Cost of Living in New Caledonia
Summary of cost of living in New Caledonia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,370.8$ (555,979.5F), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,456.3$ (150,758.2F), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in New Caledonia is, on average, 28.3% higher than in United States.
- Rent in New Caledonia is, on average, 47.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2,000.00 F | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 10,000.00 F | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 1,500.00 F | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1,075.00 F | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 825.00 F | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 502.00 F | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 200.00 F | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 120.00 F | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 128.00 F | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 306.93 F | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 105.84 F | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 661.00 F | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,436.38 F | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,156.66 F | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,304.08 F | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 196.56 F | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 345.86 F | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 306.18 F | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 385.55 F | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 186.88 F | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 166.32 F | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 340.00 F | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 157.00 F | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,600.00 F | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 549.24 F | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 633.33 F | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2,020.00 F | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 300.00 F | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 8,900.00 F | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 555.00 F | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 188.29 F | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2,575.00 F | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 169.88 F | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,175,000.00 F | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 3,731,666.67 F | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 20,500.00 F | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 4,416.67 F | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 5,720.00 F | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 5,475.00 F | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 800.00 F | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,500.00 F | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 81,333.33 F | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 11,750.00 F | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 6,333.33 F | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,875.00 F | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 25,000.00 F | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 78,750.00 F | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 77,500.00 F | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 167,500.00 F | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 136,666.67 F | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 45,289.86 F | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 42,967.30 F | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 289,600.00 F | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.73 |
Prices in New Caledonia
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Last update: 9 October 2025
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