Cost of living comparison
United States is 12.8% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 13.2% more in United States
- Groceries
-
pay 16.1% less in United States
- Transportation
-
pay 2.0% more in United States
- Housing
-
pay 64.4% more in United States
- Childcare
-
pay 85.1% more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 20.8% less in United States
- Clothing
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pay 37.9% less in United States
The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, and transportation in United States are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in United States. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 13.2% more for restaurants
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New Caledonia
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
$18.59
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
$10.47
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF279
|
$2.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF136
|
$1.96
|
|
pay 16.1% less for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
$3.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF898
|
$6.33
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF455
|
$3.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
$3.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF849
|
$5.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF197
|
$2.33
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF327
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF313
|
$2.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF331
|
$2.16
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF174
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF149
|
$1.38
|
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pay 2.0% more for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF634
|
$3.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,357
|
$65.15
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,474,150
|
$31,583.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
$17.81
|
|
pay 64.4% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,032
|
$67.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF81,310
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF71,947
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF17,272
|
$148.34
|
|
pay 85.1% more for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF80,160
|
$1,351.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$22,265.44
|
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pay 20.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
$5.78
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF631
|
$5.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
$9.68
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,653
|
$50.84
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
$13.30
|
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pay 37.9% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,841
|
$50.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
$40.66
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,566
|
$85.52
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF22,175
|
$111.08
|
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