Cost of living
Maine (France) compared to New Caledonia
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Overview comparison
Maine (France)New Caledonia
Consumer prices in New Caledonia are roughly 58% higher than in Maine (France).
Cost of living
| Item | Maine (France) | New Caledonia |
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| Total with rent one person | 645 | 1,544 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,801 | 4,686 |
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| Without rent one person | 302 | 896 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,076 | 2,126 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 299.85 | 882.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 475.84 | 1,529.21 |
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| Food person | 217 | 579 |
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| Food family | 776 | 1,678 |
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| Transport person | 18.6 | 64.86 |
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| Transport family | 48.21 | 159.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.03 years | 63.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maine (France) | New Caledonia |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.87 | 18.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.23 | 78.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.7 | 13.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 | 10.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.98 | 5.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.79 | 2.5 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maine (France) | New Caledonia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 375.49 | 695.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 231.5 | 578.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 907.52 | 1,740.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.22 | 1,506.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.79 | 114.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.43 | 179.46 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.24 | 54.43 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maine (France) | New Caledonia |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.83 | 2.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,511 | 5,673 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 764 | 5,004 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 3.08 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.32% | 64.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.27 | 17.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.69 | 1.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maine (France) | New Caledonia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.27 | 1.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.24 | 6.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.41 | 19.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.97 | 14.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.19 | 19.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.3 | 1.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 1.14 |
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Other
| Item | Maine (France) | New Caledonia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.37 | 52.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.49 | 13.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.19 | 43.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.62 | 22.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.36 | 118.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.59 | 114.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 165.69 | 857.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,729 | 8,699 |
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