Cost of living comparison
Netherlands is 19.6% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 28.6% more in Netherlands
- Groceries
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pay 35.5% less in Netherlands
- Transportation
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pay 42.8% more in Netherlands
- Housing
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pay 33.0% more in Netherlands
- Childcare
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pay 2.2 times more in Netherlands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 27.0% less in Netherlands
- Clothing
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pay 27.8% less in Netherlands
The cost of childcare, transportation, housing, and restaurants in Netherlands are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including groceries, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Netherlands. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Netherlands.
If you lived in Netherlands instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 28.6% more for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
$18.74
€17.23
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
$12.22
€11.23
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF279
|
$2.94
€2.71
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF136
|
$2.33
€2.14
|
|
pay 35.5% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
$1.79
€1.65
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF898
|
$6.20
€5.70
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF455
|
$4.40
€4.05
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
$4.42
€4.06
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF849
|
$6.89
€6.33
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF197
|
$0.86
€0.79
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF327
|
$1.05
€0.97
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF313
|
$0.81
€0.75
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF331
|
$1.65
€1.51
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF174
|
$0.88
€0.81
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF149
|
$0.88
€0.81
|
|
pay 42.8% more for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF634
|
$7.80
€7.17
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,356
|
$95.88
€88.16
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,473,830
|
$31,938.58
€29,367.46
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
$22.75
€20.92
|
|
pay 33.0% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,031
|
$43.11
€39.64
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF81,302
|
$1,289.16
€1,185.38
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF71,940
|
$1,051.87
€967.19
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF17,270
|
$187.76
€172.64
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF80,153
|
$1,627.96
€1,496.91
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$9,050.97
€8,322.35
|
|
pay 27.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
$5.55
€5.10
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF631
|
$3.60
€3.31
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
$11.52
€10.59
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,652
|
$38.99
€35.85
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
$13.94
€12.82
|
|
pay 27.8% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,840
|
$84.34
€77.55
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
$38.25
€35.18
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,565
|
$92.60
€85.14
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF22,173
|
$118.53
€108.99
|
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