Cost of living
French Polynesia compared to New Caledonia
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Overview comparison
French PolynesiaNew Caledonia
Consumer prices in New Caledonia are roughly 2% higher than in French Polynesia.
Cost of living
| Item | French Polynesia | New Caledonia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,362 | 1,544 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,108 | 4,686 |
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| Without rent one person | 719 | 896 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,909 | 2,126 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 653.29 | 882.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,145.61 | 1,529.21 |
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| Food person | 502 | 579 |
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| Food family | 1,100 | 1,678 |
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| Transport person | 56.34 | 64.86 |
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| Transport family | 171.12 | 159.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.9 years | 63.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | French Polynesia | New Caledonia |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.58 | 18.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 50.23 | 78.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.46 | 13.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.31 | 10.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.36 | 5.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.51 | 2.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | French Polynesia | New Caledonia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 948.48 | 695.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 697.48 | 578.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,807.65 | 1,740.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,032.36 | 1,506.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.69 | 114.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 106.09 | 179.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.81 | 54.43 |
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Transportation
| Item | French Polynesia | New Caledonia |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.11 | 2.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,738 | 5,673 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,872 | 5,004 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.19 | 3.08 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.56% | 64.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.12 | 17.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | French Polynesia | New Caledonia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.84 | 1.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.39 | 6.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.39 | 19.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.18 | 14.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 22.14 | 19.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 | 1.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 1.14 |
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Other
| Item | French Polynesia | New Caledonia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.35 | 52.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.73 | 13.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.28 | 43.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.94 | 22.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 101.92 | 118.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 96.23 | 114.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 562.55 | 857.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,824 | 8,699 |
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