Cost of living comparison
New Caledonia is 5.8% cheaper than Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.2% less in New Caledonia
- Groceries
-
pay 22.5% less in New Caledonia
- Transportation
-
pay 33.4% less in New Caledonia
- Housing
-
pay 48.8% less in New Caledonia
- Childcare
-
pay 26.3% less in New Caledonia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 62.7% more in New Caledonia
- Clothing
-
pay 39.8% more in New Caledonia
The cost of entertainment and sports and clothing in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Virgin Islands. Expenses including housing, transportation, childcare, groceries, and restaurants are lower in New Caledonia.
If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 12.2% less for restaurants
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.00
|
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.18
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.02
|
$2.54
CFPF279
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.26
|
$1.23
CFPF136
|
|
pay 22.5% less for groceries
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$6.40
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.98
|
$8.19
CFPF898
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.27
|
$4.15
CFPF455
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.80
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$11.70
|
$7.74
CFPF849
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.78
|
$1.79
CFPF197
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.30
|
$2.98
CFPF327
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.98
|
$2.85
CFPF313
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$4.63
|
$3.01
CFPF331
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.21
|
$1.59
CFPF174
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.47
|
$1.36
CFPF149
|
|
pay 33.4% less for transportation
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.33
|
$5.77
CFPF634
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$100.00
|
$57.93
CFPF6,357
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$42,333.33
|
$31,659.34
CFPF3,474,150
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$52.43
|
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
|
pay 48.8% less for housing
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$96.50
|
$54.97
CFPF6,032
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,781.25
|
$740.96
CFPF81,310
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,389.90
|
$655.64
CFPF71,947
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$266.22
|
$157.39
CFPF17,272
|
|
pay 26.3% less for childcare
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$991.67
|
$730.48
CFPF80,160
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,200.00
|
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pay 62.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.70
|
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.43
|
$5.75
CFPF631
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.50
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$109.33
|
$60.62
CFPF6,653
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.67
|
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
|
pay 39.8% more for clothing
|
Virgin Islands
|
New Caledonia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$78.12
|
$98.80
CFPF10,841
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$62.38
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$98.75
|
$114.51
CFPF12,566
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$91.67
|
$202.08
CFPF22,175
|
|
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