Cost of living comparison
Republic of the Congo is 22.7% cheaper than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.4% less in Republic of the Congo
- Groceries
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pay 28.3% less in Republic of the Congo
- Transportation
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pay 15.5% less in Republic of the Congo
- Housing
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pay 53.4% more in Republic of the Congo
- Childcare
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pay 70.7% less in Republic of the Congo
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 41.8% less in Republic of the Congo
- Clothing
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pay 43.6% less in Republic of the Congo
Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in Republic of the Congo instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 12.4% less for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,627
|
$13.96
FCFA7,946
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,395
|
$8.94
FCFA5,086
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF264
|
$1.88
FCFA1,072
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF128
|
$1.50
FCFA853
|
|
pay 28.3% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF265
|
$2.56
FCFA1,459
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF848
|
$4.20
FCFA2,392
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF429
|
$7.87
FCFA4,480
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF561
|
$3.39
FCFA1,931
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF801
|
$2.20
FCFA1,250
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF186
|
$1.18
FCFA671
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF309
|
$0.91
FCFA518
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF295
|
$1.98
FCFA1,124
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF312
|
$1.21
FCFA688
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF165
|
$1.16
FCFA662
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF141
|
$1.05
FCFA598
|
|
pay 15.5% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF598
|
$5.18
FCFA2,950
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF5,998
|
$22.59
FCFA12,858
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,278,202
|
$32,895.05
FCFA18,723,360
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,387
|
$14.09
FCFA8,023
|
|
pay 53.4% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF5,692
|
$75.50
FCFA42,972
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF76,724
|
$971.39
FCFA552,898
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF67,889
|
$357.68
FCFA203,584
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF16,298
|
$456.95
FCFA260,090
|
|
pay 70.7% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF75,639
|
$214.14
FCFA121,888
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,100.00
FCFA2,902,842
|
|
pay 41.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,069
|
$2.76
FCFA1,573
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF595
|
$4.13
FCFA2,352
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,841
|
$3.75
FCFA2,134
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,277
|
$61.25
FCFA34,862
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,209
|
$8.17
FCFA4,650
|
|
pay 43.6% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,230
|
$35.83
FCFA20,396
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,200
|
$37.92
FCFA21,582
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF11,857
|
$92.22
FCFA52,491
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF20,925
|
$91.67
FCFA52,175
|
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