Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 61.9% cheaper than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 73.1% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 44.2% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 50.9% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 59.5% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 77.4% less in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 68.3% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 59.8% less in Philippines
Expenses including childcare, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, housing, and transportation are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 73.1% less for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,816
|
$3.60
₱208.66
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,557
|
$3.18
₱184.28
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF294
|
$0.73
₱42.34
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF143
|
$0.40
₱23.18
|
|
pay 44.2% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF296
|
$1.17
₱67.73
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF946
|
$3.38
₱195.87
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF479
|
$6.61
₱383.83
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF626
|
$1.92
₱111.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF894
|
$1.82
₱105.73
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF207
|
$1.33
₱77.34
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF345
|
$0.64
₱37.10
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF329
|
$1.14
₱66.30
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF348
|
$0.67
₱39.10
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF184
|
$0.97
₱56.46
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF157
|
$1.21
₱70.08
|
|
pay 50.9% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF667
|
$4.22
₱245.07
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,693
|
$11.49
₱666.81
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,657,982
|
$26,375.77
₱1,530,453.90
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,547
|
$2.70
₱156.60
|
|
pay 59.5% less for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,351
|
$29.28
₱1,699.14
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF85,612
|
$242.58
₱14,075.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF75,754
|
$157.31
₱9,128.09
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF18,186
|
$81.80
₱4,746.73
|
|
pay 77.4% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF84,402
|
$165.07
₱9,578.43
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,295.45
₱307,268.26
|
|
pay 68.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,193
|
$1.23
₱71.40
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF664
|
$2.19
₱126.92
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF2,055
|
$2.57
₱148.85
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF7,005
|
$29.66
₱1,720.82
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,349
|
$5.28
₱306.38
|
|
pay 59.8% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF11,415
|
$35.44
₱2,056.30
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,918
|
$22.98
₱1,333.48
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF13,231
|
$64.92
₱3,766.70
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF23,349
|
$60.53
₱3,512.26
|
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