Cost of living comparison
China is 56.3% cheaper than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 75.2% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 54.5% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 48.6% less in China
- Housing
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pay 69.3% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 37.1% less in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 59.8% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 49.4% less in China
Expenses including restaurants, housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, clothing, and transportation are lower in China.
If you lived in China instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 75.2% less for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,680
|
$2.85
CN¥20.58
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,440
|
$5.07
CN¥36.52
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF272
|
$0.49
CN¥3.53
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF132
|
$0.30
CN¥2.16
|
|
pay 54.5% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF274
|
$1.59
CN¥11.47
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF875
|
$5.85
CN¥42.18
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF443
|
$6.86
CN¥49.45
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF579
|
$1.60
CN¥11.51
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF828
|
$1.54
CN¥11.11
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF192
|
$0.76
CN¥5.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF319
|
$0.57
CN¥4.13
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF305
|
$0.65
CN¥4.71
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF322
|
$0.52
CN¥3.78
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF170
|
$0.32
CN¥2.31
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF145
|
$0.40
CN¥2.89
|
|
pay 48.6% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF617
|
$4.44
CN¥32.04
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,193
|
$22.47
CN¥161.99
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,384,645
|
$19,071.53
CN¥137,490.50
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,432
|
$3.97
CN¥28.65
|
|
pay 69.3% less for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF5,876
|
$11.70
CN¥84.31
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF79,215
|
$328.33
CN¥2,367.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF70,093
|
$205.78
CN¥1,483.51
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF16,827
|
$40.46
CN¥291.67
|
|
pay 37.1% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF78,095
|
$459.70
CN¥3,314.06
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$18,318.08
CN¥132,058.70
|
|
pay 59.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,104
|
$1.09
CN¥7.86
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF615
|
$3.07
CN¥22.11
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,901
|
$3.23
CN¥23.31
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,481
|
$41.41
CN¥298.52
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,248
|
$5.93
CN¥42.72
|
|
pay 49.4% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,562
|
$48.23
CN¥347.66
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,401
|
$31.67
CN¥228.32
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,242
|
$72.53
CN¥522.86
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF21,604
|
$75.53
CN¥544.55
|
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