Cost of living comparison
China is 53.1% cheaper than New Caledonia.
If you lived in China instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 73.2% less for restaurants
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New Caledonia
|
China
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.15
CFPF1,992
|
$3.04
CN¥21.67
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.80
CFPF1,295
|
$5.19
CN¥36.99
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.27
CFPF249
|
$0.49
CN¥3.47
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
CFPF132
|
$0.30
CN¥2.12
|
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pay 47.9% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.68
CFPF184
|
$1.65
CN¥11.72
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.49
CFPF712
|
$5.98
CN¥42.60
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.09
CFPF449
|
$7.16
CN¥51.00
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.48
CFPF602
|
$1.65
CN¥11.75
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.82
CFPF858
|
$1.58
CN¥11.22
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.76
CFPF193
|
$0.76
CN¥5.43
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.08
CFPF338
|
$0.58
CN¥4.10
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.40
CFPF264
|
$0.66
CN¥4.71
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.92
CFPF321
|
$0.53
CN¥3.75
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.61
CFPF176
|
$0.33
CN¥2.34
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
CFPF151
|
$0.41
CN¥2.92
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pay 46.3% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF633
|
$4.45
CN¥31.67
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$58.54
CFPF6,424
|
$22.24
CN¥158.42
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,680.08
CFPF3,037,484
|
$19,593.81
CN¥139,558.89
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.53
CFPF1,485
|
$3.91
CN¥27.85
|
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pay 68.2% less for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$51.91
CFPF5,697
|
$12.06
CN¥85.90
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$716.96
CFPF78,676
|
$335.80
CN¥2,391.77
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$635.28
CFPF69,713
|
$208.96
CN¥1,488.36
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$163.09
CFPF17,897
|
$39.78
CN¥283.33
|
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pay 34.5% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$738.14
CFPF81,000
|
$483.22
CN¥3,441.77
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$18,043.44
CN¥128,516.18
|
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pay 54.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$9.08
CFPF996
|
$1.08
CN¥7.68
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.72
CFPF518
|
$3.20
CN¥22.82
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$18.15
CFPF1,992
|
$3.22
CN¥22.92
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$53.32
CFPF5,851
|
$42.07
CN¥299.63
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.80
CFPF1,295
|
$6.01
CN¥42.79
|
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pay 46.9% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
China
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$99.83
CFPF10,955
|
$48.74
CN¥347.18
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$66.55
CFPF7,303
|
$31.37
CN¥223.42
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.02
CFPF10,208
|
$73.58
CN¥524.10
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$204.20
CFPF22,408
|
$76.83
CN¥547.21
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