Cost of living comparison
China is 56.3% cheaper than New Caledonia.
If you lived in China instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 75.2% less for restaurants
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New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,779
|
$2.85
CN¥20.65
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,525
|
$5.07
CN¥36.64
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF288
|
$0.49
CN¥3.54
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF140
|
$0.30
CN¥2.17
|
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pay 54.5% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF290
|
$1.59
CN¥11.51
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF926
|
$5.85
CN¥42.31
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF469
|
$6.86
CN¥49.61
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF613
|
$1.60
CN¥11.54
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF876
|
$1.54
CN¥11.14
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF203
|
$0.76
CN¥5.52
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF338
|
$0.57
CN¥4.14
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF323
|
$0.65
CN¥4.73
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF341
|
$0.52
CN¥3.79
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF180
|
$0.32
CN¥2.32
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF154
|
$0.40
CN¥2.90
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pay 48.6% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF653
|
$4.44
CN¥32.15
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,556
|
$22.47
CN¥162.52
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,582,877
|
$19,071.53
CN¥137,934.87
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,515
|
$3.97
CN¥28.75
|
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pay 69.3% less for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,220
|
$11.70
CN¥84.58
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF83,855
|
$328.33
CN¥2,374.65
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF74,199
|
$205.78
CN¥1,488.30
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF17,812
|
$40.46
CN¥292.62
|
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pay 37.1% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF82,669
|
$459.70
CN¥3,324.77
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$18,318.08
CN¥132,485.51
|
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pay 59.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,169
|
$1.09
CN¥7.89
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF651
|
$3.07
CN¥22.18
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF2,013
|
$3.23
CN¥23.38
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,861
|
$41.41
CN¥299.49
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,321
|
$5.93
CN¥42.85
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pay 49.4% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF11,181
|
$48.23
CN¥348.79
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,776
|
$31.67
CN¥229.06
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,959
|
$72.53
CN¥524.55
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF22,869
|
$75.53
CN¥546.30
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