Cost of living comparison
Germany is 12.9% cheaper than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 17.6% more in Germany
- Groceries
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pay 36.3% less in Germany
- Transportation
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pay 19.2% more in Germany
- Housing
-
pay 9.0% more in Germany
- Childcare
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pay 37.2% less in Germany
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 35.7% less in Germany
- Clothing
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pay 26.9% less in Germany
The cost of transportation, restaurants, and housing in Germany are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including childcare, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Germany.
If you lived in Germany instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 17.6% more for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
$14.04
€12.92
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
$10.20
€9.38
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF279
|
$2.80
€2.58
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF136
|
$2.41
€2.22
|
|
pay 36.3% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
$2.03
€1.87
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF898
|
$6.71
€6.17
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF455
|
$4.38
€4.03
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
$3.41
€3.13
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF849
|
$6.24
€5.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF197
|
$1.28
€1.17
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF327
|
$0.70
€0.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF313
|
$0.97
€0.89
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF331
|
$2.10
€1.93
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF174
|
$0.66
€0.61
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF149
|
$0.69
€0.63
|
|
pay 19.2% more for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF634
|
$7.07
€6.50
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,357
|
$52.96
€48.70
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,474,150
|
$28,807.86
€26,491.22
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
$23.02
€21.17
|
|
pay 9.0% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,032
|
$48.22
€44.34
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF81,310
|
$790.39
€726.83
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF71,947
|
$625.27
€574.99
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF17,272
|
$230.06
€211.56
|
|
pay 37.2% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF80,160
|
$458.39
€421.53
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$12,308.95
€11,319.10
|
|
pay 35.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
$4.42
€4.06
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF631
|
$3.49
€3.21
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
$8.74
€8.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,653
|
$36.01
€33.11
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
$12.80
€11.77
|
|
pay 26.9% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,841
|
$82.34
€75.72
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
$40.78
€37.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,566
|
$91.59
€84.23
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF22,175
|
$123.43
€113.50
|
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