,565
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$128.71
₪475.55
|
$202.08
CFPF22,173
|
|
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