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Cost of Living Comparison Between New Caledonia and China Cost of Living Comparison Between New Caledonia and China

😐 Solo nomad: New Caledonia is 173% more expensive than China without rent, and 201% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: New Caledonia is 198.7% more expensive than China without rent, and 182.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
New Caledonia
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$14.61 CFPF 1,502
$2.77 ¥19.31
427.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$95.9 CFPF 9,856
$24.14 ¥169
297.10%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$14.57 CFPF 1,498
$4.75 ¥33.15
206.74%
Cappuccino
$5.99 CFPF 615
$3.02 ¥21.06
98.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.45 CFPF 252
$0.44 ¥3.06
456.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.06 CFPF 109
$0.27 ¥1.87
292.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$11.32 CFPF 1,164
$0.96 ¥6.67
1079.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.54 CFPF 775
$2.04 ¥14.21
269.61%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
New Caledonia
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.20 CFPF 123
$1.75 ¥12.21
-31.43%
White Bread (500g)
$3.16 CFPF 325
$1.69 ¥11.79
86.98%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.89 CFPF 194
$0.98 ¥6.85
92.86%
Eggs
$5.77 CFPF 593
$1.60 ¥11.19
260.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$19.00 CFPF 1,954
$13.34 ¥93.1
42.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$22.81 CFPF 2,346
$3.27 ¥22.82
597.55%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$25.44 CFPF 2,615
$10.63 ¥74.2
139.32%
Apples (1kg)
$4.31 CFPF 443
$1.74 ¥12.16
147.70%
Banana (1kg)
$7.34 CFPF 755
$1.26 ¥8.76
482.54%
Oranges (1kg)
$6.83 CFPF 703
$1.45 ¥10.13
371.03%
Tomato (1kg)
$7.08 CFPF 728
$1.19 ¥8.28
494.96%
Potato (1kg)
$3.86 CFPF 397
$0.73 ¥5.08
428.77%
Onion (1kg)
$3.14 CFPF 323
$0.86 ¥5.99
265.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.92 CFPF 301
$0.62 ¥4.30
370.97%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 CFPF 161
$0.53 ¥3.71
196.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$19.21 CFPF 1,975
$3.44 ¥24.03
458.43%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.91 CFPF 1,636
$11.63 ¥81.2
36.80%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$5.24 CFPF 539
$0.84 ¥5.88
523.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.27 CFPF 644
$1.62 ¥11.30
287.04%
🚌 Getting Around
New Caledonia
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.93 CFPF 302
$0.44 ¥3.07
565.91%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$62.8 CFPF 6,459
$20.71 ¥145
203.38%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.42 CFPF 557
$1.42 ¥9.91
281.69%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.01 CFPF 104
$0.33 ¥2.27
206.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$25.24 CFPF 2,595
$6.51 ¥45.42
287.71%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.64 CFPF 168
$1.17 ¥8.19
40.17%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.6K CFPF 3.5M
$19.2K ¥133.9K
75.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.0K CFPF 4.1M
$16.6K ¥116.1K
140.74%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
New Caledonia
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$201 CFPF 20.7K
$51.4 ¥359
291.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$40.16 CFPF 4,129
$9.63 ¥67.2
317.03%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$56.1 CFPF 5,772
$11.22 ¥78.3
400.36%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
New Caledonia
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$60.5 CFPF 6,219
$39.09 ¥273
54.75%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.57 CFPF 779
$14.70 ¥103
-48.50%
Cinema Ticket
$12.92 CFPF 1,329
$6.14 ¥42.89
110.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
New Caledonia
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$773 CFPF 79.5K
$416 ¥2,905
85.84%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$17.9K ¥125.0K
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
New Caledonia
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$112 CFPF 11.5K
$45.24 ¥316
148.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$58.6 CFPF 6,026
$32.59 ¥228
79.87%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$93.3 CFPF 9,588
$73.0 ¥509
27.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$241 CFPF 24.8K
$72.8 ¥508
231.35%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
New Caledonia
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$763 CFPF 78.5K
$432 ¥3,018
76.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$774 CFPF 79.6K
$253 ¥1,767
206.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,573 CFPF 161.8K
$923 ¥6,441
70.50%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,310 CFPF 134.7K
$546 ¥3,811
139.93%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,675 CFPF 480.7K
$5,324 ¥37.2K
-12.19%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,574 CFPF 470.3K
$2,784 ¥19.4K
64.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
New Caledonia
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,776 CFPF 285.4K
$1,037 ¥7,240
167.63%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.33
4.06
-42.61%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for New Caledonia: January 12, 2026

Last update for China: January 11, 2026

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